
Trip
Backpack - Black Canyon (Umtanum Ridge)
** Social Hike at a slow/moderate pace!** Originally scheduled for the Backpacking Building Blocks course but now open to all!
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Sat, Apr 21, 2018 — Sun, Apr 22, 2018
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,250 ft
- Pace: 1-1.5mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 9AM at the trailhead - google map location https://goo.gl/maps/gA1373kYhj12. Leader will contact participants in advance to discuss carpools.
** LEADERS PERMISSION REQUIRED ONLY SO LEADER CAN BE SURE TO TALK TO ALL WHO SIGN UP **
** NOTE: There is no water at camp so you'll have to carry it, also, it tends to be really windy on the ridge where we set up tents **
We will hike at a slow to moderate pace, taking frequent breaks - photography is encouraged. To keep the group together we may opt to have the slowest hiker lead. We will stop for an extended lunch (~20 minutes) or when we get to camp. We will break camp and head back to our cars Sunday morning around 9am.
** NOTE ** This trip is *NOT* recommended if:
- you prefer to read in your tent the rest of the day once you get in camp (this trip is meant for those that like to be social)
- you like to keep to yourself on a hike and would prefer not to talk to others
- you are awake earlier than 5am and get bored waiting for other folks to wake up
- you don't like, or have problems with, hiking at a slower pace
Black Canyon (Umtanum Ridge)
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WA DNR Yakima
USGS Manastash Creek
USGS Wenas Lake - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader