Trip
Day Hike - Goat Lake (Monte Cristo)
A moderate, 10 mile hike with 1400 ft in elevation gain. Hike uphill along Elliott Creek through old growth forest, past cascades and McIntosh falls to reach a large alpine lake with views of Cadet Peak.
- Info
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Contacts
Michael Arriaga
Primary Leader
- Sat, Jun 3, 2017
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 10.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,280 ft
- 2 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
7:30 AM at Mariner Park and Ride - South Everett
The hike to Goat Lake begins along Elliott Creek that meanders in old growth forest. We will start on the upper trail and return along the lower trail. A good part of the elevation gain is just before the lake. The pace for this hike will be 2MPH.
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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