Chelan Butte Hike [Hard-ish]
Details
A warm(er) escape from the rain!
For braving the elements, you’ll be rewarded with a rainbow of wildflowers (think balsamroot, desert-parsley, phlox, lupine and so much more), incredible views of the town of Chelan, and perhaps best of all, the massive lake that the town shares its name with. (credit WTA)
Logistics
We're experimenting with Oak, an app designed for outdoor adventures! Please feel free to give it a try, but this is not mandatory. I will add you as long as you've filled out a profile picture, fitness level, and skill levels (5-10 minutes). Please see link here.
Please commit to your RSVP, as space is limited. If you can't make it, please change your RSVP ASAP.
Everyone will go to the waitlist by default, and I will add riders as drivers become available. It is your responsibility to check your waitlist status, and to remove yourself from the waitlist if you can no longer attend. The total cap is 12 people. Please answer all RSVP questions so I can get accurate headcounts for each location.
Carpooling
- Drivers, please comment that you are driving and how many you can take, as well as your meeting point (Green Lake P&R or a sensible East Side P&R)
- Riders, please reply to these comments if you'd like to join a driver.
- Eastsiders, I can meet you at a P&R near Redmond (ideally Brickyard Road or Woodinville).
Please avoid going directly to the TH, as this can often lead to us missing each other.
Comms
*A WhatsApp chat will be posted at least the day before. Please join this ASAP only if on the going list so we can coordinate on the day of.
- If you join through Oak, there will be a group chat available and linked to the event, but the WhatsApp chat is the source of truth, and everyone should join it.
Gas will be $30 per person for a car of 4. Be sure to pay your drivers ASAP before or during the trip!
## Details
Name: Chelan Butte Trail
Links: AllTrails, WTA
Distance: ~7.6mi
Elevation: ~2600ft
## Notes
- It's still early season, and the weather will be a bit cool (30s to 50s) despite being in desert. Layer accordingly.
## Itinerary
5:15: Meet at Green Lake Park & Ride (South Lot) and organize into cars. Eastsiders to Brickyard Road P&R at 5:15. I will not travel to Green Lake this time unless needed.
5:30: Leave for Sky River Coffee in Skykomish: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sfy9duqxrvpvgNGTA
7:00: Arrive at coffee shop for coffee/bathroom break
9:00ish: Arrive at Chelan Butte Trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3WM3Hta8Y3fU3caw8
9:15 - 3:00ish: Hike, grab lunch, and return
3:00ish: Return to Seattle, most likely via I-97+I-90
6:00 - 6:30ish: Arrive back at Green Lake P&R