Camping & Backpacking in 100-Mile Wilderness (Ages 13-17)
Schedule
Mon Aug 05 2024 at 08:00 am to Fri Aug 09 2024 at 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
2 Griffin Road, Freeport, ME, United States, Maine 04032 | Freeport, ME
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Location: Katahdin Iron Works in Maine - Hiking Gulf Hagas & White Cap Mountain (With transportation from Freeport, ME.)This four-night adventure is great for teens who are ready for an immersive experience deep in the Maine woods. This trip will take us off grid in the 100-mile Wilderness on the AT (Appalachian Trail), and we will be carrying all our gear and food to support us for the five days we are in the wilderness.
Itinerary:
Day One: Travel from TTT to Katahdin Iron Works camping area, set up base camp
Day Two: Start our thru hike at the trail head by The Hermitage in the 100-mile wilderness. We will hike roughly 5.2 miles to the Carl A. Newhall Lean-To where we will set up camp for the evening
Day Three: Pack up camp and hike 6.2 miles to the Logan Brook Lean-To where we will set up camp for the evening
Day Four: Pack up camp and hike 1.5 miles to the trail head and drive back to base camp to celebrate our accomplishments and relax at base camp for the evening.
Day Five: Pack up base camp, explore Gulf Hagas - the Grand Canyon of Maine! - and head back to TTT in Freeport, ME
Activities: Hiking, Swimming, learning how to tend to base camp and wilderness camps, campfire cooking
Meals Provided:
Day 1: Lunch, Dinner & Snacks
Days 2-4: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Snacks
Day 5: Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks"
Sleeping Arrangements: Tents at base camp and tents at Lean To camping sites
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
*Itinerary and exact locations subject to change depending on weather and other factors.
A gear list for this week will be provided at a later date.
Cost: $750
Register: https://www.throughthetrees.org/teenwildernesstrips
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Where is it happening?
2 Griffin Road, Freeport, ME, United States, Maine 04032Event Location & Nearby Stays:
