Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Flapjack Lakes & Black and White Lakes Loop

tbd as well as this trip being permit dependent.

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Day 1) Hike up to Flapjack Lakes to set up camp (7ish miles and 3800 ft EG).   Optional out and back to Gladys Divide adding 3ish challenging miles.

Day 2) Pack it up, head up to black and white lakes, then back to TH via  B+W loop trail (10) miles.

You will see river and rapids, alpine lakes, and gorgeous mountaintop views as well as hanging out and sweating with cool people! Endorphin alert!

Leader Permission required.  Intro to backpacking students-email me with your commitment to train and why you want to go on this trip.   Need to have one backpacking trip and 3-10 mile+ hikes in 2025 before this trip. You will want to have the physical conditioning to enjoy this trip and to have your backpack and shoes figured out.

Trip opens to general members 4/28-leader permission-please email me with your recent backpacking experience and why you want to go on this trip.

This trip is rated strenuous for elevation gain and distance.  Please be realistic about your physical conditioning/commitment to train before signing up for this hike.  People who like to "do it all" and who would rather be moving/hiking all day vs relaxing at camp, sign up. The best views and places are worth the effort!

*dates on this trip subject to change based on permit availability