
Trip
Backpack - Dosewallips River/Abandoned National Park Road
Preference given to Olympia Backpacking Course participants
- Sat, Jul 23, 2016 — Sun, Jul 24, 2016
- Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking, Backpacking, Trail Running
- Adults
- Moderate
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
- FULL (5 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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.
7:00 a.m. Place announced to registered participants
Route/Place
Dosewallips River/Abandoned National Park Road
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Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Green Trails Tyler Peak No. 136
Green Trails The Brothers No. 168
Green Trails Mt Steel No. 167
Custom Correct Gray Wolf - Dosewallips
Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness - See full route/place details.
Roster
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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