
Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course
Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Tubal Cain Mine, Buckhorn Lake & Marmot Pass
Enjoy this two day weekend backpack in the NE Olympic Buckhorn Wilderness. This 16 mile RT B3 trip will expand our skills as we explore the Tubal Cain mine, Marmot Pass, and Buckhorn Mtn areas.
- Sat, Aug 10, 2024 — Sun, Aug 11, 2024
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Challenging
- Mileage: 16.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 5,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,988 ft
- Pace: 2 mph
- 1 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Note a possible side trip to Tull Canyon's B17 plane crash site adding one mile and +500 feet elevation to the trip. We'll have a dry camp at Buckhorn Pass, so four liters of water carrying capacity is needed. The route includes hiking to Marmot Pass and Buckhorn Mtn summit. The leader has rated the trip challenging due to these additions. More information will be provided in the "Hello Hiker" email to all participants before the trip.
Meet at the Tubal Cain trailhead near Sequim with packs ready and boots on ready to go at 10:30am on Saturday, August 10.
Tubal Cain Mine, Buckhorn Lake & Marmot Pass
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Green Trails Tyler Peak No. 136
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness
Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials, 4 liters of water carrying capacity, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader.