Tacoma Pathfinders & Explorers - Kick-Off Trip

Youth activity

Tacoma Pathfinders & Explorers - Kick-Off Trip - Deception Pass State Park

A weekend kick-off event for returning and new families.

  • Sat, Sep 20, 2025 — Sun, Sep 21, 2025
  • Tacoma Youth Programs
  • Youth
  • Families, Youth
  • Easy, Easy/Moderate
  • Casual
  • Mileage: 4.3 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 484 ft
  • 3 (23 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Mon, Aug 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
  • Thu, Sep 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
  • iCal Google

Packing List: 

Camping: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-camping-checklist.html 

Tent

Sleeping bags

Sleeping pads

Pillows

Headlamps/light source

Camp chairs

Camp stove w/ fuel

Camp kitchen

Meals

Extra clothing for weather

Toiletry kit

Since this trip is open to non-members, register directly here on this page. For all other  Pathfinders and Explorers registration, use the corresponding course pages.

Every year, Pathfinders and Explorers hosts a Kick-Off Trip which serves as a try-out for prospective new members and a chance for all returning members to get reacquainted with one another over a day of rock climbing and/or hiking.

This trip is community focused and should give anyone new to our programs a good idea of what our culture is like. Interested members need not pay/commit to the club before attending this trip, and will be invited to make their decision to join or not after this trip. 

We will meet at Deception Pass State Park at 11am. An email with full details will be sent.

Route/Place

Deception Pass State Park


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Camping Gear 

Additional Gear Needed

  • Backpack
  • Sun protection
  • Lunch/ snacks
  • Water bottles 
  • Comfortable hiking shoes
  • Layers for weather
Trip Reports