
Trip
Backpack - Stein River Canyon & Stein Valley
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Sat, Sep 27, 2014 — Sun, Sep 28, 2014
- Seattle Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Easy
- Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
- 8 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Lytton, BC 7:30am
MEMBERS ONLY. Registration open August 1 - September 24.
Pace leisurely to moderate, with stops for photos, enjoyment of scenery and nature.
Optional: Car Camp evening prior to backpack at Skihist Provincial Park (abt 4 mi N of Lytton, *see info link), Canyon Alpine RV Park (nr Boston Bar, abt 25 min S of Lytton), or motel in Lytton. *Skihist info: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/skihist/
Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park is a large provincial park (similar in size to Rainier), without requirements for backcountry camp reservations, fees, permits.
Latest trail report:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/stein_val/trail_report.pdf
Day 1 (Sat): backpack 4-6 miles along/above the Stein River, between trailhead and basecamp in a Lower Stein Canyon camp (Teepee or Earl's Cabin camp). Camps have bearproof food storage, pit toilets and nearby water source. Optional evening hike to explore further upstream.
Day 2 (Sun): backpack out, returning to trailhead mid- to late afternoon.
Leader will have copies of topo map for participants & trail description for group.
Current passport or WA enhanced driver's license (or WA enhanced ID), required for border crossing.
Drive time from Everett, approx 3-3/4 hrs.
Background on Stein pictographs:
http://talonbooks.com/books/they-write-their-dreams-on-the-rock-forever (Leader will bring excerpts for those interested in pictograph interpretations)
http://www.newagetravel.com/stein-valley-bc.shtml
Stein River Canyon & Stein Valley
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CNTS Stein River 92I/5
Stein Valley: Heritage Guide and Map East - 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 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