Approx. how much weight would be be carrying in our packs?

The packs on this trip about about 70-80L and weigh between 35 and 45lbs. It depends on how much you pack in addition to the group responsibility you need to carry (Food, fuel, utensils etc...) This is all in a bear canister.

I would like to join the Ross Lake Desolation Peak tour on June 27- July 2nd and wanted to know if there is an availability

Yes, we do have availability to add another guest to the Ross Lake Desolation Peak tour on June 27- July 2, 2023.

Ross Lake Traverse in the North Cascades

6 days

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Start and end in Seattle

4.6

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Operator: Wildland Trekking
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Seattle to North Cascades National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Backcountry dinner prepared by guide)
Included Activities
- Shuttle to trailhead from Seattle hotel
- Hiking along Ruby Arm with guide
- Cross Hidden Hand Pass
Landmarks
North Cascades National Park
Ross Lake
Hidden Hand Pass
Day 2
North Cascades: Ross Lake to Lightning Creek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking along Ross Lake edge to Lightning Creek
Landmarks
Ross Lake
Lightning Creek
Day 3
North Cascades: Desolation Peak Day Hike
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Day hike to Desolation Peak summit (6,102 feet)
- Visit historic fire lookout at Desolation Peak
Landmarks
Desolation Peak
Desolation Peak Fire Lookout
Day 4
North Cascades: Lightning Creek Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking through Lightning Creek valley
- Switchback climb with Ross Lake views
Landmarks
Lightning Creek
Day 5
North Cascades: Hozomeen Lake
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking up Lightning Creek through old growth forest
- Hiking to Hozomeen Lake
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing (black bear, deer, elk, wolves, grizzly bears)
Landmarks
Hozomeen Lake
Hozomeen Mountain
Day 6
North Cascades to Seattle
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Final hike from Hozomeen Lake
- Water taxi across Ross Lake
- Return shuttle to Seattle hotel
Landmarks
Ross Lake

Landmarks
North Cascades National Park
Ross Lake
Hidden Hand Pass

Landmarks
Ross Lake
Lightning Creek

Landmarks
Desolation Peak
Desolation Peak Fire Lookout

Landmarks
Lightning Creek

Landmarks
Hozomeen Lake
Hozomeen Mountain

Landmarks
Ross Lake

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Insurance
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4.6

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Number of tours

143

Age Range

12 to 80 years old

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Response rate

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Merrie
September 23rd, 2025
5.0
Great trip, so glad I went! Very informative guide, fun group, great equipment and a beautiful hike and kayak trip.
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July 3rd, 2025
5.0
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Erin
Asked on January 14th, 2024
Approx. how much weight would be be carrying in our packs?
Tour Details
- Wildland TrekkingOperator•Written January 2024
  The packs on this trip about about 70-80L and weigh between 35 and 45lbs. It depends on how much you pack in addition to the group responsibility you need to carry (Food, fuel, utensils etc...) This is all in a bear canister.
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Glenn
Asked on June 11th, 2023
I would like to join the Ross Lake Desolation Peak tour on June 27- July 2nd and wanted to know if there is an availability
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Wildland TrekkingOperator•Written June 2023
  Yes, we do have availability to add another guest to the Ross Lake Desolation Peak tour on June 27- July 2, 2023.

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Ross Lake Traverse in the North Cascades

Itinerary

Seattle to North Cascades National Park

Included Activities

North Cascades: Ross Lake to Lightning Creek

Included Activities

North Cascades: Desolation Peak Day Hike

Included Activities

North Cascades: Lightning Creek Valley

Included Activities

North Cascades: Hozomeen Lake

Included Activities

Optional Activities

North Cascades to Seattle

Included Activities

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