Trip
Backpack - Waptus River
3-day backpack with Waptus Lake as basecamp and exploration to one of the higher lakes nearby
Contacts
Brian Carpenter
Primary Leader
- Sat, Jul 2, 2016 — Mon, Jul 4, 2016
- Seattle Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 26.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
- 6 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
6:30 am Tibbetts Park & Ride in Issaquah
Day 1: Hike the 8 miles along Waptus river to Waptus lake. There is a river crossing that will require sandals or other water shoes. Setup camp at Waptus Lake. Not a lot of elevation gain on the hike in to Waptus.
Day 2: Day hike to explore one of the higher lakes nearby, possibly Ivanhoe or Spade lakes. 8-10 miles and some elevation gain.
Day 3: Hike out the 8 miles along Waptus river.
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
- Treats for the trip leader
Trip Reports