Big Sur Backpacking

Hi all,

This is one of a few backpacking trips I have planned. Calling all fellow backpackers!!!

I am happy to share the full itinerary upon request/once RSVP. In a nutshell,

Meet at De Angulo Trailhead around 12:30 PM on Saturday, August 16th 2025

We will hike this trail https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/de-angulo-trail-to-rainbow-camp

• Total length: 17.4mi (but we are not doing the whole thing, just a section of it)
• Elevation gain: 5,961ft

On Sunday, August 17th 2025, we will enjoy a slow morning before packing up our tents and gears. You can leave as early as sunrise.

Things to bring

• Your big 4 (Tent, Sleeping bag, Sleeping pad, Backpack)
• Spoon, Cup
• Any other backpacking gears

Who should join

• Experienced campers wanting to get into backpacking
• Seasoned hikers looking for a quick getaway
• Enthusiastic backpackers

What you will get out of this

• You will get to meet other backpackers and build community
• If this is your first time backpacking, you will get a real sense of what it's like to hike 5+ miles a day with 20–30 lbs. on your back
• You will also be able to fine-tune your pack, reflecting on what you think you need vs. what’s actually worth carrying
• We will collectively learn how to backpack safely in the wilderness

A few disclaimers

• All experience levels are welcome! I am not a group leader or a teacher—just someone who loves backpacking and is happy to share tips and tricks. I certainly do not know everything. And I am by no means a tour guide.
• Everyone is expected to assess their own physical limits and participate at their own risk
• Image sourced from the internet and used for illustrative purposes only; it does not depict the actual scenery of our hiking destination

LAST DAY TO RSVP IS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13TH!

If you have any questions, please let me know!