Day Hike - Esmeralda Basin & Lake Ann

We will meet at 8:15 am the North Bend Safeway parking lot close to the tall Safeway/O'Reilly Auto Parts/Chase Bank sign in the parking lot, off exit 31 on I-90

There will be the option of either consolidating cars (2 per car limit unless  carpool planned in advance, with masks) going to the trailhead or driving yourself.  NW Forest Pass or equivalent required for each vehicle.

Please contact me if you're coming from the east and if meeting in North Bend is not convenient.

This hike is in Kittitas County which is Phase 3

Mod/Strenuous 8-mile hike, but we'll go at a moderate pace with rest breaks as needed.  Along with 10 essentials, bring lunch, sufficient water, and sturdy hiking shoes. Trekking pole(s) likely to be helpful.  

 This is supposedly one of the prime larch hikes so we should be able to see some beautiful fall colors. (It will be my first time here so I'm just going on reputation.)

Additional info here https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/lake-ann-1

We'll hike as a group so please be sure this distance/elevation gain/pace will suit you before signing up.

This trip is subject to the guidelines for a Phase 3 county. Everyone should have a face covering ready to pull up at the trailhead, and will be asked to be familiar with and follow the Mountaineers Covid-19 guidelines for phase 3 on this trip.