# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Backpacking 101: Time to Start
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: You've hiked the trails, logged miles, taken a lot of nature pictures, and eaten the trail snacks. You get to your car and hope the adventure doesn’t end so soon. You begin to ponder backpacking, only to kick off your boots at home, get busy with everyday life, and say, "Maybe next time." Well, "next time" has arrived. Join us for a day hike and an introduction to backpacking! Our instructor will bring their own packs and gear for participants to get a sense of the essentials! We'll show you examples of backpacking gear and how to pick the gear best suited to you, so you can begin prepping for your own backpacking adventures. To help you continue your backpacking journey, check out our Backpacking 102: Time to Backpack program!

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/haymarket/backpacking-101-time-to-start/200030699786217
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Haymarket
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 15800 Silver Lake Rd, Haymarket, VA 20169, United States
- **lat**: 38.84192
- **long**: -77.66615
- **full address**: 15800 Silver Lake Rd, Haymarket, VA 20169, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Backpacking 101: Time to Start being held?
  - **A:** Backpacking 101: Time to Start takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 15800 Silver Lake Rd, Haymarket, VA 20169, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Backpacking 101: Time to Start?
  - **A:** Backpacking 101: Time to Start is organized by Prince William County Parks & Recreation.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Prince William County Parks & Recreation's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Prince William County Parks & Recreation a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Prince William County Parks & Recreation has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Backpacking 101: Time to Start is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Haymarket, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Backpacking 101: Time to Start sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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