Basic Backpack - Lily Basin to Heart Lake

My goals for this trip are:

1. Be safe.

2. Explore Lily Basin and Heart Lake

3. Learn about the geology of the area.

My expectations for trip participants are as follows:

1. Have the necessary gear and know how to use it.

2. Practice Leave No Trace principles.

3. Have the physical conditioning necessary for this trip. This route is not super strenuous but expect warm temperatures and lots of sun exposure as we will be hiking above tree line much of the time.  

4. Be respectful of all participants. 

If you are thinking about signing up for this trip, consider the following:

1. It's a long drive from Seattle(3+ hours).

2. The basin is a great place to explore. After setting up camp we will spend some time exploring and hopefully reach Hawkeye Point above Goat Lake.

3. This is a popular area.

4. Expect at least a bit of smoke, there are fires to the east and south. Smoke is very weather dependent, which changes day to day.  The previous weekend there was very little smoke in the Goat Rocks. 

0900 at the trailhead outside of Packwood. Directions will be provided.