Beginner to Advanced Backpacking Series: Level 2 – Day Hike

This is our level 2 event for our “Beginner to Advanced Backpacking Series”. This is a learning event that features an introduction to backpacking and hiking and a day hike through a local wilderness area where we put into action some of the basic skills that we will cover. Your guide will cover:

• • • Planning Logistics
    • Route Planning
    • The “10 Essentials of Hiking”
    • Basic Backcountry Navigation
    • Wilderness Travel

We will spend about an hour going over the three topics followed by a hike through the wilderness where we will reinforce the basics that were covered. We will hike in 3 mile segments while taking breaks between each segment. A map of the route we will take is provided. You will need to bring:

• • • Baseplate Compass
    • Good athletic shoes or hiking boots
    • Water or sports drink
    • Snacks & a lunch
    • Small pack to keep your hands free
    • Something to take notes on.

Link to download the course document:

Level 2 Day Hike – Course Notes

Link to download the trail map:

Backbone Trail Map2

Clark Creek Topo Map

Clark Creek Trail Map

Tunica Hills Trail A map

Tunica Hills trail B map

Tunica Hills WMA Map

Port Hudson Topo

Richardson Creek Topo Trail Map

Kisatchie Bayou Loop

Lake Fausse Pointe

Sam Houston Jones SP Loop Trail

Big Branch Trail

Turpentine Hill to Backbone Loop

The Beast