7-10 Elbow Lake Resupply

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Date/Time
Date(s): 07/10/2021
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Location
Elbow Lake Trailhead

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Project Profile

Region: North Cascades
Experience: No Experience Needed
Ages: adults, 16–17 with guardian consent, 10–15 accompanied by a guardian
Difficulty: Moderate
Hike Length: 6 miles
Trip Type: Performance Crew Resupply
Trip Type: Day Trip

Project Description

Help our Performance Crews maintain the Bell Pass and South Fork Nooksack Trails by delivering their mid-hitch resupply!

Our trail crews work in the backcountry for 7-10 days at a time. You can help them get more work done on the trail by carrying food and other supplies to their spike camp at Elbow Lake. This is a great way to support trail work on the PNT and enjoy the trail!

We will be loading backpacks with supplies and hiking in to a wild and remote part of the trail of the PNT. The Elbow Lake Trail is roughly 4 miles long and climbs 1500 feet before dropping down to the Lake. There is one stream crossing along the route but it’s been very easy to navigate in the last few years.

We’ll meet at the Northern Elbow Lake Trailhead on Forest Road 38 at 9:00am, have a quick safety chat and then start hiking. We hope to return to the trailhead by 3:00pm. High-clearance vehicles are recommended along Forest Road 38.

Volunteers must bring a lunch, water, and stable hiking shoes. If you have a backpack larger than 50 liters that you want to load with the crew’s food you can bring it. If not, we have plenty of packs we can lend you.

This event is great for anyone who can hike 8 moderately challenging miles with some weight on their back! Even if you can’t carry more than a few pounds, you are welcome to join us!

Project Details

PNTA Last Worked Here: 2020
Project Leader: Sterling Collins-Hill
Trip Time: up to 6 hrs + drive time
Hike Distance: 8 miles round trip
Spots Available: 10
Cost: Free

Other Location Info

Land Manager: Mt. Baker-Snoqulamie National Forest — Mt. Baker Ranger District
Rendezvous Point: Northern Elbow Lake TH
Camping: Camping is not included with this event but may be available in the area
Directions: See Location for directions

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Please note, all work party projects are subject to change. Unfortunately, sometimes the weather and other unforeseen circumstances may cause us to cancel or reschedule an event. If we make any changes to an event after you have registered, we will contact you as soon as possible with new information.

HOW TO JOIN A PNTA WORK PARTY

Register: Search for an event on your favorite trail and register for the amount of time you would like to help out.
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