Trip
Backpack - Sheep Lake (Chinook Pass)
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers on May 1.
Contacts
Frank McCracken
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
- Fri, Jul 7, 2023 — Sun, Jul 9, 2023
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 12.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
- Pace: Easy but intentional
- 3 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Puyallup/South Hill park n ride, located at Hwy 512 and 94th St S, at 8:30 AM to caravan to the parking area at Chinook Pass.
TBD
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers on May 1.
After arriving and setting up of our campsite, we can explore Naches Peak area on Friday, and northward on the Pacific Crest Trail on Saturday.
Route/Place
Sourdough Gap
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Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
Green Trails Bumping Lake No. 271
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270 - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
To be discussed at lecture for Introduction to Backpacking course students.
The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:
A change of clothes
- Tent with footprint/ground tarp
- Stove and fuel
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Water filter
- Bear canister or Ursack
- Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
- Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
Trip Reports