Trip
Backpack - Spade Lake
Visit a remote, rarely visited lake with close-up views of Mount Daniels.
- Info
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Contacts
shawna leatherby
Primary Leader
- Tue, Aug 9, 2016 — Wed, Aug 10, 2016
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Singles, 20-30 Somethings, Retired Rovers, Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 25.6 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft
- 6 (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Where: Tibbetts Park & Ride, Issaquah, 17 AVE NW/Newport Way, parking lot just south of the transit center garage
When: 7am
Long mileage but minimal elevation gain. Backup camping options at Waptus Lake. Moderate pace and the group will stay together.
Route/Place
Waptus & Spade Lakes and Polallie Ridge
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Green Trails Stevens Pass No. 176
Green Trails Kachess Lake No. 208 - 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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