Seattle Nomads Backpack

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.

  • Moderate
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft

Meet at the Anderson and Watson Lakes  trailhead at 9 AM Sunday. Return back to the cars about  1 pm on Monday.

20200824_104637.jpgFamily 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.

Route/Place

Anderson Lakes, Watson Lakes & Mount Watson


Roster
Required Equipment

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.

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