Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course

Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Surprise Lake

Join Caroline and Jenny on a Group #6 B3 Backpack lollipop loop to Surprise Lake where we will set up camp for the next two days. There will be a day trip to Warm Lake, and a return trip on the second part of the lollipop loop.

Contacts

Caroline Fox

Primary Leader

Fri, Aug 15, 2025 — Sun, Aug 17, 2025
Committee: Foothills Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Backpacking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 25.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
Pace: 2.0 mph

Leadership Permission Required
Availability: 4 (6 capacity)
Instructor Availability: 1 (2 capacity)
Registration Open: Sun, Jun 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Registration Closed: Thu, Aug 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Meeting place and time

Time for the beautiful Goat Rocks area with a 3-day trip around Surprise Lake. In the warm August month, this trip will have water access along the trail, traverses beautiful wildflower-filled meadows and has campsites along Surprise lake.

On Friday we'll meet at Conrad Meadows TH and hike 6.5 miles gaining about 1800 elevation. We'll set up camp at along the shores of Surprise lake for the next two nights. We`ll get to camp early afternoon and can hang out in the lake and shade. The second day will include a day hike to Warm Lake and possibly Conrad Basin. We will pack up early on Day 3 and head NE back to Conrad Meadows hiking the other side of the loop. More details will be shared closer to the trip with a Hello Hiker email.

Route/Place

Surprise Lake

Recommended Maps & Charts:
Green Trails Goat Rocks William O Douglas Wilderness No. 303S
Green Trails Walupt Lake No. 335
Green Trails White Pass No. 303
See full route/place details.