Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Ancient Lake

We will meet at the Ancient Lakes Lower Trailhead on Saturday April 20 at 11 am. 

Directions: From I-90 take exit 149, turn left onto SR 281, and drive north towards Quincy and Wenatchee. In 5.6 miles turn left onto White Trail Road (aka 5-NW) and drive 7.8 miles to 9-NW (note: after 4 miles White Trail Rd swings north & may also be signed U-NW).

Turn left on 9-NW and drive west. In 2 miles the pavement ends and the road becomes Ancient Lakes Road. Follow it down onto Babcock Bench and drive 4 miles to the trailhead.

This will be an easy, slow-paced trip ideal for beginning backpackers or for warming back up for a new backpacking season. We will focus on dialing in our backpacking gear, get experience setting up and breaking camp, and get excited for longer, more challenging trips to come in the season, all while enjoying sunshine and spectacular scenery. Priority registration for students in Yates and Casey's mentor group prior to April 8. Other B3 students can request permission on April 8 or later. 

Day 1: We will hike an easy 2.5 miles along the southern trail to set-up camp at Ancient Lakes. After setting up camp, we will have an optional 2-mile round trip hike to explore the area.

Day 2: We will break camp, enjoy breakfast, and hike 2.0 miles out on the northern route. 

 Note: There is no potable water available on trail—we will be packing in all of our water for the overnight trip. Students should plan on carrying at least 4 liters of water (we will discuss how to plan for water  prior to the trip) and have extra water in the car 

We will have a zoom meeting on the evening of Thursday, April 18 at 7pm to discuss trip preparations and expectations.