What I Love about Backpacking - Lake Dorothy Washington State Hike

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Published 2019-04-28
I've been backpacking for 60 years now, since I was 5. What I love about backpacking is waking up in our cozy sleeping bag by a beautiful, peaceful lake up in the mountains. I love the smells of the forests and meadows, the sounds of birds and distant waterfalls, fresh coffee and pancakes in the morning, views of cliffs and snow covered mountains, and a refreshing swim in a sparkling clear mountain lake.
Lake Dorothy, in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State is a fairly easy hike, 2 miles each way with an 800’ elevation gain, a good beginner backpacking destination, within a 2 hour drive from Seattle. It gets rather busy with hikers on summer weekends, so we did a 3 day trip midweek in late summer, when there are less people and bugs. I watch the weather forecast and bug reports on WTA for the best time and place to go, and if there are forest fires in the area, the smoke forecast too.
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All Comments (10)
  • @haizeibeizhoneydavidsmith1409
    We will have to go hiking/ camping with you two this summer... haven't been hiking on this one ... I think the kids would love it.
  • @winginitwithirishcolleen6692
    Wow, absolutely stunning views, I have never been West or North/West of Colorado. Max is adorable, he looks so much like my brothers dog. I think Max looks like he is mostly American Bulldog. 💚 The bird stealing his food, 😂. Beautiful video, great to meet you guys!!
  • @erickillg811
    Love the video. I’ve done a few overnight trips to Lake Doherty. Also Bear Lake deer Lake and Snoqualmie. The Alpine Lakes wilderness is such a great place. We’re so spoiled here in the Pacific Northwest.I love it
  • @scottbalsai
    My wife and I have to check this out next time we are in the area.
  • @AlmostHomestead
    Beautiful destination. I think I hiked and camped here when I was a young man. This one will be on our list of hikes to check out soon.
  • @elflordsjourneys
    GOOD for you guys, I did a lot of backpacking in my teen years in the Oregon wilderness around Crater lake,diamond lake,4 mile lake,sky lakes.I have fond memories of soggy fire wood,and packs of voracious mosquitoes. 😀