This event is now history, but we have many more wonderful programs in store for you!
Ready to hit the trail and not sure where to start? At 8am meet with Ranger Jeremy at the Natchez Trace Visitor Center for Backpacking 101, for a hands on half day program designed for beginners or those who are interested in trying backpacking out. We'll cover some essentials of backpacking, including what gear you should bring, packing tips, and some outdoor skills. After a brief intro, we'll hike roughly 2 miles to our Cub Lake Backcountry Shelter on our Red Leaves Trail to start a fire and set up "camp". After lunch we'll pack up our camp and hike the 2 miles back to our visitor center. Participants are encouraged to bring any backpacking gear they have as well as a lunch, plenty of water, and comfortable clothes and shoes.
This event will be canceled for inclement weather.
This program is Natchez Trace Friends Group Program, members of the Natchez Trace Friends Group can attend for free. Sign up is required.
Program Host: Jeremy Roberts
Contact Email: jeremy.roberts@tn.gov
Contact Phone: 7319683742
Meeting Place: Natchez Trace Visitor Center
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