Pack_Mule wrote:I am looking to see what realistic expectations are for overnight (multi-day) backpacking (dayhikers and trail runners need not apply).
Swiftcurrent trailhead-Ptarmigan tunnel-Elizabeth Lake
Glenns Lake to Kootenai Lakes
Bowman Lake Head to Brown Pass
Brown Pass to Boulder Pass
We are (or so I think we are) relatively slow. Are 10-12 hour days, up and over passes, expected norms?
Thanks!
The only one of those hikes that comes even close to 10-12 hour day is the Glenns lake to Kootnei lakes. The rest are pretty reasonable days.
Swiftcurrent trailhead-Ptarmigan tunnel-Elizabeth Lake. It's about 10 miles, even a slow hiker would be in the 5-7 hour range for that.
Glenns Lake to Kootenai Lakes Where you start at Glens lake makes a difference. If at the foot, it will be a longer day. The head is shorter but still roughly 12 miles. I can't see this be greater than 8-9hrs though.
Bowman Lake Head to Brown Pass Lots of up hill but it's a reasonable distance. It's in the 5-6 hour range.
Brown Pass to Boulder Pass Pretty easy hike really, the uphill won't bother you much because you'll be floored by the scenery. It's like 6 miles. I'd say 4 hours because you'll probably be stopping and taking pictures a lot.