Trip
Backpack - Butte Camp
Enjoy a less challenging approach to the iconic Loowit Trail where you can experience views of both Mt Hood and Mt St Helens. Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Optional trip to Ape Caves on Sunday! Trip will open to all Mountaineers on May 1.
Contacts
- Sat, Sep 30, 2023 — Sun, Oct 1, 2023
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 16.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,650 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2.0 mph
- 2 (4 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This trip is being relocated to Butte Camp along the Loowit. We will meet at the Red Rock Pass Trailhead at 10:15 a.m.
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers on May 1.
This will be a fairly relaxed backpack, with time to enjoy the beauty of Mt. St. Helen’s. On Sunday, participants can choose to join us for an easy hike to Ape Caves, which is nearby, and a short (1.5 mile) out and back walk in the caves. There is $2 fee to visit the caves, payable on Recreation.gov.
hiking & Travel Considerations
Hiking in the fall can be beautiful when you are prepared for the conditions. Forecast is for dry weather; temperatures are expected to be highs in the 50s and lows in the 40s, but be prepared for conditions to change (colder, wetter). Wear bright colors in case there are hunters.
Butte Camp
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Green Trails Mount St Helens NVM No. 332S
Green Trails Mt St Helens NW No. 364S
Green Trails Mt St Helens No. 364 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
To be discussed at lecture for Introduction to Backpacking course students.
The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:
- Tent with footprint/ground tarp
- Stove and fuel
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Water filter
- Bear canister or Ursack
- Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
- Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste