forrest_m Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 planning a 3-day backpacking trip for me, my wife, our 7-month old baby and 3 friends from out of town who aren't very outdoorsy. would like to hike max. 2 hours (at a moderate pace) to a lake, camp two nights, come home. had thought perhaps lake annette near rainy pass? but something closer to seattle would be nice. TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whidbey Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I would think Sauk Mountain would fit your needs. Maybe three hours from trailhead near Rockport on Hiway 20. Sauk Lake is below the summit and the berries should be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishstick Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 What about Yellow Aster Butte? Â It has a great trail, good campsites, fantastic views, good wandering for the non-outdoorsy types, multiple tarns, is open enough to keep the bugs down if there's a breeze... Â It's one of those settings that your guests will remember for the rest of their lives. Â GB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrogdortheBurninator Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Rachel Lake by snoqualmie pass is really a nice place to spend a few nights. The hike in is a little steep, but only for the last section of the trail. Â I have walked past merritt lake on the way to lost lake, and that seems like it might also meet your needs. Â For non-outdoorsies and two nights, I think a lake is mostly likely to keep the crew occupied and happy compared to a vista. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman_Clyde Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Lake Ann has great views of lower Curtis Glacier on Shuksan. Five miles in, with a fair amount of elevation change (the climbing is mainly at the end on the return)-- might be close to the limit of the casual camper's tolerance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest_m Posted August 22, 2005 Author Share Posted August 22, 2005 thanks for the suggestions. we ended up opting for yellow aster butte, which was lovely. gourmet meals were consumed. blueberries were picked. sunsets were watched. lakes were swum in. diapers were changed. in short, a good time was had by all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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