
Trip
Backpack - Silver Lake (Monte Cristo)
One night backpack out to Silver Lake
- Info
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- Sat, Jul 23, 2016 — Sun, Jul 24, 2016
- Seattle Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- 20-30 Somethings, Adults
- Easy
- Moderate
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,100 ft
- 1 (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at Green Lake / 65th St park and ride 9am Saturday.
Let's head out to Silver Lake for a one nighter to take advantage of the weather window this weekend! On Sunday, we'll possibly take a day hike over to twin lakes or scramble up a bit of Silvertip Peak pending what the group wants to do.
Route/Place
Monte Cristo, Glacier Basin, Silver Lake & Twin Lakes
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Green Trails Monte Cristo No. 143
Green Trails Sloan Peak No. 111
Green Trails Mountain Loop Highway No. 111SX - 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
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