Youth activity
Tacoma Pathfinders & Explorers - Kick-Off Trip - Deception Pass State Park
A weekend kick-off event for returning and new families.
- Sat, Sep 20, 2025 — Sun, Sep 21, 2025
- Tacoma Youth Programs
- Youth
- Families, Youth
- Easy, Easy/Moderate
- Casual
- Mileage: 4.3 mi
- Elevation Gain: 484 ft
- 3 (23 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Mon, Aug 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
- Thu, Sep 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Packing List:
Camping: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-camping-checklist.html
Tent
Sleeping bags
Sleeping pads
Pillows
Headlamps/light source
Camp chairs
Camp stove w/ fuel
Camp kitchen
Meals
Extra clothing for weather
Toiletry kit
Since this trip is open to non-members, register directly here on this page. For all other Pathfinders and Explorers registration, use the corresponding course pages.
Every year, Pathfinders and Explorers hosts a Kick-Off Trip which serves as a try-out for prospective new members and a chance for all returning members to get reacquainted with one another over a day of rock climbing and/or hiking.
This trip is community focused and should give anyone new to our programs a good idea of what our culture is like. Interested members need not pay/commit to the club before attending this trip, and will be invited to make their decision to join or not after this trip.
We will meet at Deception Pass State Park at 11am. An email with full details will be sent.
Required Equipment
Camping Gear
Additional Gear Needed
- Backpack
- Sun protection
- Lunch/ snacks
- Water bottles
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Layers for weather