Lakeshore Trail at Lake Chelan: May Long Weekend Trip

Itinerary

Friday 16 May 16 - Travel to campground and stay overnight
Saturday 17 - Enjoy ferry ride to trailhead; hike to Moore Point (10miles, arrive approx. 6pm)
Sunday 18 - Enjoy nature; hike to second ferry pickup (7 miles); take 2pm ferry back

Campground

We are staying at Lake Chelan State Park
Cost: $27 per night plus $10 per extra vehicle (after the first one), divided by how many people we get per site.
We are staying on the beach loop. Chris has reserved site 51 for himself, Erin, and Chris's parents. Heather has reserved site 52 for herself, Jenn, and Avee.

Driving Directions

From Kelowna: First, follow this map from Kelowna. Then, take Hwy. 97A south. Three miles south of Chelan, turn right on South Lakeshore Rd. Proceed six miles on Lakeshore Rd., and turn right into Lake Chelan State Park.

From Vancouver First, follow this map from Vancouver. Then, take Hwy. 97A south. Three miles south of Chelan, turn right on South Lakeshore Rd. Proceed six miles on Lakeshore Rd., and turn right into Lake Chelan State Park.

Ferry

Round trip on Lady of the Lake II
Saturday Boat Company Dock->? (ask Chris for the name) / Sunday Stehekin->Boat Company Dock
Cost is $41.00 per person for the return trip. You’ll have to phone for a reservation: 1-888-682-4584
Chris and Erin bought tickets already and are picking their tickets up there; Heather had hers sent by mail. It takes a couple of weeks for the tickets to arrive, so from now on it is probably best to request them to be held for pickup.
Parking pass (purchase there) is $7.

Map

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Packing List

Maximum safe backpack weight: 1/4 body weight for a woman, 1/3 body weight for a man

SHARED EQUIPMENT

tents: Jenn is bringing her brother's Hummingbird 3 tent (fits 2). Heather has one heavier three-man as well as an inexpensive, without a fly 2 man that is nevertheless pretty light and served her well in the past. She can bring one or both if necessary. Chris, if you have a better tent for Avee that would be good, but the one I have should work just fine as long as there are no extreme storms!
water filter—Chris
pots and pans—Chris
stove—Chris
stove fuel—Chris
bear spray—Heather
duct tape—Heather (who goes anywhere without duct tape?)
dish soap and washcloth and towel for dishes—Chris

SHARED FIRST AID KIT—Avee

antiseptics
aspirin
ace bandage
bandages / gauze pads

INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT

backpack

bungee cord(s) (if necessary, to attach things to pack)
hydration bag or water bottle (Chris highly recommends 2 L hydration bag)
rope (optional)
emergency blanket (optional)
whistle (optional)
watch
cup and bowl (Heather will bring extra for Avee)
spoon, fork, knife (plastic is fine)
sharp pocket knife
headlamp or flashlight with fresh batteries
garbage bag(s) to cover anything that might get wet
map (pick up there)
small pillow (or just use a sweater)
sleeping bag in compression sack
thermarest in compression sack
camera and batteries (optional; Heather will definitely have one)
lighter or matches

PERSONAL

toilet paper and hand sanitizer
toothbrush/toothpaste
gum
chapstick
hairbrush
soap (Sierra Dawn campsuds works for both people and dishes)
insect repellent
moleskin*
sunblock
wash cloth and lightweight towel

CLOTHING (ATTENTION, WARNING! A VERY ROUGH LIST)

runners
lightweight flip flops
3 sets hiking socks, 2 sets liner socks
underwear
1 pair convertible pants/shorts
1 pair pants for relaxing and sleeping in*
1 extra pair pants (maybe just for campsite, leave in car)
belt
hat
sunglasses
fleece gloves*
waterproof shell jacket
1 warm fleece*
1 lightweight fleece
1 long sleeved shirt for relaxing/sleeping in*
2 quick drying t-shirts

ENTERTAIN OURSELVES STUFF

note paper
pencil
deck of cards
small bible, other reading material

EATS

Breakfast (x2)

oatmeal
vitamins
tea or hot chocolate

Snacks and Extra Meal Stuff

power bar
dried apples
beef jerky or pepperoni
trail mix/raisins
chocolate. Please make it European dark chocolate. Heather also likes nuts in chocolate. Swedish or Danish black licorice is good too, and so is the New Zealand one with apricot.

Lunch (x2)

bagels, bread, pita or rice cakes
peanut butter, jam
cheese

Supper on the Trail (x1)

dehydrated food
instant soup
salt / pepper