Join us on a weekend backpacking trip up to the gorgeous north Georgia mountains where we will explore the trails of Vogel State Park. We’ll leave Friday Oct. 21 around 3 p.m. and come back Sunday Oct. 23 around 5 p.m. For the one time all-inclusive price of only $80 you’ll be set. That covers all of your food for the weekend, your transportation (gas is expensive), campsite reservations and equipment (The Outdoor Center has backpacks, sleeping bags, rain jackets and lots more for students to use on this trip).

Student Adventures is committed to working with experience levels beginning backpackers, nature novices, and even outdoor enthusiasts. Do not let a lack of experience, equipment or not knowing anyone on the trip dampen your curiosity or love for the outdoors. The Outdoor Center will provide a large majority of the equipment, the helpful Student Adventure staff will cover the basics to make sure everyone knows what they are getting into, and this is an incredible opportunity to make new friends on an exciting adventure.





Trip Details:

To sign up- To reserve your spot on this trip, email Outdoor@gcsu.edu with an “I want to reserve my spot for the Vogel Backpacking trip”. The last day to sign up is Wednesday Oct. 19 at 5 p.m.

If you have any questions/concerns- If this sounds like a fun time, but you are unsure about it for whatever reason, please email me at Outdoor@gcsu.edu. I would love to set up a time to talk about this trip or anything regarding to Student Adventures.

After you sign up- We will need to meet up and discuss the details of the trip, fill out some forms and collect payment. At this meeting, we will go over the equipment list. This list will have a number of required and suggested items you’ll need for the trip. The Outdoor Center will provide a majority of these required items such as backpacks, sleeping bags, rain jackets, etc. if needed. However, if you have your own equipment you are more than welcome to use yours. Payment will be at the WRC with a debit or credit card only

Trip Outline

Depart from Georgia College at 3:30 p.m. on Friday Oct. 21

Arrive at Vogel State Park, set up Pioneer Campsite near parking lot

Hike 7-9 miles Saturday We will stop along the way for ample breaks to rest, look at cool things, check out the view and of course a selfie from time to time.

Wake up early Sunday and hike approx. 5 miles to the van

Drive back to Georgia College and have you at your vehicles by 5-6 p.m.

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