Field trip: Basic Backpacking
Basic Backpacking Field Trip - Packwood Lake
This a well maintained, mellow trail to a beautiful lake with many lakeside camps.
Contacts
- Wed, May 26, 2021 — Thu, May 27, 2021
- Seattle Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Easy
- Mileage: 10.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,105 ft
- Pace: casual pace
- 1 (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Packwood Lake Trailhead at noon, please be ready to start hiking by 1230.
This a well maintained, mellow trail to a beautiful lake with many lakeside camps. We will have plenty of time to hike in to camp and can take an easy pace so that everyone can get used to any gear adjustments.
About Basic Backpacking Field Trips
The Basic Backpacking Field Trip, or "student backpack", is the final scheduled activity of the Basic Backpacking Course. For most students it will be their first overnight trip in the backcountry. Student backpacks are usually single-night trips along Easy or Moderate routes that do not present any unusual technical challenges.
Packwood Lake
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Green Trails Goat Rocks William O Douglas Wilderness No. 303S
Green Trails Packwood No. 302 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
See course lectures and handouts.