Trip
Backpack - Enchanted Valley
This classic 26-mile backpack will take us past waterfalls and through history in the Olympic Peninsula.
- Sat, Jul 2, 2022 — Tue, Jul 5, 2022
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy, Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 26.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
- Pace: 1.5 mph
- 8 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at Graves Creek Trailhead by 10:00 am.
This is intended to be a fairly relaxed backpack with ample time to enjoy the trail.
Day 1: We will hike 6.5 miles to O’Neill Creek Campground.
Day 2: We will hike 6.5 miles to Enchanted Valley Campground.
Day 3: We will hike 6.5 miles to O’Neill Creek Campground.
Day 4: We will hike 6.5 miles back to the trailhead.
Participants will need to reimburse the leader for the cost of the permits. For 8 participants, the cost is $27/person.
Learn more: https://www.jauntyeverywhere.com/backpacking-enchanted-valley-day-hike-anderson-glacier/
Enchanted Valley
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Green Trails Mt Christie No. 166
Green Trails Mt Steel No. 167
Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park
Custom Correct Quinault-Colonel Bob
Custom Correct Enchanted Valley - Skokomish
Custom Correct Brothers - Mt Anderson - See full route/place details.
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 canisters are required.
- Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
- Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste