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Spectacle Lake PCT Backpack (BP-4)
Trip Name | Spectacle Lake PCT |
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Trip Start Date | September 27, 2024 |
Type of Trip | Backpack |
Rating | BP-4 |
Leader Name | Jay Reinhardt |
Leader Email | thereinhardts@mail.com |
Roundtrip Drive Mileage | 350 miles |
Carpooling Cost | $42.00 |
Additional Fees | $0.00 |
Trip Description | Sparkling mountain lakes, craggy granite spires, spectacular views. On this trip we will travel through one of the most scenic sections of the PCT in the Central Cascades, spending much of our time on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in Alpine Lakes National Wilderness. Expect perfect hiking temperatures during the day, and cold nights. Note that we’ll earn this grandeur with some significant elevation gain.
Day 1: Leave Spudnuts in Richland at 7 AM for a three-hour drive to Mineral Creek Trailhead. Folks from Seattle have a two-hour drive to reach the Trailhead. After a one-hour car shuttle with Pete Trailhead and lunch we’ll hike 7.5 miles and 3,400’ up to Spectacle Lake on the PCT where we’ll camp and have dinner. Day 2: Hike 10.3 miles, up 3,700’ and down 2.700’ though one of the most scenic sections of the PCT to our campsite on the flanks of Escondido Point. If it is a clear day the views will be spectacular. Day 3: Hike 9.4 miles and 3,200 down. Lakeside lunch at Pete Lake then on to our cars at Pete Lake Trailhead. Head home to the Tri-Cities in time for a late dinner. Hike is limited to 10 people. Trip leader reserves the right to vet participants to assess their ability to complete the trip. |
Approximate Mileage | 27 miles |
Elevation Gain | 3,500 feet per day |
Departure Time | 7:00 AM |
Sign up by | September 21, 2024 |
Each participant is responsible for their own safety and being prepared. PLANNING and preparation start with the 10 ESSENTIALS and staying up-to-date on road and trail conditions, permit requirements, party size limits, snowpack, wildfires, and weather. Visit the ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION PAGE for detailed information on difficulty rating for I-MAC trip so you can sign up for activities that best match your fitness and comfort levels.
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