Metroparks Overnight Experiences - 205520101
Backpacking 101: Moseley Trail for Families (6 Miles)
Backpacking 101: Moseley Trail for Families (6 Miles)
Backpack your way through dynamic habitats of Secor Metropark, connect to the Moseley Trail, and spend the night camping at the serene Wiregrass Lake. This is the perfect backpacking experience for young explorers and families. Top off your evening with a magical canoeing experience on Wiregrass Lake.
Attendance at the pre-trip informational meeting is required (Tuesday, July 9th, 6-7:30PM, Oak Openings Lodge). Families are encouraged to attend as we will have a staff member play games with the kids adjacent to the meeting. We will check and fit gear, talk about the trip, and answer any questions.
Fee: $42 per guest. Adult backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, pads, stove and cook sets are available to borrow. Please indicate your interest in the registration system. Metroparks staff can assist families with heavy items to be transported via Metroparks vehicle. All guests will be encouraged to carry their version of a backpacking pack. If families choose to do so, young explorers may carry their personal backpack with a water bottle and item(s) of their adult’s preference. Program fees include all equipment, camping permits, campfire dinner, and a light breakfast. Please pack additional snacks and food items if needed.
During this overnight program, families have the option to canoe at Wiregrass Lake. Children must be 8 or older to paddle the canoe. Children 4 or older can ride as a third passenger in a canoe but must be accompanied by two paddlers ages 8 or older, at least one of which must be an adult.
Most of hike will take place on a smooth gravel trail with short distances on primitive dirt trails that may include rocks and roots. No backpacking experience necessary. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Backpacking and Camping 101 programs are low-cost programs intended to give new campers and backpackers a safe and successful overnight experience. If you have already attended a Backpacking 101 or Camping 101 overnight program, we encourage you to check out our other overnight experiences or attend the Metroparks Backpacking and Camping Club trips. If you have attended a 101 program in the past and you register for another 101 program, your registration will be moved to the waitlist and you will be welcome to join if the trip does not fill with new participants. Thank you for supporting Metroparks' overnight experiences and helping us make outdoor adventures available to all!
Because of the intense planning for this trip, 50% of the fee is considered a non-refundable deposit per the refund policy.
Please feel free to reach out to your trip leader with any additional questions. Caitlin Brandesky: 419-764-2442 or [email protected]
For additional details, click the ... button on the right, then the Documents link. The packet contains information and resources you need to prepare for the trip including the trip agenda, packing list, and food suggestions for the trip.
To register for this trip, click add to cart or call (419) 407-9700.
Attendance at the pre-trip informational meeting is required (Tuesday, July 9th, 6-7:30PM, Oak Openings Lodge). Families are encouraged to attend as we will have a staff member play games with the kids adjacent to the meeting. We will check and fit gear, talk about the trip, and answer any questions.
Fee: $42 per guest. Adult backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, pads, stove and cook sets are available to borrow. Please indicate your interest in the registration system. Metroparks staff can assist families with heavy items to be transported via Metroparks vehicle. All guests will be encouraged to carry their version of a backpacking pack. If families choose to do so, young explorers may carry their personal backpack with a water bottle and item(s) of their adult’s preference. Program fees include all equipment, camping permits, campfire dinner, and a light breakfast. Please pack additional snacks and food items if needed.
During this overnight program, families have the option to canoe at Wiregrass Lake. Children must be 8 or older to paddle the canoe. Children 4 or older can ride as a third passenger in a canoe but must be accompanied by two paddlers ages 8 or older, at least one of which must be an adult.
Most of hike will take place on a smooth gravel trail with short distances on primitive dirt trails that may include rocks and roots. No backpacking experience necessary. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Backpacking and Camping 101 programs are low-cost programs intended to give new campers and backpackers a safe and successful overnight experience. If you have already attended a Backpacking 101 or Camping 101 overnight program, we encourage you to check out our other overnight experiences or attend the Metroparks Backpacking and Camping Club trips. If you have attended a 101 program in the past and you register for another 101 program, your registration will be moved to the waitlist and you will be welcome to join if the trip does not fill with new participants. Thank you for supporting Metroparks' overnight experiences and helping us make outdoor adventures available to all!
Because of the intense planning for this trip, 50% of the fee is considered a non-refundable deposit per the refund policy.
Please feel free to reach out to your trip leader with any additional questions. Caitlin Brandesky: 419-764-2442 or [email protected]
For additional details, click the ... button on the right, then the Documents link. The packet contains information and resources you need to prepare for the trip including the trip agenda, packing list, and food suggestions for the trip.
To register for this trip, click add to cart or call (419) 407-9700.
Fees
Resident
Fees Charged:
Registration Fee (Standard Fee): $42.00