Jennie Lake (Idaho) and Wolf Mt: Beginner's Backpack.

Backpacking season has starting and I thought we'd start off with this beginner's backpack to Jennie Lake. While this is a beginner's backpack, all are welcome.
The best hikes are the ones that capture your attention from start to finish. That's Jennie Lake Trail, a route that provides access to an alpine lake tucked into the Boise National Forest north of Idaho City at nearly 8,000 feet. Features include the rushing sounds and cool views of Bear Creek, with occasional waterfalls.

Miles: 9 miles round trip
Elevation gain: 1968 ft
Route: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/jennie-lake-trail
Difficulty: Definitions used by Idaho Hikers and Backpackers:

"Beginner’s backpack: These trips are designed for members with no or minimal experience. Members are learning to use their gear and how to adapt to eating and sleeping in the wilderness. Base weights may be heavier than average. They may feel uncomfortable with wind and rain while camping. The trip is suitable for any age. There will not be any significant elevation gain, hazards or navigation challenges. Backpackers are comfortable with a trip under 10 miles**."**

Itinerary:
We meet at 9 am at the Park and Ride. You can leave your car here overnight for free and car pool or drive to the trailhead.your self . The organizer will do a quick review of how to pack your backpack and do a gear check. We will then drive to the Jenny Lake Trailhead (2:18 minutes).
We will reach camp in about 2-3 hours, set up our tents, relax, cook dinner and spend the night.
The next morning we have a few options: group members can relax by the lake or join me for a hike to point 8610 and Wolf Mountain: https://www.explorumentary.com/adventure-blog/wolf-mountain-and-point-8610-via-jennie-lake-boise-national-forest
We will return by around 4 pm then next day.

What to bring:
You can find gear recommendations and a check list here:
Beginner's backpacking guide

Policies:
* Please do not bring any alcohol or drugs to the campsite**
* Leave no trace*
* If you are unable to complete, you may drop out at any time. However, you are responsible for your own transportation

I am not a guide but a facilitator. Please come prepared to contribute to the objective. I put a significant amount of time planning to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants. By signing up, you agree to be responsible for your own safety. Please inform the organizer as soon as possible with any cancellations but no later than 7 pm the night before the meet up. Last minute sign ups welcomed. No shows/no communication is unfair to others who are on the waitlist and makes planning difficult for the organizer. Please review our no-show policy. If you are sick, please stay home and hike with us another time. I reserve the right to take photos and videos of group members in order to promote the the group.