Boulder, Rapid, Vic's and Fog Lake- Beginner's Backpack (Overnight)

Just outside, McCall Idaho, the Kennally Creek trail will take us past 4 beautiful alpine lakes: Boulder, Rapid, Vic's, and Fogg Lakes. I think this will be a scenic trek with time for relaxation and reflection. I want to encourage more members to try backpacking- this should be a good introduction for you. There will be ample opportunity for great photography. We may do an additional short hike around McCall on Sunday, time allowing.

Please bring a bear canister for this outing. Bear attacks are exceeding rare in Idaho - we would like to keep them that way by securing our food at our campsite.

Read more here or check out this You tube video to learn more about the trail:
https://hikingboise.com/2022/08/16/boulder-lake-rapid-lake-and-vics-lake/
https://youtu.be/WFZHusOTbqk?feature=shared

Miles: 9 miles round trip (out and back)
Elevation gain: 2,178
Route:[ https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/boulder-rapid-vic-s-and-fogg-lake-via-kennally-creek-trail](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/boulder-rapid-vic-s-and-fogg-lake-via-kennally-creek-trail)
Road to trailhead: Little bumpy but passible with any car.
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:
*Saturday: Meet at 10:00 am at the park and ride. You can leave your car here and car pool with others (preferred) or take your own car. Stop for lunch at Lakefront Bar and Grill:
117 Lakeshore Dr, Cascade, ID 83611
- Drive to trailhead
- Start the hike and likely camp at Rapid Lake
*Sunday: Vic's and Fog Lake back to trailhead. Additional short hike (TBA)
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.
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