Trip
Day Hike - Blanca Lake
Blanca Lake is set in a large cirque in the rugged Monte Cristo peaks and fed by the Columbia Glacier and icy snowfields on the surrounding slopes.
- Info
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Contacts
Michael Arriaga
Primary Leader
- Sat, Jun 6, 2015
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,300 ft
- 8 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Brickyard Park-and-Ride at 7:00 AM
Please have with you The 10 Essential System, do not wear cotton clothing, and have appropriate footwear; i.e. no tennis shoes, trail runners, or FiveFingers®.
A Northwest Forest Pass or National Forest Recreation Day Pass is required to park at the trailhead.
Please be prepared for a hiking pace of ~2mph to Blanca Lake.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter
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