Backpack along the Tunxis Trail through 9,152 acres of old growth forest and hardwoods while you learn and practice new skills, test out gear and enjoy some of the best views in the area. Sleep under the stars with a crackling fire while you share the wilderness area with bear and moose. This 13.5 mile out-and-back trip will bring us by cascades, to beautiful overlooks, through dense woodlands to a ravine and down an exciting section of house sized boulders with some technical scrambling. For a look at the elevation profile for this trip click here.
This trip is open to all though you will most likely find it suitable if you are:
- First-time backpacker with some day-hiking, car-camping experience and are interested in learning to go on more overnight or multi-day trips
- Beginner backpacker who wants to improve know-how
- 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 7 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 March 27, 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,
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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
What Will You Learn:
- Trip planning
- Gear selection
- On-trail & Off-trail navigation
- Basic Map-reading
- Operation of compass
- Layering and clothing
- Foot care & footwear
- Food planning & nutrition
- Hydration
- Water quality assessment & treatment
- Campsite selection
- Shelter setups
- Stove operation
- Bear bag hanging
- Leave No Trace Principles
- How to pack a backpack
- Wildlife precautions and encounters
-Plant and geology id
-History
To learn more and to join us, refer to the link provided here:
https://www.reachyoursummit.net/events/backpacking-fundamentals-skills-on-tunxis-trail-5-1
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