# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Backpacking Adventure On The Farmington River Valley Loop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Back by request! Channel your inner Benton MacKaye (CT native, Wilderness Society co-founder, visionary & creator of the Appalachian Trail) on this unique, challenging 40 mile loop backpacking trip as we connect a National Scenic Trail, various hiking trails, pathways, and more. This trip will offer a deeper connection to ourselves, nature, each other and the communities through which we travel. Highlights include: West Mountain, McLean Game Refuge, Farmington Canal Heritage & Farmington River Trails, the New England Trail, land trust properties, state parks and more. The FRV Loop was created by Reach Your Summit owner and guide, Mat Jobin back in 2018.

This trip will include educational segments on skills, but our primary objective will be an exciting adventure. It is open to all though you will most likely find it suitable if you are: 

- Beginner backpacker who has a high level of fitness

- Intermediate backpacker who wants to improve skills and modernize gear

- Advanced backpacker looking for a refresher or a new adventure

Other considerations to make:

- You should be willing and able to hike up to 20 miles per day over varying terrain with an increase in intensity at times

- You should be comfortable hiking all day wearing a 20+ lb pack

- You should be willing to hike off-trail to learn and practice your navigation skills

Group size is 5. RSVP is required. Registration closes on April 24, 2026. Waiver/Assumption of Risk documents are required before participation and can be signed electronically or in person the day of this trip. This event will be held rain or shine.
​
If you have any questions or you would like to register for this trip, please don't hesitate to contact: Mat, matjobin@reachyoursummit.net

What's Included:

- 5 Star backpacking guiding and instruction

- Individual gear rentals including tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, pillow, headlamps, cook kit, stove, fuel, water filter, water treatment, bear bag kit, trekking poles, compass, maps

- National Forest permit and/or campsite permit (reservations)

- Breakfast, dinner, 2 one liter bottled waters and 2 snacks

- Free product

What's Not Included:

- Transportation

- Park entry fee (if required)

- Personal gear (backpack, clothing, footwear) and personal supplies (hygiene, electronics, personal medications, book or other forms of entertainment)

- Additional snacks and food


To learn more and to join us, refer to the link provided here: https://www.reachyoursummit.net/events/backpacking-adventure-frv-loop
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomfield/backpacking-adventure-on-the-farmington-river-valley-loop/200029890134941
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomfield
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Penwood State Park
- **lat**: 41.86
- **long**: -72.78
- **full address**: Penwood State Park, Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Backpacking Adventure On The Farmington River Valley Loop
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d9385236dfd6fbd9cc6ad42a8239dd452bde5a5825e497223c233aca412529e6-rimg-w640-h360-dca7c3d5-gmir?v=1775204380

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Backpacking Adventure On The Farmington River Valley Loop being held?
  - **A:** Backpacking Adventure On The Farmington River Valley Loop takes place on Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Penwood State Park, Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Backpacking Adventure On The Farmington River Valley Loop?
  - **A:** Backpacking Adventure On The Farmington River Valley Loop is organized by Reach Your Summit.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Backpacking Adventure On The Farmington River Valley Loop is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Backpacking Adventure On The Farmington River Valley Loop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Backpacking Adventure On The Farmington River Valley Loop",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d9385236dfd6fbd9cc6ad42a8239dd452bde5a5825e497223c233aca412529e6-rimg-w640-h360-dca7c3d5-gmir?v=1775204380",
        "startDate": "2026-05-22T08:30:00-04:00",
        "endDate": "2026-05-23T14:30:00-04:00",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/bloomfield/backpacking-adventure-on-the-farmington-river-valley-loop/200029890134941",
        "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "Penwood State Park",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "Bloomfield, Connecticut",
                "addressLocality": "Bloomfield",
                "addressRegion": "CT",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "41.86",
                "longitude": "-72.78"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "Back by request! Channel your inner Benton MacKaye (CT native, Wilderness Society co-founder, visionary & creator of the Appalachian Trail) on this unique, challenging 40 mile loop backpacking trip as we connect a National Scenic Trail, various hiking trails, pathways, and more. This trip will o",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Reach Your Summit",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/reach-your-summit/7072761",
                "description": "Making the wilderness accessible and enjoyable through single day & multi-day guided outdoor trips in New England. Breathe Adventure."
            }
        ]
    }
]
```