Desolation Wilderness Backpacking

Trip Details

TRIP DETAILS Join us for a 3-Day backpacking trip in Desolation Wilderness! We’ll hike the Pacific Coast Trail through grassy meadows, alpine lakes and mountain views to our campsite. This trip is designed for those with previous backpacking experience who are able to provide most of their own backpacking and camping gear. We will provide the permit + our friendly conversation. The cost: FREE! TIMING & TRANSPORTATION: Meet at Echo Lakes Trailhead at 11am on Thursday, June 26th. We suggest carpooling and are happy to help coordinate. Our trip will end at our starting point by the afternoon on Saturday, June 28th. LEVEL Intermediate backpackers who can hike 6 miles with a 25-lb pack. A training plan will be shared to help you prepare! GROUP SIZE: Up to 10 women HIKES: From the trailhead (7400ft), it's ~6 mile hike to the campsite (~1000 elevation gain). Our day hike will range from 3-5 miles with moderate elevation gain. MEALS: You will provide your own meals, snacks, beverages, eating ware and fuel. (We’ll provide the burners, pot for heating water+ water filtration). A suggested food list + details will be shared upon sign up. GEAR: You’ll be responsible for providing your own 45-65L backpack, bear bin, sleeping bag, tent, sleeping mat, chair, crampons (if advised), headlamp and all personal gear. We can suggest where to rent or purchase. AMENITIES None! We’ll be filtering water & “doing our business” in the woods. We suggest kula cloths and we’ll provide a group trowel. COST: Free!