Backpacking the Trinity Alps

Cost: $100 Cal Poly Humboldt Student, $350 General

Dates

• East Boulder Lake Trip: Oct 4, 2024 - Oct 6, 2024
• East Boulder Lake Pre-trip meeting: Sept 30, 2024 5pm-7pm

Join us as we venture forth into one of the oldest designated wilderness areas with majestic mountains peaks, lavish lakes, flowering meadows, and flowing streams that will create the backdrop for our adventure!

A moderately challenging hike to the large, scenic and meadow-ringed East Boulder Lake in the Scott Mountains. An optional day hike extension links the lake to the Pacific Crest Trail with incredible views! In this beginner-friendly backpacking trip you will encounter a total of 5.2 miles of intermediate hiking terrain. Participants should be prepared to hike this with a heavier backpack for the duration of the route. 

Program Fee Includes: Seasoned professional guides who have backcountry medical training, transportation to and from trailhead, backcountry permits, and 4 fully prepared meals. Program fee also includes a backpack, sleeping pad and bag, trekking poles, and numerous other pieces of equipment necessary for the trail.

Pre-Trip: This pre-trip is required if you are registered for this course. The pre-trip not only covers details of the trip, but also fits you to all of the gear that you will need for the duration of the course. Please check the registration page to see the date and time of the pre-trip for this course.