Youth activity: Nomads
Seattle Nomads Backpack - Anderson & Watson Lakes
Join us for a 6 mile round trip backpacking trip to Anderson & Watson Lakes . Side Trips and exploring available.
- Sun, Aug 14, 2022 — Mon, Aug 15, 2022
- Seattle Youth Outreach Committee
- Backpacking
- Families, Youth
- Moderate
- Easy
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 3 (3 capacity)
- 3 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the Anderson and Watson Lakes trailhead at 9 AM Sunday. Return back to the cars about 1 pm on Monday.
Family friendly backpacking near Mt Baker. We'll be camping at Upper Watson lake. Backcountry privy is available in the area of the camp sites. Basic route will be about 2.5 miles and ~ 800 ft of elevation each day. We can also take a side trip to Anderson lake if people would like and it will add 1.6 miles. We'll do a pre-trip meeting a couple weeks before to make sure everyone has what they need and answer any questions. Please feel free to email me before that if you have any questions.
Campsites are first come, first served but we will try for the large space on the west end of the lake. There are other smaller sites on the north side if needed.
Please pack your own meals. Group meals are not being planned.
Trip Sheet: Posted within two weeks prior to the trip.
Guests: If spots are still available one week prior to the trip, email Justin to request that a friend or sibling be able to join.
Anderson Lakes, Watson Lakes & Mount Watson
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Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
USGS Bacon Peak - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Backpack
- Sleeping bag/Sleeping pad
- Pack cover or plastic bag for water repellence
- Tent
- Wool/synthetic socks (minimum of two 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)
- Headlamp/Flashlight (spare batteries)
- Trekking Poles
- Van Bag with change of clothes, snacks, money for on road (optional)
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Sunscreen
- 10 Essentials
Optional
- Camera
- Playing cards
- Hacky sack
- Frisbee
- Journal and pen
If you'd like to borrow gear, please submit your request to the gear library.