backpack: the bechler region, yellowstone - September 10, 2026
A 5-day/4-night point-to-point backpack with a car shuttle to set-up. One night with a car camp at Cave Falls Campground in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
This trip includes an initial pack-in of 5 miles on an abandoned Forest Service logging road in Idaho to reach the Park boundary and the Buffalo Lake Trailhead campsite. Previous experience with lightweight (not 'ultra-light') backpacking required. All participants will be required to carry bear spray on their body while hiking. WMC members will be given priority to register up to September 1 (Trip minimum: 3 participants by September 5, or trip subject to cancellation; Maximum: 6). A $20 deposit covers the 4 backcountry sites (per person) thru Recreation.gov to hold your spot.
| Level: | MOD+ |
| Miles: | 45.0 |
| Route: | Shuttle |
| Pace: | Moderate |
| Organizer: | Michael Berry |
| Date: | Thu Sep 10 2026 — Tue Sep 15 2026 |
| Meeting Place: | Register with the Organizer |
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