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Spider Meadows, Spider Gap, Lyman Lakes & Buck Creek Pass

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Backpack - Spider Gap & Lyman Lakes

Start from Holden Village, down to Spider Gap, up through the Napeequa, and hopefully a day in Miner’s Ridge.

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Scott Schrum
Scott Schrum
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 70.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 24,000 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 7,000 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 overall

We’ll hike from Holden Village clockwise towards Spider Gap, then head toward Little Giant Pass. From there we’ll ascend north through the Napeequa Valley, take in some off-trails, hit Miner’s Ridge if the trail is open, then head back toward Holden’s Village.

Field’s Point Dock on Saturday night. Catch the Sunday 8:30 a.m. Lady Express to Lucerne, take bus from Lucerne to Holden Village. Hike from there.

Route/Place

Spider Meadows, Spider Gap, Lyman Lakes & Buck Creek Pass


  • Green Trails North Cascades Lake Chelan No. 114SX
    Green Trails Holden No. 113
    Trails Illustrated Glacier Peak Wilderness
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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, Ursak, or extra stuff sack and cord designated for hanging food. Strongly suggest rodent-proof bag.
  • Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
  • Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
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