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 Golden Day October 13, 2026 Larchy October 13, 2026 Cloud Point September 20, 2026 Larch crater September 16, 2026