Backpacking Trip - South (C/S/A/V)
Date: Sat May 07, 12:00 PM PST - Sun May 08, 12:00 PM PST

Backpacking Challenge

  • Grades 7 - 12 and adults
  • Forbush Flats May 7-8 (1 night) $45.00
  • 1.7 miles each way

The hike: Down into a canyon to a pleasant camp by a creek, used to be the old Forbush homestead. There is a picnic table and outhouse (without the house). We will filter water from the creek to drink, and cook our meals on backpacking stoves.

Gear: Borrow a pack, tent, sleeping bag & sleeping pad for free!

  • Girls must sign up with a CPR/First Aid trained adult ($45)
  • Registration fees include breakfast and dinner, borrowed backpacking gear and patch.
  • Minimum participants: 5 girls.  Maximum participants 10 girls.
  • Girls must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Reg. deadline is April 9, 2022.
  • Refunds available only when event is cancelled.
  • Backpacking Training is recommended for adults.

Challenge Requirement

  1. Girls only: Happy Trails Council's Own Patch (watch video & complete quiz).  Click here for more information.
  2. Girl and adults: Training hike on your own: at least 2 miles, with hills!
  3. Girls and adults: Zoom Pack check on April 28th 7:30-8:30pm
  4. Overnight trip!

Trek Wild is a Volunteer led hiking and backpacking group in the GSCCC central/south area.