Trip
Backpack - Tatoosh Ridge
Ridge ramble and lake camping.
Contacts
Brian Carpenter
Primary Leader
- Sat, Jul 30, 2016 — Sun, Jul 31, 2016
- Seattle Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 18.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,400 ft
- FULL (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
6:00 am at South 320th Park & Ride in Federal Way
We will use the Tatoosh lakes for our camp but explore the ridge and Tatoosh peak as well. Tatoosh peak is the former site of a fire lookout. If the weather cooperates we should have great views of Rainier and the Goat Rocks.
Route/Place
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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