# Event Details - **Event Name**: Backpacking Fundamentals On The Tunxis Trail - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: 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, 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 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 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southington/backpacking-fundamentals-on-the-tunxis-trail/200029720480254 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, camping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 7 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Southington - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: Tunxis Trail - **lat**: 41.632082888936 - **long**: -72.925097285389 - **full address**: Tunxis Trail, Southington, Connecticut, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Backpacking Fundamentals On The Tunxis Trail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ee66f8730a421ee92fcce44e9f46eff4bc7487a667290a0295417fb4a73fa068-rimg-w640-h360-dcc4d6ee-gmir?v=1775543340 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Backpacking Fundamentals On The Tunxis Trail being held? - **A:** Backpacking Fundamentals On The Tunxis Trail takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Tunxis Trail, Southington, Connecticut, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Backpacking Fundamentals On The Tunxis Trail? - **A:** Backpacking Fundamentals On The Tunxis Trail is organized by Reach Your Summit. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Backpacking Fundamentals On The Tunxis Trail", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ee66f8730a421ee92fcce44e9f46eff4bc7487a667290a0295417fb4a73fa068-rimg-w640-h360-dcc4d6ee-gmir?v=1775543340", "startDate": "2026-04-24T09:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-04-25T13:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/southington/backpacking-fundamentals-on-the-tunxis-trail/200029720480254", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Tunxis Trail", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Southington, Connecticut", "addressLocality": "Southington", "addressRegion": "CT", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.632082888936", "longitude": "-72.925097285389" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "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. 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