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Family Backpack

Field trip: Backpacking with Kids

Family Backpack - Anderson Lakes

Beginner friendly family backpacking trip with opportunity for water play and kid-friendly climbing rocks with backdrop of Koma Kulshan. Best for younger to middle aged kids <8 years.

Contacts

Olga Kuznetsova
Olga Kuznetsova
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Moderate
  • Casual
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 640 ft

Meet at trailhead on Saturday ~10am. Specific time will be decided closer to date

Directions (Approximately 2hr 50 min drive from Seattle)

Google Map

From I-5, take exit 230 and head east on Highway 20 for approximately 23 miles. Turn left on a paved road signed for Baker Lake Road between mileposts 82 and 83. At 14.2 miles, turn right onto a paved road signed for Baker Lake Dam Road. 1.7 miles along, cross the dam on a one-lane road, and 2.4 miles in, take a left onto FR-1107. Follow this gravel road for 8.9 miles and arrive at a junction signed Anderson and Watson Lakes. Travel 1.1 miles on a bumpy gravel road. Privy available at trailhead.

area.  Trail involves some elevation but overall relatively short with boardwalk, meadows and stunning view of Koma Kulshan (Mt Baker). Lower Anderson Lake is our destination with a grassy campsite, opportunity for water play, kid-friendly boulders for climbing and space to run. 

Detailed trip sheet (to be posted later in spring) for additional information.

Route/Place

Anderson Lakes, Watson Lakes & Mount Watson

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

To be communicated in advance to participants by the field trip leader

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