Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course
Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Thorp Lake & Lookout
Hike 2 miles in to a lake, where we will set up camp, lighten our packs and then head up to the fire lookout. A varied terrain of forest and meadow culminating in 360 degrees offering stunning views of Mount Rainier, Mount Stuart, Mount Daniel and the Dutch Miller Gap peaks! (Priority given to students of Christina and Kat's mentor group until May 15th)
Contacts
- Sat, Jul 8, 2023 — Sun, Jul 9, 2023
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate, Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 10.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,884 ft
- 1 (5 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at Preston Park & Ride. More details to come in Hello Hiker email.
The elevation may seem intimidating at first, but we will hike in 2 miles to the lake where we will unload some of the pack weight, set up camp, and hike up to the lookout where working a little hard will be worth it for the stellar views that await! More details to come!
Thorp Lake & Lookout
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
Green Trails Kachess Lake No. 208 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader