Trip
Backpack - Snowgrass Flats, Cispus Basin, Old Snowy & Goat Lake
One of the most spectacular backpacking South of Mount Rainier with views of Rainier, Adams and St. Helens. While this trip is open to all qualified Mountaineers, it is designed to provide extra skills and practice to B3 students.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Fri, Jul 19, 2019 — Sun, Jul 21, 2019
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 30.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
- 2 (7 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
To be defined as we get close to the departure date.
The plan is to spend 2 nights in the area
Day 1, hike to Snowgrass flats, set up camp and day hike to Cispus Basin and Cispus pass
Day 2, hike to Old Snowy and Goat Lake
Day 3, hike out. Stop for a well deserved great lunch (optional)
Snowgrass Flats, Cispus Basin, Old Snowy & Goat Lake
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Green Trails Packwood No. 302
Green Trails Walupt Lake No. 335
Green Trails White Pass No. 303
Green Trails Goat Rocks William O Douglas Wilderness No. 303S - See full route/place details.
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
- Food for 2 Dinners, 3 Lunches, 2 Breakfasts