Trip
Backpack - Pacific Crest Trail: White Pass to Walupt Lake
**The focus of this trip is training for new and prospective leaders** Backpack Snowgrass Flats to White Pass on a one-way trip through the Goat Rocks wilderness and cross the Knife edge. **leader permission Required**
Contacts
Donna Kreuger
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
- Fri, Jul 12, 2024 — Sun, Jul 14, 2024
- Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 28.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 6,000 ft
- Pace: 1-1.5
- FULL (0 capacity)
- 4 (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Begin at Snowgrass Flats trailhead. Details to be provided to registered participants. This trip will require 2 drivers for a car shuttle.
While this trip is appropriate to beginning backpackers, you must be fit enough to carry your full pack 10-12 miles and up to 3,000 feet gain. This is NOT appropriate for you if you are uncomfortable with heights. We’ll be up early in the morning, but travel at a moderate pace. Bear safety measures required.
Route/Place
Pacific Crest Trail: White Pass to Walupt Lake
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Green Trails White Pass No. 303
Green Trails Walupt Lake No. 335
Green Trails Goat Rocks William O Douglas Wilderness No. 303S - 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
Trip Reports