OMG ITS FALL! Harriman Backpack to Stockbridge Shelter - 1.6 miles - Easy

Hey Guys!!
Best time of year for backpacking is here! Come join a group of amazing souls for a beginner welcomed Backpacking Trip to Harriman!

This is a 1.6 miles backpack from the Silver Mine Lake parking lot to a campsite location near the Stockbridge Shelter. This is a very easy hike in with just a short "steep-ish" section just after the lake. We are totally not in a rush to get to camp, we will take our time from start to finish. If your a slow hiker or newbie or carring 90lbs of gear NO WORRIES you will not get left behind.

Once we are at camp, we'll check out the area of best sites to set up for an evening of rest & relaxation around a fire. Expect some chatter, soft music and fairy lights until around 11:00pm. We can also check out or even have a dinner near by a natural cave shelter with a built in fireplace!

Bring all you overnighting gear and food lunch, dinner and breakfast, whatever you think you will need to not be hungry for 24 hours :) Most people will have extra food and snacks with them but never rely on others, bring extra just in case.

Bears are in the area so all foods and scented items must be stored in a bear can, bear bag, or other container (dry bag or any other bag) bring rope so the bag can be hung from a limb. If you have never hung a bear line before, we will be glad to show everyone different ways of doing so.

We will have a large fire too, bring a saw if you have one. We will cook on the fire to as an option.

Always bring a raincoat and headlamp, layers, thick socks, gloves and warm jacket. This is fall time temps can get close to freezing at night.

This is a backpacking trip, not car camping : all your gear (tent, closes, food etc) should be carried in a backpack from your car to camp and back.

Recommended gear can be found on Google from numerous websites like this one : https://www.iheartpacificnorthwest.com/blog_post/backpacking-gear-list/

THERE IS NO SERVICE at Silvermine lake. If your running late please text as soon as you know so we can coordinate. There should be service at camp.

Any questions ask in the comments below, cant wait to see everyone there!