Day Hike - Lake Stuart

This is a 2 day hiking event.  You MUST sign up for both hikes (Sept 14 - Eightmile Lake and Lake Caroline and Sept 15 - Stuart Lake) according to COVID guidelines which means finding overnight lodging  near Leavenworth (see below).

This is a moderate 10 mile hike.  From the trailhead, we will start out in the cool forest, entering the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, alongside Mountaineer Creek.  Then climbing up  a slope to the junction with Colchuck Lake trail, then leveling out through meadows to reach Lake Stuart at 5miles, 1665 ' elevation gain.  Here we will stop for lunch and a swim and then hike back to the trailhead.

We will go at a moderate pace with plenty of rest breaks as needed.  Bring lunch and plenty of water and sturdy hiking shoes. Trekking poles will be helpful.  

Note:  This is Mountain Goat territory, so please familiarize yourself with Mountain Goat safety  tips prior to the hike   https://www.wta.org/news/signpost/mountain-goat-basics-give-the-goat-the-trail-1

For safety we will all hike as a group so please assess before hand whether this distance/elevation gain/pace will suit you before registering

For the group's safety, every participant is asked to commit to conservative covid behavior  prior to the trip

All participants will be required to 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  on this trip

Chelan County is in Phase 1.5 for outdoor activities so we are limited to 6 total participants.

Lodging:  

Leader has a cabin in Plain, WA (15 miles from Leavenworth) that participants can request to lodge in.  There are 4 separate bedrooms, so will be limited to one person per room (unless family members). You are also welcome to bring a tent and sleeping bag and set up outside on the lawn.   Dining will be outdoors, and mask wearing in common areas.  Sanitizing wipes available to wipe down bathroom surfaces after use.   Cost is $25/night per person with a share in the cleaning fee. You may stay 3 nights (Sun, Mon, Tues).  Wednesday will have an option to float the Wenatchee River in the morning before leaving.  Cabin is near Lake Wenatchee, so participants may also go to the lake after the hike (s) for swimming, kayaking, relaxing.    Please notify leader via a separate email at the time of registration what your lodging plans are and if you wish to stay in the cabin. 

There are also several camping/hotel areas in the vicinity  you are welcome to stay at as well.

Meet at the junction of HWY 2 (Milepost 99) and Icicle Creek Road (There is a large pull out area) at 7:30am

The  Lake Stuart Trailhead is 8.4 miles down Icicle Creek Road then turning left onto Eightmile Road and continuing 3.8 miles to the trailhead.  NWF pass required to park. Privy is available