Hobbs State Park

Intro to Overnight Backpacking Clinics — Hobbs State Park — Nov. 11-12; Nov. 24-25; and Dec. 9-10, 2017

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area is ready to help the beginning backpacker get started through its “Intro to Backpacking Clinics.” These hands-on, overnight trips are designed for people with little to no backpacking experience to try out backpacking and learn some tricks to having a positive experience on the trail. The clinics are led by a park interpreter along the 8.5-mile Pigeon Roost Trail. Participants will be able to try out their own equipment in a safe environment with expert guidance. Topics covered during the clinics include packing, cooking, safety, leave no trace, and navigation. If you’re ready for a new kind of adventure, then contact Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area to register for one of these Intro to Backpacking Clinics. You will need to bring your own food, water and equipment to camp overnight.

Backpackers will meet at the Pigeon Roost Trail Head, on Hwy 12, 6/10 mile east of the Hobbs State Park Visitor Center. The three clinic times and dates are 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, to 12 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12; 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, to 12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25; and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, to 12 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. The cost is $10, plus tax, and prepayment is required. If you don’t have much equipment or are unsure of what to bring, make sure to ask for a gear list when you register. To register, call 479-789-5000.