Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course

Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Snow & Gem Lakes (Snoqualmie)

A two-night three day backpack trip to Snow, Gem and Lower Wildcat Lakes, in the heart of the Snoqualmie region. We will stay two nights at Gem Lake and take a leisurely day hike to either Lower Wildcat or Wright Mountain.

Info: COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.

Contacts

Christina Buckman

Primary Leader

Fri, Sep 10, 2021 — Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Committee: Foothills Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Backpacking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate, Strenuous 4, Technical 2
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 11.5 mi
Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft
High Point Elevation: 4,857 ft
Pace: 1.5-2.5

Availability: 1 (5 capacity)
Instructor Availability: FULL (1 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

Meet at Brickyard P&R in Bothell for those who live North at 5:45 am. Carpooling arrangements can be worked out among participants for other areas for convenience.

Route/Place

Snow & Gem Lakes (Snoqualmie)

Recommended Maps:
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
Alpine Lakes Wilderness (ALPS)
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
Trails Illustrated Alpine Lakes Wilderness
See full route/place details.