

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Backpacking 201: Oak Opening Trek (15.3 Miles, Ages 18+) 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Oak Openings Preserve, Mallard Lake parking lot
Saturday, October 17, 9 a.m. to Sunday, October 18, 4 p.m.

Escape into nature for an overnight retreat and explore the incredible variety of habitats protected within Oak Openings Preserve Metropark. View forests, savannas, and prairies in their autumn splendor as you backpack 15.3 miles over two days. At night, learn the tips and tricks for camping on the trail.

Attendance at the pre-trip informational meeting is required (Tuesday, October 13, 6-7:30 p.m., Oak Openings Lodge). We will check and fit gear, talk about the trip, and answer any questions.

REGISTER: https://ohmetroparkstoledoweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=PST&amp;fmid=50220004
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/swanton/backpacking-201-oak-opening-trek-153-miles-ages-18/200029600942108
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, meetups, camping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 24

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://ohmetroparkstoledoweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=PST&fmid=50220004&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=swanton-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Swanton
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Metroparks Toledo - Oak Openings Preserve Metropark
- **lat**: 41.545122117142
- **long**: -83.84468523663
- **full address**: Metroparks Toledo - Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, 5230 Wilkins Rd,South Swanton, Ohio, Swanton, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Metroparks Toledo (https://allevents.in/org/metroparks-toledo/2777201)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Metroparks Toledo - Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, 5230 Wilkins Rd,South Swanton, Ohio, Swanton, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Metroparks Toledo
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, trekking, meetups, camping
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Backpacking 201: Oak Opening Trek (15.3 Miles, Ages 18+)  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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