Basin Lake

Trip

Day Hike - Basin Lake

This will be a hike to Norse Peak from Crystal Mt Road. If snow conditions allow, we will then continue down to Basin lake.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0
  • Elevation Gain: 4,000 ft
  • Pace: 2.5 mph

This is a strenuous hike and likely it will require short sections of hiking on snow.  Participants need to be in good shape and prepared for possible snow on the trail in places.   

Contact leader for permission.  

7:30am at gold hill road and crystal mt road.

From Enumclaw, drive SR 410 east for 33 miles to Crystal Mountain Road. Turn and drive 4.2 miles to Gold Hill Road on the left. Park on the right-side shoulder of Crystal Mountain Road.

Route/Place

Basin Lake


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  • Navigation
  • Headlamp
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Knife
  • Fire
  • Shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes
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