Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Calendar
Select any calendar item to get a link to the activity or event page, where you can find more information and register.
*Please note that advanced registration is required for all activities. If you're not a Mountaineers member, you're invited to participate in up to two activities as a guest - you'll just need to create a Mountaineers guest account.
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Navaho Pass & Peak
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based
Tue, Jul 8, 2025 - Wed, Jul 9, 2025
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Butte Camp
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based
Difficulty: Moderate
Thu, Jul 10, 2025 - Fri, Jul 11, 2025
No Prerequisites
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - West Fork Foss Lakes
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based
Difficulty: Very Strenuous
Thu, Jul 10, 2025 - Sat, Jul 12, 2025
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Bark Shanty
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Sat, Jul 12, 2025 - Sun, Jul 13, 2025
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Lake Ingalls
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based
Difficulty: Strenuous
Sat, Jul 19, 2025 - Sun, Jul 20, 2025
No Prerequisites
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Slab Camp Creek & Gray Wolf River
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based
Difficulty: Moderate
Thu, Jul 24, 2025 - Sat, Jul 26, 2025
No Prerequisites
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Wonderland Trail: Longmire to Westside Road
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Mon, Jul 28, 2025 - Wed, Jul 30, 2025
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
CHS Tacoma August Hikes - Melakwa Lake
Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Fri, Aug 8, 2025
No Prerequisites
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Silver Lakes
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based
Difficulty: Strenuous 4
Fri, Aug 15, 2025 - Sat, Aug 16, 2025
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Panhandle Gap
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based
Difficulty: Moderate
Fri, Aug 15, 2025 - Sat, Aug 16, 2025
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Around Mother Mountain
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based
Difficulty: Strenuous
Fri, Aug 22, 2025 - Sun, Aug 24, 2025
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Snowgrass Flat & Goat Lake Basin
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based
Difficulty: Strenuous
Fri, Aug 22, 2025 - Sun, Aug 24, 2025
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Flapjack Lakes & Black and White Lakes Loop
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
One night two full day backpacking trip in the Olympics! Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction
Difficulty: Very Strenuous
Sat, Aug 23, 2025 - Sun, Aug 24, 2025
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Snowgrass Flat & Goat Lake Loop
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Best of Goat Rocks! 2 night 3 full day backpacking trip to the best place
Difficulty: Strenuous
Sat, Sep 6, 2025 - Mon, Sep 8, 2025
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required