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If you're interested in backpacking but have never gone, or if you just want to refresh your backpacking knowledge and skills, this is the perfect program for you. Join two AmeriCorps rangers as they guide you through the basics of backpacking. Preregistration for this program is required. See additional event details.

Only for persons 15 years of age and older.
Limited to 10 people.

What will we learn?
-Leave no Trace
-Hiking/ packing tips
-Trail Etiquette and safety
-How to pitch camp
-Plant and animal awareness
-Fire starting

The program will begin on Saturday at 10 a.m. and end on Sunday afternoon.
Admission: $25
Parking fee: $5
Event Phone: 229-838-4706

Location
Providence Canyon State Park
8930 Canyon Road
Lumpkin, GA United States 31815
(MapQuest) (Google Maps)

Directions

GPS Coordinates:

N 32.064445 | W -84.921913
Located 7 miles west of Lumpkin on Highway 39C.


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Providence Canyon State Park
8930 Canyon Road
Lumpkin, GA 31815 View Details


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Providence Canyon State Park