Trip

Open Backpack - Pete & Spectacle Lakes

Priority for signups are given to B3 students for the first month and then the trip will open for any qualified member beginning May 1. A 3-Day itinerary includes overnight camping at Pete Lake and Spectacle Lake. Priority given to Royce’s B3 group participants.

Contacts

Royce Poetter

Primary Leader

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 — Sun, Aug 2, 2026
Committee: Foothills Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Backpacking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 22.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 2,100 ft

Leadership Permission Required
Availability: 8 (8 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: 2 (3 capacity)
Registration Open: Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Non-Priority Registration Open: Fri, May 1, 2026
Registration Closed: Wed, Jul 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Leader's notes

Itinerary:

Day 1: Trailhead to Pete Lake - 4.5 miles – 900 ft gain

Day 2: Pete Late to Spectacle Lake - 7 miles – 1,200 ft gain

Day 3: Spectacle Lake to Trailhead - 11.5 miles – 200 ft gain

Considerations:

For food storage: Bear Canister or Ursack is ok
Outhouse available at Pete Lake campsite
Water source is available at the campsite.
One river crossing between Pete Lake and Spectacle Lake

Meeting place and time

TBD

Trailhead Parking: this trail is located within the National Forest; a Northwest Forest Pass is needed to access the trail. America the Beautiful Pass also works in this area.

Route/Place