Trip
Backpack - Mormon Ladies Lakes
Three day trip into the Chiwaukum country, topped with lakes and a high ridge.
- Info
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Contacts
Brian Carpenter
Primary Leader
- Sat, Aug 19, 2017 — Mon, Aug 21, 2017
- Seattle Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 28.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 5,000 ft
- 1 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
0530 at Brickyard Park & Ride in Bothell
Day 1: Hike up the Chiwaukum Creek trail, then take the Painter/Index Creek trail to about 4200' and set up camp.
Day 2: Day exploration to Lakes Flore and Brigham, Ladies Pass and Cape Horn.
Day 3: Hike out, ice cream or meal in Leavenworth.
Warning! This trip will contain puns, riddles, jokes and stories.
Route/Place
Mormon Ladies Lakes
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Green Trails Stevens Pass No. 176
Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
Green Trails Wenatchee Lake No. 145
Green Trails Chiwaukum Mtns No. 177 - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:
- Tent with footprint/ground tarp
- Stove and fuel
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Water filter
- Bear canister or extra stuff sack and cord designated for hanging food
- Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
- Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
Trip Reports