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Open Backpack - Navaho Pass & Peak

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Open Backpack - Navaho Pass & Peak

Beautiful backpacking trip to Navaho Pass with optional hikes to Wrong Turn Peak and Navaho Peak

Contacts

Beth Lowe
Beth Lowe
Primary Leader
  • Tue, Jul 8, 2025 — Wed, Jul 9, 2025
  • Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
  • Backpacking
  • Adults
  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 16.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,000 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 7,200 ft
  • Pace: 1.75-2.0 mph
  • 1 (4 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Fri, Mar 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
  • Fri, Jul 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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From Stafford Creek trailhead we'll hike 5.5 miles to Navaho pass, camping at the meadow below the pass.  This hike is challenging but we will move at a moderate pace.  Leader will provide shorter optional hike to Wrong Turn Peak after tent setup.  There will be a second optional sunrise hike to Navaho Peak on the morning of July 9. This hike is challenging; ~2 miles RT from Navaho Pass, with elevation gain of 1,225 ft. Trekking poles highly recommended.

All participants must be in good physical condition and cardiovascular health.  

We will meet at Stafford Creek Trailhead, NF-9703 at 10AM on Friday morning July 8th.

Route/Place

Navaho Pass & Peak


  • Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
    Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209
    USGS Red Top Mtn
    USGS Enchantment Lakes
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

To be discussed at lecture for Introduction to Backpacking.

The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:

⦁ Tent with footprint/ground tarp

⦁ Stove and fuel

⦁ Sleeping bag

⦁ Sleeping pad

⦁ Water filter

⦁ Bear canister or Ursack

⦁ Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils

⦁ Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste

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