This is an opportunity to introduce children to the world of backpacking. A hands on opportunity to really backpack, not on a screen, but real life backpacking. We will be camping where I run the Winter 101 camp out. For those not familiar, it's off the Tanbark Trail along East Hickory Creek. Lots of room to run and of course get wet in the creek, which is about knee deep.
The hike to the campsite is less than a mile. Up a small incline, through a short crevasse, then down to East Hickory Creek. We don't cross the creek, we turn left at the Creek and the camp spot is few hundred yards or so along the bank. Not used very much so wood is always pretty easy to obtain.
The trip is open to all members of Phoenix. 7 will be the maximum number of members on the trip. Bring your child, grandchild, niece or nephew. Because this is not a trip to an amusement park or the beach, but an actual back packing trip, this is a one on one trip. In other words, one child per adult. If you bring your spouse or significant other, then 2 children.
No dogs on this trip. No exceptions.
Children must be capable of hiking 1 mile with a small backpack with some of their equipment, such as extra clothes, sleeping bag or your tent.
All campers must have signed waiver on record with the club or fill one out at the Trailhead. I will have them available when you arrive.
Saturday July 26, 11 AM. Meet at Hickory Creek Wilderness parking lot. Located on SR 2002 near Hearts Content recreation area. Fill out waivers, get ready. We should start hiking about 11:30. Spend the night.
Sunday, July 27, Breakfast and start the hike out by 9:30
LNT principals to be followed. Leave your politics home. No alcohol. No smoking or vaping. ONLY WOOD in the fire, Pack it in, pack it out ( including all paper and plastic). Children should have extra set of clothes and some sort of shoes for the creek.
Please answer questions if you sign up. Also posted for Hopeless Wanderers