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Backpack - Dosewallips River/Abandoned National Park Road

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Backpack - Dosewallips River/Abandoned National Park Road

Beautiful Forest Road hike and backpack location. Hike by the river and enjoy the beautiful forest and waterfalls along the way. Camp by the old Ranger cabin that is now abandoned.

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Luciana (Lu) Wright
Luciana (Lu) Wright
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 13.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 mph

Northwest Forest pass or America the Beautiful pass required to park at the trailhead. 

Hike out and back 13 miles total.

Day trip optional 2 miles on day 1. 6 miles on day 2.

Information will be sent out to participants a week before the trip. 

Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers on May 1.

Route/Place

Dosewallips River/Abandoned National Park Road


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Required Equipment

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 rodent-proof Ursack
  • Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
  • Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
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