Barely Backpacking 2.0: Newlin Creek

This event is open to members only who have completed a qualifying hike and the waiver.

Trip difficulty: Beginner

The Plan:

• Carpool (~1 hr) to trailhead; AWD/4WD with higher clearance may be needed for the final mile
• Early season trip (weather dependent), low elevation with multiple creek crossings
• Camp near remnants of an old logging site (steam boiler, flywheel, chimney)
• Optional day hike to the high point (possible views)
• Could this be a day hike? Yeah, that’s how most people do it. But if you’re looking for an excuse to test out new or dust off the backpacking gear, this is it.

Stats:

• Hike in: 2.6 mi, +1,427 ft / -27 ft
• Day hike: 1.3 mi, +733 ft / -733 ft
• Hike out: 2.6 mi, +27 ft / -1,427 ft

Potential stop on the way home for lunch in Florence/Penrose area.