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Family Backpack

Field trip: Backpacking with Kids

Family Backpack - Anderson Lakes

Beginner friendly family backpacking trip with opportunity for water play and kid-friendly climbing rocks with backdrop of Koma Kulshan. Best for younger to middle aged kids <8 years.

Contacts

Olga Kuznetsova
Olga Kuznetsova
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Moderate
  • Casual
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 640 ft

area.  Trail involves some elevation but overall relatively short with boardwalk, meadows and stunning view of Koma Kulshan (Mt Baker). Lower Anderson Lake is our destination with a grassy campsite, opportunity for water play, kid-friendly boulders for climbing and space to run. 

Detailed trip sheet (to be posted later in spring) for additional information.

Meet at trailhead on Saturday ~10am. Specific time will be decided closer to date

Directions (Approximately 2hr 50 min drive from Seattle)

Google Map

From I-5, take exit 230 and head east on Highway 20 for approximately 23 miles. Turn left on a paved road signed for Baker Lake Road between mileposts 82 and 83. At 14.2 miles, turn right onto a paved road signed for Baker Lake Dam Road. 1.7 miles along, cross the dam on a one-lane road, and 2.4 miles in, take a left onto FR-1107. Follow this gravel road for 8.9 miles and arrive at a junction signed Anderson and Watson Lakes. Travel 1.1 miles on a bumpy gravel road. Privy available at trailhead.

Route/Place

Anderson Lakes, Watson Lakes & Mount Watson

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

To be communicated in advance to participants by the field trip leader

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