Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course
Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Suiattle River
We will hike in seven miles and 1000 feet along the Suiattle River among massive old growth trees. The trail intersects the Pacific Crest Trail. If time allows, hikers will have option of day hiking north or south on the PCT for a bit. We may have views of Glacier Peak is weather is clear.
- Sat, Jun 23, 2018 — Sun, Jun 24, 2018
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Easy
- Mileage: 23.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 2,500 ft
- 4 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
To be determined
Hikers should be prepared for possible water crossings and snow patches. Water shoes are required and hiking poles advised to help with water crossings.
Suiattle River
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Green Trails Mountain Loop Highway No. 111SX
Green Trails Glacier Peak No. 112
Trails Illustrated Glacier Peak Wilderness - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader