Gothic Basin and Foggy Lake [Hard]

The weather/smoke is TBD and looks ok for this Sunday, but this may change.

Gothic Basin/Foggy Lake is one of the most beautiful places in WA so we will get magnificent views if the weather cooperates.

All Trails - Gothic Basin to Foggy Lake
WTA Gothic Basin
I will put all the passengers to the waitlist first until there are enough drivers.

"Very steep! 3000 ft + elevation. gain in 4.5 miles! Lot of intricate rocks to climb up. Extremely beautiful and worth the burn!!"

Drivers
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Summary

• Distance: 9.3 miles RT
• Elevation Gain: 3,146 ft
• Highest Point: 6213 ft
• Pace: Moderate paced (2 miles per hour)
• Time on trail: 6 - 7 hours with 1 hour lunch break.
• Attendance: After fulfilling two vehicles, three to four passengers per vehicle (exclude those who meet us at the TH)
• Dinner in Lake Stevens after hike. (Papas Mexican Grill or? Suggestions Welcome!)

Travel

• Ash Way Park & Ride, 16327 Ash Way, Lynnwood, WA 98037
• Carpool (Cash/Venmo/Paypal/Zelle): $40 per car. Please compensate your drive before leaving the P&R
• Driver distance: about 1.25 hours one way
• Park Pass Requirement (per vehicle): America the Beautiful or Northwest Forest Pass
• Trailhead: 48.0261, -121.4425

Gear

• 10 essentials including 3 liters of water, waterproof clothing, and equipment for variable conditions/temperatures, lunch/snacks, hiking poles & sun protection, bugs spray
• Please bring an extra pair of shoes and plastic bags for muddy boots as a courtesy to the driver. Change of clothes post-hike is recommended.

Restrictions

• Do not have any concrete plans for the evening of the hike as we cannot guarantee a particular return time due to the nature of these events.
• Meeting time is strictly enforced. Please leave early to ensure you arrive before the specified meeting time. This is a team-focused event; no-shows, last-minute cancellations, lousy attitude, and late, and no responses on meet-up messages will lead to not being invited to our future events.

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Disclaimer

• Meet-up organizers/leaders are not guides.
• All attendees participate in an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property and any injury to themselves or their guests.
• By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.