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Basic Backpacking Field Trip

Field trip: Basic Backpacking

Basic Backpacking Field Trip - Thunder Creek

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

Contacts

Alina Badus
Alina Badus
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 2,100 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2mph
  • FULL (4 capacity)
  • FULL (3 capacity)
  • Thu, Apr 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • Tue, May 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Beautiful hike of 6.6 miles and 1000ft elevation gain through gorgeous old-growth forest. Destination change from the original Big Beaver Camp, due to road closure. Permits secured for McAllister group camp.

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.   

TBA, but not too early in the morning. Carpooling strongly encouraged, to reduce our impact on roads and parking areas.

Drivers will need to share their car details with the trip leader ahead of time to be added to the permit for overnight parking. 

Pack fitting and gear check at the trailhead; we'll aim to start hiking around 9AM.

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Route/Place

Thunder Creek


  • Green Trails Diablo Dam No. 48
    Green Trails Mt Logan No. 49
    Green Trails McGregor Mtn No. 81
    Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
  • See full route/place details.
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

See course lectures and handouts.

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