Trip
Day Hike - Picture Lake Loop
Start your morning with a sunrise over Picture Lake, one of the most photographed places in the US. Mount Shuksan is in the background, picture-perfect. This photography-oriented hike is part of the Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking weekend at Baker Lodge and is open to retreat participants.
Contacts
- Sun, Aug 18, 2019
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Photography, Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 0.5 mi
- 5 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the Lodge, ready to hike at 5:15am.
This photography-oriented trip starts from the Lodge. We will hike the short loop around the lake scouting out photo locations before sunrise. We will get back to the Lodge to eat breakfast afterwards.
This hike is part of the Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking weekend at the Baker Lodge. Register to attend The Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking Committee Mt Baker Lodge Retreat weekend from 8/16-8/17/19 here:
https://www.mountaineers.org/locations-lodges/baker-lodge/calendar/baker-lodge2019-08-16
Picture Lake Loop
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Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14
Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Photography equipment with tripod
- 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