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Bikepacking Field Trip

Field trip: Basic Bikepacking Course

Bikepacking Field Trip - Palouse to Cascades Trail

An overnight field trip to put your bikepacking gear and skills to the test on the trail.

Contacts

Brian Starlin
Brian Starlin
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 16.0 mi

Meeting time to be announced  prior to trip.  Meeting place is planned to be  South Cle Elum P2C Trailhead. 

This will be a one night bikepacking trip to a location in Eastern WA.  The location is subject to change based on weather and conditions. 

SATURDAY - Participants and instructors will be divided into smaller groups.  The plan is to meet in South Cle Elum, ride eastward on the P2C trail for 7.4 miles, and set up camping at Ponderosa Camp. After setting up camp, groups will day-ride further eastward, and return to camp in the afternoon. (Sunrise 5:50 AM. Sunset 8:11 PM)  

SUNDAY - The plan is to have breakfast at camp, ride back to the trailhead, and have a post-ride brunch. Return time is TBD.

PERMITS AND FEES - Parking at the Washington State Park Trailhead requires a WA Discover Pass. There will be an overnight camp fee that the leader will split and  and collect from among trip participants & instructors. 

Route/Place

Palouse to Cascades Trail


  • Green Trails Rattlesnake Mtn No. 205S
    Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
    Green Trails Mount Si NRCA No. 206S
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Bike and all your overnight gear!

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