Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course

Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Seven Lakes Basin & High Divide

This field trip will give B3 students the opportunity to try out gear and new skills on an easy overnight backpack with an experienced mentor. Priority to Luis&Karla mentor group until April 15th

Contacts

Luis Zuniga

Primary Leader

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 — Sun, Sep 17, 2023
Committee: Foothills Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Backpacking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous, Strenuous
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 22.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 4,500 ft

Availability: FULL, 3 on waitlist (8 capacity)
Instructor Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

Mink Lake Trailhead (Sol Duc HotSprings Parking) in the morning. Time TBD

Leader's notes

Need an ONP pass or the interagency pass to park.

Day 1: TH to Deer Lake. 5.5 mi 2800ft of ascent.

Day 2: Deer Lake to Sol Duc Park. 8 mi, 2400 ft of ascent.

Day 3: Sol Duc Park to TH. 7 mi,1100 ft of loss

This is a challenging trip due to the elevation profile. Please consider the daily gain before requesting permission. When contacting me, please share recent 10+ mi hikes that you have done, or with 4000ft+ of gain.

Route/Place

Seven Lakes Basin & High Divide

Recommended Maps:
Green Trails Seven Lakes Basin/Mt Olympus Climb No. 133S
Custom Correct Seven Lakes Basin - Hoh
USGS Mount Carrie
USGS Bogachiel Peak
See full route/place details.