

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Backpacking 301: Appalachian Trail, Grayson Highlands, VA (16 Miles, Ages 18+) 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 May, 2027 at 07:00 am – Sat, 29 May, 2027 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Leaves from Oak Openings Preserve, Mallard Lake parking lot
Wednesday, May 26, 2027 at 7 a.m. to Saturday, May 29, 2027 at 10 p.m.

Put your boots on America’s most famous scenic trail! This trek will take you to new heights in the Grayson Highlands where we will spend three nights on or near the Appalachian Trail and climb Mt. Rogers, Virginia’s highest peak. There are stunning views from the treeless balds and if we are lucky, we may catch a glimpse of the local herd of wild ponies. 

Attendance is required at the Backpacking 301: Are You Ready for the Trail? Program (Thursday, April 1, 2027, 6-8PM, Blue Creek Metropark Sledding Hill).

Attendance at the pre-trip informational meeting is also required (Thursday, May 20, 2027, 6-8PM, Oak Openings Preserve Metropark 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=50220815
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/swanton/backpacking-301-appalachian-trail-grayson-highlands-va-16-miles-ages-18/200029599195004
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, meetups, trekking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 42

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://ohmetroparkstoledoweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=PST&fmid=50220815&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, 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:** Wed, 26 May, 2027 at 07:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Metroparks Toledo - Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, Swanton, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Metroparks Toledo
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, meetups, trekking
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Backpacking 301: Appalachian Trail, Grayson Highlands, VA (16 Miles, Ages 18+)  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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