10/1/2022 | Echo Bluff State Park | Eminence, MO
Do you love to hike? Would like to try backpacking but don't know where to start? Then this is the perfect class for you.
In this introductory course, participants will receive instruction in backpacking techniques and will get to apply what they learn during a hike. Students will learn about the 10 essentials of backpacking, as well as how to pack a backpack for the most comfortable and effective use of space, how to filter drinking water, and how to handle creek crossings.
The hike will traverse both natural and artificial surfaces and will be a loop of about 2.5-3 miles. Participants will meet at the Wild Horse Shelter, located in the day-use area. After park staff give a brief safety presentation and students pack their backpacks, the hike will begin. Participants will start in the day-use area, hike part of Painter Ridge Trail, and then cross Sinking Creek back to the day-use area.
Most gear will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own backpack if they prefer.
THINGS TO BRING:
- Water bottle
- Lunch that you can pack
- Water shoes
- Rain gear
Registration is REQUIRED, and space is limited. The deadline to register is Saturday, Sept. 24. For more information or to register, contact Connie at 573-751-1224 or connie.weber@dnr.mo.gov.
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Event Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Associated activities
- Backpacking