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Backpack - Snowgrass Flat & Goat Lake Loop

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Backpack - Snowgrass Flat & Goat Lake Loop

Preference to Tacoma Introduction to Backpacking students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers to register on April 30.

Contacts

Susan Conbere
Susan Conbere
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,045 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 mph

Meet in Packwood at 8:30 am on Friday or at a nearby campground on Thursday evening. 

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 or at the campsite on Thursday night. Exact meeting time and location will be provided to registered participants.

Day 1: Berry Patch Trailhead to Jordan Basin with an optional day hike to Hawkeye Point. 

Day 2. Jordan Basin to Snowgrass Flat with a stop at Goat Lake. Optional day hike to Old Snowy or Cispus Basin  

Day 3: Hike out and back to the trailhead.

Check out: Goat Lake
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/goat-lake-1

Completion of this trip may satisfy one of several iconic backpacking routes listed in the Gold, Silver, or Bronze Backpack badges. Award badges are open to any member to earn.  

Route/Place

Snowgrass Flat & Goat Lake Basin


  • 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.
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Required Equipment

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
  • Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
  • Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
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