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Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course
Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Mount Townsend
Join us for this two-nighter on the Olympic Peninsula for wildflowers, old growth, waterfalls and views! Preference given to Kat and Christina's mentor group.
- Fri, Aug 18, 2023 — Sun, Aug 20, 2023
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
- 5 (8 capacity)
- FULL (1 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD
Our proposed plan:
- Day One: hike from upper TH to Windy camp, 2.5 mi, 2000 gain, 150 loss
- Day Two: hike from Windy Camp to Mount Townsend summit (3mi, 1000 gain/loss)
- Day Three hike out, 2.5 mi, 150 gain, 2000 loss
Route/Place
Mount Townsend
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USGS Mt Townsend
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader.
Trip Reports