Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Cougar Lakes & Three Lakes
*Trip initially open to Tacoma backpacking students April 8-26, 2026. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers April 27, 2026. Overnight Backpacking Field trip.
Contacts
Monte Windsor
Primary Leader
- Fri, Jul 24, 2026 — Sun, Jul 26, 2026
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Moderate
- Challenging
- Mileage: 19.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,000 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2 mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Mon, Apr 27, 2026
- Tue, Jul 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
We will camp two nights at the Three Lakes campsite with a day hike up to the Pacific Crest Trail and Crag Lake. The hike to camp is about 6 miles and 3,000 feet. We'll meet at the Enumclaw Ranger station to encourage carpools. Trip destination and dates are pending successful reservations being obtained from Mount Rainier National Park
TBD
Route/Place
Dewey Lake, Naches Peak Loop & Pacific Crest Trail
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Green Trails Bumping Lake No. 271
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
To be discussed at lecture
Trip Reports