Day Hike - Greenwater Lakes

Trip

Day Hike - Greenwater Lakes

Join us on a leisurely trek up to Greenwater Lakes. This hike is full of splendorous views of water features and old growth cedar forest. This hike is not for those who like to rush, it's an excellent opportunity to move at a leisurely pace and there will be plenty of time to stop for photography and observation of plant and wildlife along the trail.

  • Easy, Moderate
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 2,889 ft
  • Pace: 1-1.5

Meet at 9:00 AM at the Enumclaw Ranger Station, 450 Roosevelt Ave (SR 410), Enumclaw.  Please be ready to leave no later than 9:15am as we plan for an approximate arrival time at the trailhead of 10am. There will be an opportunity to arrange carpools before the trip with the assistance of the group leader in advance of the hike. Vehicles that park at the trailhead will  be required to display a US Forest pass.

We will stop for lunch at a group campsite along the river.

Route/Place

Greenwater, Echo & Lost Lakes


Roster
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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