Backpacking Food Dehydration Field Trip - Big Four Ice Caves

10:30am Together we will hike the gentle trail to the Big Four Ice Caves viewpoint where we will have a short break, then hike back to either the covered picnic area or riverside to prepare our meals together. Meal prep area dependent on heat/shade that day.

We will move at an easy pace and adjust as needed--slower on the uphill/faster on the downhill to meet participants needs and foster socialization. Clothing adjustments, bio breaks, and pacing check-ins as the group needs. This trail does have a few sun exposed areas but is mostly dapple shade until the end point near the caves which is full sun. We will cross the Stillaguamish river over a sturdy new metal bridge.  The picnic area is covered and the bridge might provide shade riverside.

Restroom: there are vault toilets in the main parking 

Expectations: for you to arrive on time & ready for a fun adventure, to socialize and participate at your comfort level, advocate for your self any concerns or needs--it's YOUR hike too!

Goals: to embrace the adventure and enjoy the learning journey, return to trailhead safely

Details and directions to meeting place will be sent in Hello Hiker email 

Trailhead Pass required: Northwest Forest Pass