Join leader Joanie Pryor and hike to Goat Lake just past Barlow Pass on the Mt Loop Highway. It is 10.4 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 1400 feet.

The first 4-1/2 miles or so rise gently through beautiful forest, some of which looks like it may be old growth. The trail is well maintained and the tread is with minimal rocks and roots. The last half mile is steeper with areas of rocks and some tangles of roots – all easily navigated – which opens to a beautiful mid-alpine lake with steep granite peaks at the far end.

It is a nice hike with plenty of variety. Beautiful forest, a rushing creek, waterfalls of all shapes and sizes, history, and of course a large blue-green lake surrounded by snowy peaks.

A Northwest Forest Pass is required. There is a privy at the trailhead and a wilderness toilet at the lake.

Distance: 10.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 1400 ft.

Parking Pass: Northwest Forest Pass

Bring: snacks, lunch, water, trekking poles

More detailed information will be sent to those who sign-up

RSVP to Joanie by noon on Wednesday, August 12, 2024

Joanie Pryor - jmpryor at frc.edu

Goat Lake