Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Tubal Cain Mine, Buckhorn Lake & Marmot Pass
Overnight Backpacking Field trip
Contacts
David Hyde
Primary Leader
- Fri, Jul 17, 2026 — Sun, Jul 19, 2026
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 18.6 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,689 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2 mph
- 4 (4 capacity)
- 1 (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 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).
We will meet at the Sequim Bay State Park on Hwy 101 at 9AM Friday, then caravan to the Tubal Cain Trailhead.
Route/Place
Tubal Cain Mine, Buckhorn Lake & Marmot Pass
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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.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
To be discussed at lecture
Trip Reports