Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Silver Lakes
Overnight Backpacking Field trip to Silver Lakes and Mt Townsend
Contacts
David Hyde
Primary Leader
- Fri, Aug 21, 2026 — Sat, Aug 22, 2026
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 13.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,224 ft
- Pace: 1.75-2.00
- 4 (4 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Mon, Apr 27, 2026
- Fri, May 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Friday: Backpack to Silver Lakes, camp around the lake (5.3 mi/2756’)
Saturday: Backpack up to Mt Townend for Lunch, then down to the cars (8.1 mi/1468’)
Notes:
Upper Mt Townend Trailhead
In Buckhorn Wilderness, so no permits required
Bear Canister, Ursack or hanging bag required
8AM at the Mt Townsend Trailhead
Route/Place
Mount Townsend
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USGS Mt Townsend
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
To be discussed at lecture
Trip Reports