Trip
Backpack - Snowgrass Flat & Goat Lake Basin
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers on May 1.
Contacts
- Fri, Aug 25, 2023 — Sun, Aug 27, 2023
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 13.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft
- Pace: 2 - 2.5 mph
- FULL, 8 on waitlist (3 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meeting place and time will be sent to registered participants.
Experience the beauty of Goat Rocks on this loop trail. Views of Mount Adams and Mount Saint Helens can be seen along the way. A wilderness permit per group is needed, which is self-issued at the trailhead. Plan to meet in Packwood in the morning before heading to the trailhead. Exact meeting time and location will be provided to registered participants.
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers on May 1.
Snowgrass Flat & Goat Lake Basin
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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 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
To be discussed at lecture for Introduction to Backpacking course students.
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 Ursack
- Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
- Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste