Dosewallips River/Abandoned National Park Road

Trip

Backpack - Dosewallips River/Abandoned National Park Road

Preference given to Olympia Backpacking Course participants

  • Moderate
  • For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
  • Mileage: 11.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft

7:00 a.m. Place announced to registered participants

This is a lovely hike along an abandoned road along a beautiful river with waterfalls.  Depending on the group we can stop at Desewallips Campground or move on to one of several samp sites along the West Fork Dosewallips river.

Route/Place

Dosewallips River/Abandoned National Park Road



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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

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 extra stuff sack and cord designated for hanging food
  • Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
  • Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
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