Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Silver Lakes
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based on availability on April 28.
- Fri, Aug 15, 2025 — Sat, Aug 16, 2025
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Strenuous 4
- Challenging
- Mileage: 13.4
- Elevation Gain: 4,224 ft
- Pace: 1.75-2
- 4 (4 capacity)
- 2 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
tbd
TBD
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based on availability on April 28.
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