Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack

Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course

Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Bean Creek Basin & Navaho Pass

Backpack the sunny east side Teanaway area with camps in Bean Creek Basin and below Navaho Pass. Possible side trips based on weather and interest. We'll have a short car shuttle between the Beverly Turnpike and Stafford Creek trailheads. Any B3er can request permission to register for the trip after April 6 at 8pm; send an email to hess@whidbey.com with your recent trip experience so we can ensure this trip is a good fit for you.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 13.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,750 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 6,000 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 mph

The trip description is the base trip.  There will be big views and possible side trips.

Day  1.  Beverly Turnpike TH to Bean Basin camp, 2.3 miles,  +1950 with an even grade.

Day 2.  Bean Basin camp  to Stafford Creek camp, 5.3 miles, +2200 with three climbs.

Day 3.  Day hike Stafford camp up to Navaho Pass for the big view, return to camp to pack up, then downhill to Stafford Creek trailhead, 6 miles, +600, - 3000 with an even grade. Shuttle back to Beverly Turnpike TH for our cars.

Meet at the Stafford Creek trailhead at 10am, boots on and packs ready (rain or shine).  We'll leave some cars at Stafford and carpool to the Beverly Turnpike TH to start our trip.

Route/Place

Bean Creek Basin



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    USGS Teanaway Butte

    USGS Mount Stuart

    USGS Red Top Mtn

    USGS Enchantment Lakes
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader.

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