Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course

Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Hannegan Pass

This 2-night, 3 day backpack will give B3 students the opportunity to gain experience with multi-night trips. Priority will be given to B3 students in Jenny and Jennie's mentor group until July 1st. After July 1st, B3ers in other mentor groups can request leader permission to join the trip.

Contacts

Jennifer Sager

Primary Leader

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 — Sun, Jul 19, 2026
Committee: Foothills Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Backpacking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Strenuous
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 20.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 7,400 ft
High Point Elevation: 6,200 ft
Pace: 2.0 mph

Leadership Permission Required
Availability: FULL (8 capacity)
Instructor Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Registration Open: Mon, Apr 27, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Non-Priority Registration Open: Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Registration Closed: Fri, Jul 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Leader's notes

This is a 3 night trip in the Mount Baker area that will allow B3ers to gain confidence with multi-night trips.

We'll be hiking at a decent pace (2 mph), with breaks for food and pictures.

A Hello Hiker addressing trip details will be emailed to all participants about a week before the trip. General details are below:
Day 1: Hike from Hannegan Trailhead to Hannegan Camp (4 mi, +2148 ft). Set up camp and then take an optional day hike to Peak (3.3 mi, +1523 ft). Total 7.3 miles, +3671 ft with day hike.

Day 2: Day hike along Copper Ridge, turning around at Silesia Camp (8.4 miles and up to + 3100 ft RT).

Day 3: Pack up and head back to the trailhead (4 mi, +604 ft).

Meeting place and time

Meet at the Hannegan Trailhead (https://share.google/JBUK1tO79oH2tSAdB). Have your boots on and pack ready to go at 9:30 AM on Friday July 17th.

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.