Goat Lake (Monte Cristo)

Trip

Day Hike - Goat Lake (Monte Cristo)

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,280 ft

Meet 9:30 am at trail head.  This is at the one mile end of the Elliott Creek/Goat Lake spur off the Mountain Loop Highway.

This should be a beautiful summer hike with all the snow melted.  The countryside is very historic.  It might be possible to swim or get wet in the lake, assuming the weather is warm enough.

Route/Place

Goat Lake (Monte Cristo)


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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