Jen went backpacking Skookum Lake September 8 to September 10, 2012 8 miles 1,000 feet gained 2 nights Skookum Lake Backpack 0 Deep swimmable lake in the Clackamas watershed. Full of trout and crawdads. Short enough hike for kids. Many options for dayhikes from here. What a great location! More from Jen Prindle from the north side November 8, 2026 Donahue Creek November 4, 2026 Back of Dog October 22, 2026 Eagle's Nest October 17, 2026