National Trails Day Backpacking Adventure: Appalachian Trail
Sat, Jun 06
|Kent
Difficulty: Moderate/Challenging Elevation Gain: 2,515 ft Duration: 2 Days Group Size: 5
Time & Location
Jun 06, 2026, 8:30 AM – Jun 07, 2026, 12:30 PM
Kent, Mt Algo, Kent, CT 06757, USA
About The Event
Join Reach Your Summit for our annual 2 Day/1 Night one-of-a-kind backpacking adventure to celebrate National Trails Day/CT Trails Weekend! This is our 9th year celebrating with a backpacking trip after being the first in the country to offer this activity option back in 2017. This year will bring us along part of the Appalachian Trail for a easy/moderate 11.4 mile loop. It will offer a deeper connection to ourselves, nature, each other and the communities through which we travel. Highlights include: dense forests, water views, a unique camp, stunning overlooks, history, and more. For a look at the elevation profile for this trip click here.
This trip will include educational segments on skills, but our primary objective will be an exciting adventure. It is open to all though you will most likely find it suitable if you are:
- Beginner backpacker who has a high level of fitness
- Intermediate…