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 starting June 22; send an email to hess@whidbey.com with your mentor's name and recent trip experience so we can ensure this trip is a good fit for you.
Contacts
- Fri, Aug 28, 2026 — Sun, Aug 30, 2026
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 21.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 7,850 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,200 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2
- 8 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Sun, Jun 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Mon, Jun 22, 2026
- Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
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 to Hannegan Peak, EL 6181, 3 miles RT, +1480', for views into the North Cascades Park and our next day's journey.
Day 2: Day hike from camp into the Park along Copper Ridge to Egg Lake. Peak views 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'.
A "Hello Hiker" email noting trip details will be sent to participants about two weeks before the trip. NW Forest Pass required.
Meet at the Hannegan Trailhead off Mt. Baker Highway 542 at 10am with boots on and packs ready to go (rain or shine).
Hannegan Pass
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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.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader.