Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Marmot Pass & Buckhorn Mountain
Overnight Backpacking Field trip
- Sat, Jun 27, 2020 — Sun, Jun 28, 2020
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 12.6 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,400 ft
- Pace: 2 mph
- 8 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the Upper Big Quilcene trailhead, ready to go at 8am. For those interested in following me (it's a long forest road to the trailhead), we can meet at the Quilcene Ranger Station at 7am.
We will camp at Shelter Rock Camp, which is a 2.6 mile hike from the trailhead. We will set up camp then, for those interested, we will day hike up to Marmot Pass.
Marmot Pass & Buckhorn Mountain
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Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness
Green Trails Tyler Peak No. 136
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
To be discussed at lecture