Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack

Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course

Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - White Pass, Blue Lake & Pilot Ridge Loop

Enjoy a four day backpack that synthesizes all you've learned in the B3 course. From the Mountain Loop Highway we'll be hiking to the southwest flank of Glacier Peak to alpine lakes and the PCT. Any B3er can request permission to register for the trip after June 15 at 8pm; send an email to hess@whidbey.com with your recent trip experience so we can ensure this trip is a good fit for you.

  • strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 28.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 9,800 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 6,300 ft
  • Pace: 1-2 mph

The route, mileage, and elevation gain/loss will be determined later in the B3 season.  But all  trip options include hiking the North Fork Sauk Trail to White Pass on the flank of Glacier Peak, hiking south on the PCT, and  returning to the same trailhead via Pilot Ridge.  Plan on old growth forest and ridges with big views.

Meet at the North Fork Sauk Trailhead off the Mountain Loop Highway at 10am with boots on and packs ready to go (rain or shine).  

Route/Place

White Pass, Blue Lake & Pilot Ridge Loop



  • Green Trails Glacier Peak No. 112

    Green Trails Benchmark Mtn No. 144

    Green Trails Sloan Peak No. 111

    Green Trails Monte Cristo No. 143

    Green Trails Mountain Loop Highway No. 111SX

    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

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