Day Hike - Lake Stuart

This is day 1 of a 3-day hiking event.  Leader will be lodging in Plain, WA.  While you may sign up for one or more hikes, lodging or camping in the area would be advised as it is a 2-3 hr drive from the Seattle area. No carpool arrangements will be facilitated by the leader.

This is a mod/strenuous 9-mile hike.   We follow the trail along Mountaineer Creek for 2.2 miles. At the junction, we bear right and come to Lake Stuart in another 2 miles.  

We should have a good view of larches!

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

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

My style:  I consider hiking as nature therapy and love to revel in the beauty of nature with frequent stops to look at flowers, trees and views.  Picking berries and swimming in Alpine Lakes are at the top of my list.   If these sound like experiences you would enjoy, I’d love your company!

Lodging:  

Leader has a cabin in Plain, WA (15 miles from Leavenworth) that participants can request to lodge in.  There are 4 separate bedrooms, most will be single, but the King room has three separate beds so can be shared.  Cabin has air conditioning and outdoor hot tub.  You are also welcome to bring a tent and sleeping bag and set up outside on the lawn.    Cost is $50/per person/per night which includes the cleaning fee. You may stay 3 nights (Thurs, Fri, Sat).     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.  Room priority will be given to those staying all 3 nights.

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

Meet at the Lake Stuart Trailhead at 9am 

Directions : Lake Stuart — Washington Trails Association (wta.org)

NWF pass required to park