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Basic Backpacking Field Trip - East Bank Trail

Field trip: Basic Backpacking

Basic Backpacking Field Trip - East Bank Trail

Overnight field trip for the Basic Backpacking Course. This is the last scheduled activity for the course.

Contacts

Louise Kornreich
Louise Kornreich
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 16.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft

East Bank Trailhead at 9:30AM

This trip will overnight at Hidden Hand Camp on Ross Lake.

About Basic Backpacking Field Trips

The Basic Backpacking Field Trip is the final scheduled activity of the Basic Backpacking Course.  For most students it will be their first overnight trip in the backcountry.  Basic Backpacking Field Trips are usually single-night trips along Easy or Moderate routes that do not present any unusual technical challenges.   

Route/Place

East Bank Trail


  • Green Trails Jack Mountain No. 17
    Green Trails Ross Lake No. 16
    Green Trails Diablo Dam No. 48
    Green Trails Mt Logan No. 49
    Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

See course lectures and handouts.

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