Trip

Backpack - Enchanted Valley

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

Fri, Jul 28, 2023 — Sun, Jul 30, 2023
Committee: Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Backpacking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Easy
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 33.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 4,670 ft

Availability: FULL (4 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

Meeting place and time will be sent to registered participants.

Leader's notes

Bear bag or canister is required. Permit fee of $16/person will be payable to the leader on the first day of the trip.

Fitness: While this is a great trip to test what you've learned in the course, it's not a trip for beginner fitness. Day 1 and 3 are longer, strenuous hikes to and from our campsite, so participants should have a good fitness level and train with a weighted pack. Day 2 will be a day hike into Enchanted Valley and the group will decide together how much further we go. Applicants will discuss recent experience and training plans during a call with the leaders prior to acceptance.

The group will discuss carpool options as well as whether to stay closer to the trail head the night before Day 1 to allow for an earlier start time.

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

Route/Place

Enchanted Valley

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Green Trails Mt Christie No. 166
Green Trails Mt Steel No. 167
Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park
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Custom Correct Enchanted Valley - Skokomish
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