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.

Contacts

Katrina Sanders

Primary Leader

Fri, Aug 18, 2023 — Sun, Aug 20, 2023
Committee: Foothills Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Backpacking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 6.5 mi
Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft

Leadership Permission Required
Availability: 5 (8 capacity)
Instructor Availability: FULL (1 capacity)
Registration Open: Fri, Jun 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Registration Closed: Mon, Aug 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Leader's notes

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

Meeting place and time

TBD

Route/Place

Mount Townsend

Recommended Maps & Charts:
USGS Mt Townsend
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness
See full route/place details.