Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course

Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Tuck & Robin Lakes

This two night trip will involve overnights at two different lakes (Robin and Deep), and significant elevation gain on the first two days.

Contacts

Deb Stoner-Ma

Primary Leader

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

Difficulty: Very Strenuous
Leader Rating: Challenging
High Point Elevation: 6,280 ft
Pace: 1.5-2.5

Availability: 8 (8 capacity)
Instructor Availability: 2 (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Leader's notes

Itinerary:

Day one:

Trailhead to Robin Lakes (6.4 miles/3400'). Deception Pass Trail (#1376) north to Trail #1376-1 to Tuck and Robin Lakes. The trail to the lakes is steep (3000' in ~3 miles). The final stretch between Tuck and Robin Lakes is marked by cairns and will require careful navigation.

Day two:

Robin Lake to Deep Lake (11.1 miles/3400') Route: hike back down to intersection with Deception Pass Trail, turn right and ascend to Deception Pass. South on the PCT through Cathedral Pass. Shortly after the junction with the Cathedral Pass Trail (#1345), the trail to Deep Lake (#1375) heads off to the right. Privy is available, plenty of camping spots.

Day three:

Deep Lake to trailhead (7.5 miles/1557' ascent). Route: hike back to PCT, then turn right (S) on Cathedral Pass Trail. Nosh Nosh Wahtum is a nice rest spot. There is a bridge across the Cle Elum River. We will end up at the Cathedral Pass Trailhead and need to walk a short ways on the road to reach our cars.

More information will be added shortly

Meeting place and time

We will meet at the Tucquala Meadow Trailhead (NOT Cathedral Pass Trailhead) at 9AM, ready to go, and start hiking at 9:15. The trailhead is located at the end of Cle Elum Valley Road/NF-4330 (coordinates 47.54493, -121.09803). It is approximately a 3 hour drive from the Seattle area.

Route/Place