Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course

Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Hannegan Pass

A North Cascades adventure. Camp near Hannegan Pass in the Mt. Baker area with side trips to Hannegan Peak and Copper Ridge's Egg Lake. Lots of alpine views. Any B3er can request permission to register for the trip after June 15 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.

Contacts

Sarah Hess

Primary Leader

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 — Sun, Jul 20, 2025
Committee: Foothills Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Backpacking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Strenuous
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 19.5 mi
Elevation Gain: 7,750 ft
High Point Elevation: 6,181 ft
Pace: 1.5-2 mph

Availability: 8 (8 capacity)
Instructor Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Leader's notes

We'll be camping in the Mt. Baker Wilderness, and day tripping into the North Cascades National Park.

Day 1. Hannegan Trailhead to Hannegan Camp, 3.7 miles, +2165'. Set up camp, then day hike in the afternoon (probably with micro-spikes due to some snow on the trail) from camp to Hannegan Peak, EL 6181, 3 miles RT, +1480', for views into the North Cascades Park and day two's journey.

Day 2. Day hike from camp into the Park to Egg Lake on Copper Ridge. Peaks in all directions! Return to camp. Round trip is an ambitious 9.2 miles, +-3500'.

Day 3. Camp to Hannegan TH, 3.7 miles, -2165'.

Meeting place and time

Meet at the Hannegan Trailhead off Mt. Baker Highway 542 at 10am with boots on and packs ready (rain or shine).

Route/Place

Hannegan Pass

Recommended Maps & Charts:
Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14
Green Trails Mt Challenger No. 15
Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
Green Trails North Cascades Ross Lake No. 16SX
Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
See full route/place details.