Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course
Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Baker Lake
This field trip will give B3 students the opportunity to try out gear and new skills on an overnight backpack with some experienced mentors.
- Sat, Apr 29, 2023 — Sun, Apr 30, 2023
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 14.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 300 ft
- High Point Elevation: 1,000 ft
- Pace: 1.5 mph
- 2 (8 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the south lake trailhead Saturday morning at 9 am. Trail conditions scouted in advance will determine if we leave and return from the south trailhead, or hike from the south trailhead to the north trailhead with a car shuttle. Either option provides a great backpacking experience along the east bank trail.
A good early season destination along the East Bank trail of Baker Lake. See ww.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/baker-lake-maple-grove and www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/baker-lake. Trail conditions scouted in advance will determine if we leave and return from the south trailhead, or hike from the south trailhead to the north trailhead with a car shuttle. Total mileage for either of these options is about 14 miles for the two day trip.
Early priority registration will be given to students in Sarah's mentor group from April 1 through April 10 at 8pm. Then any B3 students can email Sarah at hess@whidbey.com for leader permission to sign-up. Permission requests are not accepted before this registration opening.
A "Hello Hiker" email will be sent about a week before the trip with more detailed information.
Baker Lake
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Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14
Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader