
Youth activity: Junior MAC
Seattle Junior MAC Backpack - Goldmyer Hot Springs
Join us for a special backpacking trip with a visit to the Goldmyer Hot Springs!
- Fri, Aug 25, 2023 — Sat, Aug 26, 2023
- Seattle Youth Outreach Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy
- Casual
- Mileage: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 250 ft
- Pace: 1-2mph
- 8 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Friday morning 8/25/23; details TBD
Join fellow Junior MACers for one night in the backcountry practicing backpacking skills and enjoying the hot springs!
IMPORTANT INFO
- Trip Sheet: Trip Sheet will be posted within the 2 weeks prior to the trip.
- Parking: Northwest Forest Pass or equivalent (such as a National Parks pass)
- Carpool: [Link from groupcarpool.com]
- Weather: click here
- Road Conditions: Please note - the drive to the Dingford trailhead is on a rough and bumpy unpaved road. To drive this road you need a vehicle with AWD/4WD and higher ground clearance such as a truck or SUV. No passenger cars.
- Guests: If spots are still available one week prior to the trip, email trip leaders to request that a friend or sibling be able to join.
- Land Acknowledgement: We will be recreating on the lands/waters of the Pacific Northwest Indian Tribes, including the [peoples with ancestral lands where we are - use this map to determine], who live here and steward these lands and waters as they have since time immemorial. The Seattle Mountaineers Youth Clubs encourage you to recreate mindfully and respectfully on our upcoming trip to these native lands.
If you'd like to borrow gear, please submit your request to the gear library.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Backpack
- tent
- Swimsuit, towel, flip flops for hot springs
- Sleeping bag/Sleeping pad
- Pack cover or plastic bag for water repellence
- Wool/synthetic socks (minimum of three pairs)
- Hiking Boots
- Layers
- Warm jacket
- Warm pants
- Waterproof Jacket
- Rain pants
- Warm hat
- Gloves/mittens
- Camp shoes
- Sunglasses
- Bowl, Cup, Spoon
- Water (at least two liters)
- water treatment option
- Headlamp/Flashlight (spare batteries)
- Trekking Poles
- Van Bag with change of clothes, snacks, money for on road (optional)
- Toothbrush/toothpaste; sunblock; other personal hygiene items and any medications
- Sunscreen
- 10 Essentials
Optional
- Camera
- Playing cards
- Hacky sack
- Frisbee
- Journal, sketchbook, writing/drawing tools
If you'd like to borrow gear, please submit your request to the gear library.
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