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Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Heather Lake (Mountain Loop)

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Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Heather Lake (Mountain Loop)

Join us for a hike to a hidden treasure on the northeastern slope of Mount Pilchuck—a tranquil lake that mirrors the sky above. The trail meanders through rocky terrain and the quiet whispers of the forest, with a gentle elevation and short distance (4.2 miles roundtrip to the lake's edge) that beckon families with young explorers to uncover the beauty that lies ahead.

Contacts

Zuzana Regan
Zuzana Regan
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy/Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft

Meeting time: 8am

Meeting place: Heather Lake Trailhead

The Explorers and Jr. MACers will spend the day hiking!

Trip Sheet: Trip sheet

EAP: EAP

Parking: Northwest Forest Pass

Weather: National Weather Service

Trip reports: wta.org, Alltrails

Guests: If spots are still available one week prior to the trip, email Zuzana to request that a friend or sibling be able to join.

*To sign up for Explorer/Jr. MAC combo trips, do it on this page, NOT the course page. For all other trips, sign up via the course page. If confused, refer to the registration instructions on the course page.

Route/Place

Heather Lake (Mountain Loop)

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Hiking boots
  • Warm clothes and extra synthetic layers
  • Waterproof shell
  • Water (at least two liters)
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Lunch
  • Day Pack
  • 10 Essentials
  • Camera (optional)
  • Extra clothing for the ride back (optional)

If you'd like to borrow gear, please submit your request to the gear library.

Trip Reports