Chain Lakes loop & Table Mountain

Details
Chain Lakes loop & Table Mountain
Difficult Hike
Please join me to experience blazing, beautiful and colourful Spring in mesmerizing Mount Baker National Park, with big views of Mounts Baker and Shuksan, as well as the North Cascades, alpine lakes for swimming, and well-maintained trail winding through meadows and heather.

After finishing hiking beautiful Chain Lakes loop, we will arrive at the Artist Point Parking lot and start hiking Table Mountain.

We will have groups of 12 people, with an assigned volunteer to lead.

The trails surface is a combination of tree roots, outcrop, gravel and soil. Since portions of the trail are more technical than others, hikers recommend coming prepared with hiking boots, poles, enough water, and the trail maps downloaded in case folks accidentally head off trail when exploring some of the many viewpoints.
*Before pressing attend please be certain you'll attend. In the case of 3 "No-Shows" or 3 "Not Going", attendees may be removed from the group. For the same reason, please exercise common sense and common courtesy when using Event Chat
*If you are on the wait list and are not confirmed, please do not attend. We limit group size for some hikes for safety and logistical reasons.
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Difficult, Total of 14.6 km and 758 meters of elevation gain.

Carpool Sheet:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-drVm2AbGMdJyX-U_EMmlxcakvmIRhwoDvtqLbih9Uk/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Meeting At: I recommend arriving at the Sumas crossing no later than 7 AM. Then stop at Super-Duper Boom town gas station (1015 Cherry St.), located immediately after border crossing, on the US side, and the right-hand side.
From this location, we will be driving to Mount Baker Highway (542) for about 30 miles to the Ranger Station at the Glacier Public Service Centre in the town of Glacier**, where we need to buy a $5 parking pass per car**. We will be continuing our journey toward Heather Meadows Visitor Centre for another 21 miles. Where we start our hike at 8:30 am.
NOTE: In case of any unexpected delay at the border, the duration of delay will be considered to adjust the start of hiking time.
Parking: Heather Meadows visitor Centre
Transit: Carpooling. Please advise who can drive so attendees can contact you to arrange car poling. Standard carpooling fee is $8.00 per hour.
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

1. Hiking boots or Hiking Shoes
2. Small Day pack or Hiking backpack + 3 litres of water + Lunch + Snacks.
3. Sweater or a hoodie
4. Sunglasses and a Hat, Sunscreen if required (all optional)
5. Gloves or Mittens
6. Rain jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining)
7. Bathing suit and towel (optional: if the weather is good, we may go for a swim after the hike)
8. 10 Essentials
   Please do not forget your passport. Attendees are responsible to ensure they have no entry restrictions to the United States.

Attendees who do have Canadian Passport and carry US entry Visa, are recommended to form a different carpool, and arrive at the border by 6:30 AM.

LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. We will, however, look out for each other. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending hiking events include but are not limited to: getting lost; slipping and falling; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; fire; flooding; bridge failure; unstable ground; and falling in fast moving water.
As a condition of your participation in the event, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE HOST. You agree that the host shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the host from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.
Negligence includes failure on the part of the host to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. You assume all cost of your own rescue or evacuation.
By RSVP'ing "Yes", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.
All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.