Fiery Gizzard State Park

Description: Overnight Adventure on the Fiery Gizzard!

Location: Fiery Gizzard State Park

Meet Ranger Hannah at the Fiery Gizzard North Trailhead where we will begin the exciting 13-mile backpacking adventure thru the Fiery Gizzard! This will be a strenuous hike! This trip is designed for intermediate to advanced hikers. Hikers should be prepared for very rocky terrain and steep elevation gain and loss of roughly 1000+ft. Participants will need to dress accordingly for the weather.

The hike will begin at 9AM at the Fiery Gizzard North Trailhead. We will then hike the 10.5miles to Small Wilds campground the first night, set up camp, relax and enjoy the sunset from a nearby overlook. We will wrap up the remaining 2.5 miles to Foster Falls the following day. This hike will go through the Fiery Gizzard gorge which is 4miles of strenuous terrain due to the rocky trail and steep elevation gains.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own gear. We can provide equipment if needed (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, & backpack). These items are for those who need them and will be on a first come first serve basis.

Participants need to have:

-Sturdy hiking boots

-Overnight backpack

-Sleeping pad

-Sleeping bag

-Extra socks

-Extra clothing

-Rain coat

-Water

-Camp stove

-Toiletries

- Snacks

-Trekking poles (optional)

Meals (dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday) will be provided. If anyone has any food allergies, please reach out to Ranger Hannah so she can make proper adjustments.

This trip is ages 15 and up and all minors must be accompanied by an adult. This event is limited to the first 10 people who register. Registration for this event will end October 13th. If you register for this event but must cancel for whatever reason, then you must do so before October 17th by 4:00 p.m. to receive a refund. If the Ranger decides to cancel for dangerous weather conditions, then she will do so by 4:00 p.m. on October 24th and refunds will be issued to participants. 

Before registering, each potential participant needs to review the program EEC (Essential Eligibility Criteria) at the bottom of the page for program criteria.

Event Document:   Essential Eligibility Criteria