Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course
Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Tubal Cain Mine, Buckhorn Lake & Marmot Pass
On this field trip, we'll spend a weekend exploring the Buckhorn Wilderness area of Olympic National Forest. Registration is restricted to Jenne's and Camilla's mentor group until June 1st at 8am. Then any B3 student is welcome to request permission.
Contacts
- Sat, Jun 20, 2026 — Sun, Jun 21, 2026
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 17.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,700 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2mph
- 11 (11 capacity)
- Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Fri, Jun 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
This is a beginner’s backpacking trip, giving students the opportunity to try out their gear and apply the skills they've learned in the B3 course. We’ll be exploring the Buckhorn Wilderness in the Olympic National Forest.
On our first day, we'll start hiking at the Tubal Cain trailhead, collect water at Copper Creek, and continue up to our dry camp at Buckhorn Pass (7 miles, 2700' gain). After setting up camp, we can explore the nearby area, including up towards Marmot Pass. On our second day, we'll pack up and descend back to the trailhead (7 miles, 2700' descent).
We'll hike at a moderate pace (1.5-2 mph), and take breaks for snacks, views, and pictures.
Saturday morning at the Tubal Cain Trailhead. Precise time and location will be shared in pre-trip materials.
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, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader