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Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack

Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course

Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Mount Townsend

Join us for this two-nighter on the Olympic Peninsula for wildflowers, old growth, waterfalls and views! Preference given to Kat and Christina's mentor group.

Contacts

Katrina Sanders
Katrina Sanders
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft

TBD

Our proposed plan: 

  • Day One: hike from upper TH to Windy camp, 2.5 mi, 2000 gain, 150 loss  
  • Day Two: hike from Windy Camp to Mount Townsend summit (3mi, 1000 gain/loss)
  • Day Three hike out, 2.5 mi, 150 gain, 2000 loss
Route/Place

Mount Townsend


  • USGS Mt Townsend
    Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
    Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader.

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