Macon Outdoors

We will meet at the Stone Building near the water well and restrooms. This is the north parking lot. Follow the pin drop in the map and it will take you to where we are . The hike will be 5 or 8 miles, both options avaliable. The parking fee is $5. ( State Park passes in their office -- come earlier if you plan to get one.)

Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, hat, walking poles, bug spray, etc.
Dogs on 6' leash ok.

Don't forget to take yourself off the RSVP if your plans change!

FWB - Fun with Brian is a special series where we have fun on shorter outings or maybe learn a thing or two.

Backpacking Beginner Basics is a introductory level course where we will talk about backpacking to give you the confidence to go on your first backpacking adventure.

We will talk about things to consider, risk, risk mitigation, the 10 essentials, backpacking systems, planning a trek, and training.

Feel free to bring any gear you may have. I will share my gear to show you some of the options out there. However, I won't be recommending the gear that you should purchase and use.

The course will be held at the pavilion at Brown's Mount. It will not be a reserved venue so please bring a chair in case we have to setup somewhere else.

Although we won't be hiking, bring along your normal outdoor hiking gear. (water, snacks, bug spray, ...). Also bring pen and paper to take notes.

The course will be limited to 8 people.