Ready to hit the trails? Join our Beginner Backpacking Trip and learn the basics to start your adventure!

Joint Event with Latino Outdoors & Sierra Club: Friday Sept 18-Sunday Sept 20: Introduction to Backpacking-Overnighter.

This is the perfect outing for those who have never backpacked before and would like to give it a try in a low-risk environment, accompanied by experienced mentors. We will camp at Santa Barbara Campground friday night, then head down the middle fork trail which runs along the river to our next camping spot. We will backpack approximately 3.5-4 miles into the backcountry, setup a base camp and then explore the surrounding area, possibly getting to middle fork lake. Saturday evening well enjoy camping under the stars and learning more about the areas history as well as backcountry safety. On Sunday we’ll continue our adventure until mid-morning, after which well break camp and depart.**Participants should be in good physical condition, be able to hike at least six miles while carrying up to 20 percent of their body weight, and climb 500 vertical feet over uneven terrain. **This outing is appropriate for children 14 years of age and up when accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Event is limited to 6 participants. A recommended gear list and driving directions will be provided to registered participants 1 weeks in advance. This outing is being offered in association with the Sierra Club and the Latino Outdoors Organization.

latino outdoors will provide a backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and tent.
Difficulty: Moderate – Strenuous
Location: Santa Barbara campground surrounding area