Field trip: Lookouts and High Places
Lookouts and High Places August Hikes - Hidden Lake Lookout
**Trip initially open to Lookouts and High Places Day Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date**
Contacts
- Wed, Aug 21, 2024
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,300 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,900 ft
- Pace: 1,000 ft/hr ascent
- 7 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Considered one of the crown jewels, this hike is a Washington classic. There are breathtaking summit views in the heart of the North Cascades from a historic fire lookout, perched precipitously above a lake. This hike is appropriate for experienced hikers comfortable with light scrambling. We’ll hike together at a steady, conversational pace and take 5 min breaks every 1,000’ elevation gain. Please request leader permission and tell me about your recent hiking experience and comfort with exposure. WTA Hike Description
From Cascade River Road, Forest Service 1540 is a steep, rutted, rocky road 4.5 miles to the trailhead. High clearance vehicle highly advised. We will coordinate carpooling. NW Forest or Interagency Pass required.
Micro-spikes and trekking poles required in the event we encounter snow at higher elevations.
More details will be provided to registered participants. If you would like to be Co/Assistant Leader, please contact me.
Hidden Lake Lookout & Peak
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Green Trails North Cascades Ross Lake No. 16SX
Green Trails Diablo Dam No. 48
Green Trails Cascade Pass No. 80
USGS Sonny Boy Lakes
USGS Eldorado Peak
Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- 10 Essentials
- Micro-spikes
- Trekking poles