Backpacking Fundamentals & Skills On The Appalachian Trail (1)
Sat, Apr 23
|Salisbury
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate Elevation Gain: 3,402 ft Time Duration: 2 Days Group Size: 5


Time & Location
Apr 23, 2022, 8:30 AM – Apr 24, 2022, 1:30 PM
Salisbury, Bear Mountain, Salisbury, CT 06068, USA
About The Event
Backpack along the Appalachian Trail through Salisbury and close to the Massachusetts border while you learn and practice new skills, test out gear and enjoy some of the best views in the area. Sleep under the stars to the sounds of the forest. This 16.5 mile out-and-back trip will bring us to highlights along the Riga Plateau including Lions Head and Connecticut's highest peak, Bear Mountain. For a look at the elevation profile for this trip click here.
This trip is open to all though you will most likely find it suitable if you are:
- First-time backpacker with some day-hiking, car-camping experience and are interested in learning to go on more overnight or multi-day trips
- Beginner backpacker who wants to improve know-how
- Intermediate backpacker who wants to improve skills and modernize gear
- Advanced backpacker looking for a refresher or a new adventure
Tickets
Backpacking Fundamentals: AT
$290.00
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