Trip
Backpack - Sheep Lake & Nannie Ridge
A moderate late-season trip to Nannie Ridge then to Sheep Lake, and return.
Contacts
Frank McCracken
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
- Sat, Sep 14, 2019 — Sun, Sep 15, 2019
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,106 ft
- Pace: easy but intentional
- 2 (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Puyallup/South Hill Park N Ride, Hwy. 512 and 94th Ave E, at 6:00 AM. We will then car pool to the trailhead. Northwest Forest pass required.
A long drive to the south of Packwood, with meadows, views of nearby Peaks (Mt. Rainier, Adams, and St. Helens). We will be camping at Sheep Lake. There may well be a short side-hike to the top of Nannie Peak.
Route/Place
Sheep Lake & Nannie Ridge
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Green Trails Walupt Lake No. 335
Green Trails Goat Rocks William O Douglas Wilderness No. 303S - 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
- camera (?)
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