
Field trip: Basic Backpacking
Basic Backpacking Field Trip - Packwood Lake
Overnight field trip for the Basic Backpacking Course. This is the last scheduled activity for the course.
- Sat, May 31, 2025 — Sun, Jun 1, 2025
- Seattle Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.1 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,105 ft
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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.
Meet at trailhead at 8am. We will discuss carpool options closer to the date.
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.