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Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack

Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course

Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Thunder Creek

A one night trip to Thunder Creek. Priority for Heidi and Christy's mentor group until June 2.

Contacts

Heidi Flora
Heidi Flora
Primary Leader
  • Easy/Moderate
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 12.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
  • Pace: 2-2.5 mph

Tentative Meeting Place 8am at the Wilderness Information Center in Marblemount

This is another easy, early season backpack for Heidi and Christy's mentor group. This trip will be open to our B3 students until June 1 and then any open spots will be made available to any qualified member.  We'll meet at the Wilderness Information Center Saturday morning and hike 6.5 miles up the Thunder Creek Trail  to McAllister campsite, close to the creek. After setting up camp and eating lunch, there will be an option to hike further up the trail and explore the area. We'll pack up camp and hike out Sunday morning after breakfast.

Route/Place

Thunder Creek


  • Green Trails Diablo Dam No. 48
    Green Trails Mt Logan No. 49
    Green Trails McGregor Mtn No. 81
    Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

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

Ursack with odor free bags (ie Opsaks) or bear can required for food storage

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