Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Ozette Triangle
*Trip initially open to Tacoma backpacking students April 6-26, 2026.Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers April 27, 2026. Overnight Backpacking Field trip
Contacts
- Sat, Jun 13, 2026 — Tue, Jun 16, 2026
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 9.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 400 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2 mph
- 4 (6 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Mon, Apr 27, 2026
- Wed, Jun 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
A 9.4-mile loop divide over four day/three-night backpacking trip with the first night at Sand Point and the next 2 nights camping at Cape Alava. On the second day at Cape Alava, On the third day (from Cape Alava) I will lead an optional hike out to the mouth of the Ozette river.
Come and experience the wild Washington coast.
Cost:
The backcountry camping fee is $192.00 plus reservation fee divide by the number of participants. Wilderness Camping Permits are required for all overnight trips into the Olympic National Park backcountry. The fee for each Wilderness Camping Permit is $8 per person per night plus a $6 per permit fee.
An entrance fee is required to drive into the park. options for paying the fee:
One week entrance pass is $30.
Annual Olympic National Park Pass is $55 payment that is good for one year.
Interagency pass - America the Beautiful Pass is $80 payment that is good for one year.
On Saturday, Jun 13, we will meet at the Ozette Trailhead at noon.
On Tuesday, Jun 16, we'll leave camp early to get people back home.
Ozette Triangle
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Green Trails Ozette No. 130S
Custom Correct Ozette Beach Loop
Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park
Green Trails Olympic Coast Beaches No. 99S - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
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 is required for this trip
- Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
- Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste (pit toilet are available at the campsites)