Backpack - Navaho Pass

Meet at the Safford Creek TH @ 8:45 AM and plan to start hiking about 9:00 AM. We'll hike in 5 miles with 3,000 ft of elevation gain and make camp in the meadows about a half mile shy of the pass. Early arrival to our campsite should allow time to do some evening exploration without our heavy packs. 

On Sunday, we'll plan to be back to the TH by early afternoon, and back in the city by early evening, depending on Sunday traffic.

Directions to the Stafford Creek TH:  

From Seattle, head east on I-90 to exit 85 for East Cle Elum. Cross the freeway on the overpass and turn right onto Hwy 970. Cross the Teanaway River bridge, and in seven miles turn left onto Teanaway Road. Proceed on Teanaway Road for approximately 7 miles, bearing right where it becomes the North Fork Teanaway Road. Follow the North Fork Teanaway Road for approximately 6 miles to the end of the pavement at 29 Pines Campground. Take a slight right onto gravel Forest Road 9737. Follow Forest Road 9737 for a little over a mile. At the first junction after crossing the bridge over Stafford Creek, turn right onto FR-9703, which is signed for Stafford Creek and drive 2.5 miles to the Stafford Creek trailhead.  ***NORTHWEST FOREST PASS REQUIRED***

If you are interested in carpooling, we can meet at Issaquah Transit Center at 6:30 AM. More details to follow in the pre-trip email.

This is a mentored trip for the leader gaining her Backpacking Leader's Badge.

This destination is subject to change if it is determined that there has not been enough snow melt to allow us to camp in the meadows. Leader plans to hike the route the week before to assess current conditions and will notify the group at that time if a new destination is required.