Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Bark Shanty
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based on availability on April 28. A moderate trail alongside a ridge to a expansive campsite called Bark Shanty.
Contacts
- Sat, Jul 12, 2025 — Sun, Jul 13, 2025
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Easy
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- Pace: 1.5 mph
- 4 (4 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students.
Trip will open to all Mountaineers based on availability on April 28.
Depending upon time of arrival at the camping site, we may take an excursion further along the trail.
the trail is an old road that is has a gently rolling grade. Campsite is next to a small river.
Note requirement for use of a bear canister to protect your food.
We will meet at the car parking area next to the Tacoma Bus transfer location at Tacoma Community College, corner of S 19 Street and S Mildred Street, at 8:00 AM. Entrance on S 19th Street. Northwest Forest Service parking Pass.
Required Equipment
To be discussed at lecture for Introduction to Backpacking course students.
The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:
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Tent with footprint/ground tarp
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Stove and fuel
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Sleeping bag
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Sleeping pad
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Water filter
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Bear canister
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Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
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Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste