Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course
Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Baker River & East Baker Lake
Great early season introduction to backpacking. Easy, low elevation gain walk along Baker Lake. Old growth tress, bridges and possible view of Mt Baker and Mt Shuksan with a possible side trip to see "Big Doug", the famous gnarly Douglas fir. Preference given to Jenne's and Camilla's mentor group. Other B3 members may contact Jenne after May 15th if there is room on the roster.
Contacts
- Sat, May 30, 2026 — Sun, May 31, 2026
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Easy
- Mileage: 13.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 650 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2 mph
- 10 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Fri, May 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
This is a beginner’s backpacking trip, giving students the opportunity to try out their gear and apply the skills they've learned in the B3 course.
We will hike 4.5 miles to the Noisey Creek Campsite, and set up camp by the lake. We can then go visit "Big Doug," the old Douglas Fir, about a mile or so round trip.
On the 2nd day, we will break camp and hike out. There may be an optional gathering at a great bakery, 5B's, afterwards before we head home.
Meet at 9:30 am on the East Baker River trailhead parking lot packed and ready to hike.
Baker River & East 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