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Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack

Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course

Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Suiattle River

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. It is a two day, one night, 15 miles round trip moderate backpack trip with 1,000’ elevation gain along the west Glacier Peak Wilderness`s Suiattle River.

Contacts

Sarah Hess
Sarah Hess
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 17.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 2,500 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2 mph

Suiattle River trailhead, Saturday, May 18, 10am with NW Forest Pass

This is a lovely early season river walk along the glacial Suiattle River that flows off the west flanks of Glacier Peak. We`ll hike 7 ½ evenly graded forest miles to the spacious Pacific Crest Trail camp.  A great trip to get the hiking legs moving and dial-in your gear for the season.

Route/Place

Suiattle River


  • Green Trails Mountain Loop Highway No. 111SX
    Green Trails Glacier Peak No. 112
    Trails Illustrated Glacier Peak Wilderness
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader

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