Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course
Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Bean Creek Basin
This easy overnight backpack will take you to a flower-filled basin with plenty of opportunities for rambling to views on the ridges above. Our focus will be to give B3 students the opportunity to try out gear and new skills with an experienced mentor.
- Sat, Jun 20, 2020 — Sun, Jun 21, 2020
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,500 ft
- Pace: 1.5 mph
- 6 (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will start on the trail at 9AM, google map location https://goo.gl/maps/cS18J1RvzeB5Tqfj9. More details for carpooling and meet-up location will be worked out as the date gets closer.
This is a gorgeous early season backpacking trip to a flower-filled basin below a ring of rocky peaks. The walk in to the camp is short but with a steady elevation gain, so you will need to have a reasonable level of fitness to enjoy this trip. More details will be forthcoming and the leader will offer considerable help with gear planning as the date approaches.
Bean Creek Basin
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209
USGS Teanaway Butte
USGS Mount Stuart
USGS Red Top Mtn
USGS Enchantment Lakes - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader