Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course
Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Baker River to Noisy Creek Camp
This field trip will give B3 students the opportunity to try out gear and new skills on an easy overnight backpack with experienced mentors. Priority signup March 31 - April 6 for B3 students in Renee/Melinda's mentor group. Open to any B3 student starting April 7 after requesting permission to sign-up. Contact Renee at wrenlen@gmail.com.
Contacts
- Sat, Apr 20, 2024 — Sun, Apr 21, 2024
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2 mph
- 8 (8 capacity)
- 2 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is a relaxed, early season backpack along the East Bank trail of Baker Lake. We'll hike about 4.5 miles to Noisy Creek campground and take time with our set up to discuss your gear. Afterwards we can take an optional day hike along the lake shore through the old growth forest to the Big Doug, and, weather permitting, take in lovely views of Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan.
Caltopo GPS route: https://caltopo.com/m/J10F7
Weather forecast: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?textField1=48.6456131316&textField2=-121.674613953#.Xt54Sy2ZPs0
Expect a Hello Hiker email about a week before the trip with detailed information.
We'll go rain or shine!
Meet at 9 am on Saturday, April 20 at the trailhead on the northern end of the lake. The northern trailhead is 2 1/4 hours from Seattle: https://maps.app.goo.gl/znb3jL6g2UGECuuJ6 Northwest Forest Pass is required for parking.
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