Trip

Backpack - Snowgrass Flat & Goat Lake Basin

Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers on May 1.

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 — Sun, Aug 27, 2023
Committee: Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Backpacking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Strenuous
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 16.4 mi
Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft
Pace: 2 - 2.5 mph

Availability: FULL, 1 on waitlist (3 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: 1 (3 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

Meeting place and time will be sent to registered participants.

Leader's notes

Experience the beauty of Goat Rocks on this loop trail. Views of Mount Adams and Mount Saint Helens can be seen along the way. A wilderness permit per group is needed, which is self-issued at the trailhead. Plan to meet in Packwood in the morning before heading to the trailhead. Exact meeting time and location will be provided to registered participants.

Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers on May 1.

Route/Place

Snowgrass Flat & Goat Lake Basin

Recommended Maps:
Green Trails Goat Rocks William O Douglas Wilderness No. 303S
Green Trails White Pass No. 303
Green Trails Packwood No. 302
USGS Hamilton Buttes
USGS Walupt Lake
USGS Packwood Lake
USGS Old Snowy Mountain
See full route/place details.