tentative
Chain Lakes Loop
Jul 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – Jul 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
Mount Baker
DifficultyModerate
Mileage6 mi
Elevation gain1,800 ft
Duration48 hrs
This will be a fun, beginner-friendly backpacking weekend on the Chain Lakes Loop—perfect for anyone who hasn’t backpacked much. We’ll meet at Artist Point and hike in to Mazama Lake to set up camp. Depending on how everyone feels, we’ll either stay both nights at Mazama Lake or do a short, easy move to Hayes Lake for a second night. We’ll plan a relaxed day hike along Ptarmigan Ridge, with plenty of downtime to hang out and enjoy the scenery. Overall, expect great views, easy miles, and a very chill weekend.
- Date & time
- Jul 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – Jul 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
- Signups open
- Jan 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
- Signups close
- Jul 1, 2026, 10:00 PM
- Trailhead
- Artist Point
- Meet time
- Meet at Artist point at 10AM Friday
- Permits
- Northwest Forest Pass
- Parking
- Parking can get packed here so allow for extra time.