Alta Mountain [hard]

Alta Mountain is a rocky summit featuring 360 degree views of Rainier, Hibox, and the Chikamins. We'll take a break at Rachel Lake along the way, and can detour toward Rampart Lakes or Lila Lake along the way depending on group feel.

Logistics

We're experimenting with Oak, an app designed for outdoor adventures! Please consider trying it out, 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). See link in comments.

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 or north of Redmond, but I will go to Green Lake first if there aren't enough drivers there.

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 $20 per person for a car of 4. Be sure to pay your drivers ASAP before or during the trip!

Details

Name: Alta Mountain via Rachel Lake Trail
Links: AllTrails, WTA
Distance: ~10.6-12mi (+detours, 2.4mi max)
Elevation: ~3300ft (+detours, 550ft max)

Notes

Side quest options:
* Lila Lake: round trip +1.2mi/400ft
* Rampart Lakes: round trip +1.2mi/150ft

Itinerary

7:15: Meet at Green Lake Park & Ride (South Lot) and organize into cars. Eastsiders to Eastgate P&R.
7:30: Depart for Huxdotter Coffee in North Bend: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1R39dDcg2RvFjHus8
8:10: Arrive at Huxdotter for coffee/breakfast/bathroom break
9:00ish: Arrive at Rachel Lake Trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yMzc46oNPU19R5BU8
9:15 - 4:00ish: Hike, grab lunch, and return
5:30 - 6:30ish: Arrive back at Green Lake P&R