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Title: recomend a backpacking trip for first timers?
Post by: syoungs on May 25, 2015, 12:24:44 PM
So I have decided I want to go on a backpacking/fishing trip this summer, with the better half and kid, none of us are in to backpacking as of now. I would like to find a trail that will end up at a lake to do a little fishing, don't want to go to far, thinking maybe 3 miles, and would prefer it to be easy terrain to keep it enjoyable as possible for the wife and kid. I know with those parameters I probably wont find a hidden gem that isn't getting a lot of pressure through the seasons, but im ok with that. probably going to go in late july/early august.

anybody have a go to spot that may fit?
Title: Re: recomend a backpacking trip for first timers?
Post by: horsehunter509 on May 25, 2015, 12:29:17 PM
Are you wanting to travel or stay close to home? I know of a few lakes up around Winthrop that would be good starters.
Title: Re: recomend a backpacking trip for first timers?
Post by: 270Flat on May 25, 2015, 12:30:38 PM
Mirror lake on the I-90 corridor. About 3 miles in with a couple different smaller lakes heading in. Good spot for kids and first timers. Did a few kids backpacking trips. Fun times trees and water with good scenery.
Title: Re: recomend a backpacking trip for first timers?
Post by: jackelope on May 25, 2015, 12:33:08 PM
How far are you interested in traveling? Are you in tri-cities?
Title: Re: recomend a backpacking trip for first timers?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 25, 2015, 01:28:01 PM
Lake Ozette at the ocean.
Title: Re: recomend a backpacking trip for first timers?
Post by: syoungs on May 25, 2015, 01:42:51 PM
that mirror lake does look right up my alley, Im ok with traveling 4-5 hours from the tri cities. pretty much puts me almost anywhere in the state.
Title: Re: recomend a backpacking trip for first timers?
Post by: 270Flat on May 25, 2015, 01:51:51 PM
It's a fun trip with the kiddos. Keeps their interest level high when they have fun! Plenty of room in the pack for s'mores and a couple cold beverages around the fire.
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