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Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Tubal Cain Mine, Buckhorn Lake & Marmot Pass

Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking

Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Tubal Cain Mine, Buckhorn Lake & Marmot Pass

Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based on availability on April 28.

Contacts

David Hyde
David Hyde
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 18.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,689 ft
  • Pace: 1.75-2.0

Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students.
Trip will open to all Mountaineers based on availability on April 28.

              Friday: Backpack to Tubal Cain Mine, setup camp for 2 nights (3.5 mi, 1167’), then day hike to B-17 Crash Site (2.0 mi, 578’)

              Saturday: Day hike to Buckhorn Lake & Buckhorn Pass (maybe Marmot Pass) (9.6 mi, 2886’)

              Sunday: Backpack to Cars (3.5 mi, 58’)

Notes:
Tubal Cain Trailhead
Hike is in the Buckhorn Wilderness, so Permits Required
Proper Food Storage is required (Bear Canister, Hanging Bag, Ursack, etc). 

Late June for peak Rhododendrons.

TBD

Route/Place

Tubal Cain Mine, Buckhorn Lake & Marmot Pass


  • Green Trails Tyler Peak No. 136
    Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
    Custom Correct Buckhorn Wilderness
    Trails Illustrated Olympic National Park
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

To be discussed at lecture for Introduction to Backpacking course students.

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, Ursack or hanging bag

  • Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils

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

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