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Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack

Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course

Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Enchanted Valley

Hike an easy 26 miles round trip through towering mossy rainforest along one of the Olympics’ grandest rivers, to a deep green valley and meadow camps surrounded by cliffs with cascading waterfalls. Enjoy bears, elk, and an abandoned hotel for company. Total elevation gain 1800ft. This field trip will give B3 students the opportunity to try out gear and new skills on an easy overnight backpack with an experienced mentor.

Contacts

Colin Chapman
Colin Chapman
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 26.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 2,004 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2mph

8:00 am at Quinault Ranger Station

We’ll be hiking at a moderate pace (1.5-2mph), and once we get into camp we’ll focus on getting everyone’s tent/sleeping system set up. Sharing of tents, stoves, water treatment, and bear canisters is encouraged.  On Saturday we’ll have a day hike up to Appleton Pass if there is sufficient interest.  Otherwise we’ll relax in camp and take in the amazing scenery.

Route/Place

Enchanted Valley


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

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

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