Whether this is your first backpacking experience or you’re a backpacking veteran, Devil's Den State Park is the perfect location for a spring weekend getaway.
This trip will be led by our Outdoor Experiences staff and experienced outdoor volunteers. We will meet at the council parking lot on Friday, October 11th at 10:00 am and return to GSKSMO HQ by 5:00 pm on Sunday, October 13th.
Girls will backpack a total of 15 miles over the course of 3 days and primitive camp 2 nights. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are included. Girls should bring 2 dehydrated meals for dinner (meals that only require the addition of boiling water - Mountain House are the recommended brand, if you have a food sensitivity or allergy check out Good To Go Backpacking and dehydrated camping meals).
Badge/Journey Connection: This excursion completes the following badges and badge pieces (physical badge is not included with purchase.)
Cadettes - Trailblazing Badge, Primitive Camper, Steps 1 and 3 of Eco Trekker.
Seniors - Adventure Camper Badge, Steps 2 and 3 of Adventurer Badge.
Ambassadors - Survival Camper Badge, Steps 1 and 2 of the Ultimate Recreation Challenge.
Participants: Girl Members Only
GS Grade Level: Cadette- Ambassador