Day Hike - Barclay Lake

*If you're not interested in swimming, that's no problem, as long as you're content to hang out at the lake for 1-2 hours.  Feel free to bring a hammock!

The plan: 

Arrive at the trailhead around 12:30pm

Find parking at the trailhead (it will likely be crowded)

Hike the 2.2 miles to the lake and find a nice beach spot to settle in, probably around 2pm

Hang out at the lake for 1-2 hours - swim, float, snack, chat, relax

Hike back the way we came and return to our meetup point

Optional post-hike meal & drinks nearby

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For more info on the trail: 

https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/barclay-lake 

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/barclay-lake-trail 

Recommendations:

Wear a swimsuit or clothes you're comfortable swimming in & bring a towel

Bring along an inflatable pool float if you have one!  Hike leader will bring a pump for inflating.

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Dog owners: If you'd like to bring your dog along, please email the leader directly for permission.  Dogs must be leashed and well-behaved.  Up to 3 dogs are welcome.  If no dog spots have been reserved by 9am on Wednesday, July 11th, then those spaces will be opened to human participants.

Photo credit: Bryan Wahl from www.alltrails.com 

We'll meet at 11:30am at the Monroe Safeway at 19651 US-2, Monroe, WA 98272.  Google maps link to meetup location: https://goo.gl/maps/M8bJTQnBWuR2  

From there, we'll consolidate cars and caravan about an hour to the trailhead, where a privy is available.  Drivers will need to display a NW Forest Pass.

There will be an optional post-hike meal stop for those who'd like to hang out more and grab a bite and/or drink (possibly in Monroe at the Route 2 Taproom, which is right next to the meetup point and allows dogs!).