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Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack

Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course

Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Tubal Cain Mine, Buckhorn Lake & Marmot Pass

Enjoy this two day weekend backpack in the NE Olympic Buckhorn Wilderness. This 16 mile RT B3 trip will expand our skills as we explore the Tubal Cain mine, Marmot Pass, and Buckhorn Mtn areas.

Contacts

Sarah Hess
Sarah Hess
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 16.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,000 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 6,988 ft
  • Pace: 2 mph

Meet at the Tubal Cain trailhead  near Sequim with packs ready and boots on ready to go at 10am on Saturday, August 10.

Note a possible side trip to Tull Canyon's B17 plane crash site adding one mile and +500 feet  elevation to the trip.  We'll have a dry camp at Buckhorn Pass, so four liters of water carrying capacity is needed.  The route includes hiking to Marmot Pass and Buckhorn Mtn summit.  The leader has rated the trip challenging due to these additions. More information will be provided in the "Hello Hiker" email to all participants before the trip.

Route/Place

Tubal Cain Mine, Buckhorn Lake & Marmot Pass


  • Green Trails Tyler Peak No. 136
    Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
    Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness
    Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials, 4 liters of water carrying capacity, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader.

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