Trip

Backpack - Snowgrass Flat & Goat Lake Basin

One of the loveliest places in Washington state, in my humble opinion. It's a wow all around. This trip is geared toward beginners, but all are welcome.

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Contacts

Susan Conbere

Primary Leader

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 — Sun, Jul 20, 2025
Committee: Foothills Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Backpacking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Strenuous
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 12.2 mi
Elevation Gain: 3,045 ft
Pace: 1.5-2.0

Availability: FULL, 8 on waitlist (4 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Leader's notes

Thursday: Car camp at the Walupt Lake Campground (optional). Campers will share the cost of the reservation, which was $35.
Friday: Meet at 9:30 Berry Patch Trailhead. Hike to Jordan Basin 4 miles, 2,000 feet of gain. Optional out and back to Hawkeye Point, 3.4 miles out and back, 1,500 feet gain and descent.
Saturday: Hike from Jordan Basin to Snowgrass Flat with a stop at Goat Lake. 5.5 miles, 1,648 feet of gain, 1,457 feet of descent. Optional day hike to Old Snowy Mountain (6 miles round trip, 2,125 feet of gain and descent) or Cispus Basin (6.5 miles out and back, 1,477 feet of gain and descent).
Sunday: Hike back to the trailhead 5 miles, 1,644 feet of descent.

We will hike as a group and support each other along the way. We may practice navigation skills, identify wildflowers, and do some group stretching. Be prepared for much awesomeness.

Learn more on WTA.

Meeting place and time

Thursday (OPTIONAL): Car camp at Walupt Lake Campground, where the leader has reserved a site, arriving anytime after 4:00.
Friday: Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Berry Patch Trailhead.

Route/Place

Snowgrass Flat & Goat Lake Basin

Recommended Maps & Charts:
Green Trails Goat Rocks William O Douglas Wilderness No. 303S
Green Trails White Pass No. 303
Green Trails Packwood No. 302
USGS Hamilton Buttes
USGS Walupt Lake
USGS Packwood Lake
USGS Old Snowy Mountain
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