
Trip
Backpack - Ross Dam & Big Beaver Creek
Beginner friendly trail through the old woods to camp by beautiful Ross Lake
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Fri, Jun 3, 2016 — Sat, Jun 4, 2016
- Seattle Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Singles, 20-30 Somethings, Retired Rovers, Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 14.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- 1 (5 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meeting Place: Ashway Park & Ride (SE corner), 16327 Ash way Lynnwood, WA
Meet Time: 0700
We will start at Ross Lake Dam and hike in 7 miles to camp at Big Beaver Camp, which is a waterfront site with privies, fire pits, bear bins and a picnic table. In the event that we cannot get a permit for this site, we will choose another one in the area. This will be a casual trip at a moderate pace on a mostly flat trail, good for beginners.
A heavy rain forecast will cancel this trip.
Note: Fishing is not yet allowed.
Ross Dam & Big Beaver Creek
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USGS Nagrom
Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park - See full route/place details.
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