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Backpacking involves hiking into the “backcountry” to spend one or more nights camping
away from a vehicle and other luxuries. A backpacker carries all of his supplies
and equipment in a backpack to provide his own shelter, food, and basic needs or
the means to obtain them. A backpacking trip must include at least one overnight
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| Day | DateTime | Program | Location | Age | Price | Registration Availability |
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05/17
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Volunteer: Backpacking Trail Work Days
The Twin Valley Trail is a backpacking trail being constructed that will connect Germantown and Twin Creek MetroPark. Come out and help build the Twin Valley Backpacking Trail and get ready for the Grand Opening on June 21. The TVT will include over 20 miles of backpacking complete with secluded backcountry camping opportunities. No experience is necessary. Bring your energy and work gloves; tools and instruction provided. Call a buddy, bring a friend and help build the future! Reservations requested, call 277-4374.
| Germantown MetroPark | All ages | Free |  |
| Wed |
06/11
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Volunteer: Backpacking Trail Work Days
The Twin Valley Trail is a backpacking trail being constructed that will connect Germantown and Twin Creek MetroPark. Come out and help build the Twin Valley Backpacking Trail and get ready for the Grand Opening on June 21. The TVT will include over 20 miles of backpacking complete with secluded backcountry camping opportunities. No experience is necessary. Bring your energy and work gloves; tools and instruction provided. Call a buddy, bring a friend and help build the future! Reservations requested, call 277-4374.
| Germantown MetroPark | All ages | Free | |
| Sat |
06/14
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Volunteer: Backpacking Trail Work Days
The Twin Valley Trail is a backpacking trail being constructed that will connect Germantown and Twin Creek MetroPark. Come out and help build the Twin Valley Backpacking Trail and get ready for the Grand Opening on June 21. The TVT will include over 20 miles of backpacking complete with secluded backcountry camping opportunities. No experience is necessary. Bring your energy and work gloves; tools and instruction provided. Call a buddy, bring a friend and help build the future! Reservations requested, call 277-4374.
| Germantown MetroPark | All ages | Free | |
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06/21
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Twin Valley Backpacking Trail Grand Opening
Backpacking in Five Rivers MetroParks has arrived on the Twin Valley Trail! Secluded camping opportunities are sprinkled throughout this 22 mile trail that connects Germantown and Twin Creek MetroPark. Grand opening festivities kick off with live music, local exhibitors such as Great Miami Outfitters, a ribbon cutting at 12:30, 20 minute clinics, and shuttles to hikes on the newest section of trail. Bring a chair and hang out on this first day of summer.
| Germantown MetroPark | All ages | Free | |
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07/18
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Hiking Teen Camp
Want to learn how to adjust a backpack, what to wear and how to get yourself out of emergency situations in the back woods? The Hiking Adventure Teen Camp is a fun and exciting day program designed to provide teens with an orientation to all types of hiking. Participants will get an overview of Day Hiking, Backpacking, and Long-Distance Hiking from the expert backpacking instructors at Five Rivers Outdoors. Don't miss the fun and even cook your own backcountry meal out on the trail. 'Get Out and Live' with other teens and Five Rivers Outdoors at beautiful Germantown MetroPark.
| Germantown MetroPark | 12Y-15Y | $20.00 | |
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Past Activities
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The programs below have been run in the past and may appear in the future. Call
(937) 277-4374 to find out when they may be offered again or to put in a request.
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Backpacking in the Appalachians
Last fall, Five Rivers MetroParks brought backpackers from the Dayton Region
on a 4-day backpacking trip to the Shenandoah Valley. They covered over 30 miles
of the Appalachian Trail on this rugged adventure, challenging even for experienced
backpackers.
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Backpacking Basics
Five Rivers MetroParks partnered with Great Miami Outfitters to create an introduction
to backpacking that helps participants find their comfort zone in terms of trips
and gear selection. The class covered trip planning, trail techniques and nutrition,
physical fitness, and "Leave No Trace" concepts.
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Introduction to Backpacking Overnight
This class hit the trail for a trip into the wilds of Germantown MetroPark. Participants
spent a night out under the stars utilizing "Leave No Trace" principles. Discussions
continued throughout the trip on backpacking practices as techniques introduced
during the Backpacking Basics class were applied.
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Ongoing |
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Volunteer Trailbuilding Work Days - "Get Out and Build"
The Twin Valley Trail is a backpacking trail being constructed that will connect
Germantown and Twin Creek MetroParks. Come out and help build the Twin Valley Backpacking
Trail that will include over 22 miles of backpacking complete with secluded backcountry
camping opportunities. No experience is necessary. Bring your energy and work gloves;
tools and instruction provided. Call a buddy, bring a friend and help build the
future! Reservations requested; walk-ins welcome: Call (937) 277-4374. For more
trailbuilding opportunities call Germantown MetroPark Trail Technician Michael Osborne
at (937) 855-2606 or Michael.osborne@metroparks.org
to arrange other times to help build the trail.
Five Rivers Outdoors Backcountry Leadership Development Training
Program
The Five Rivers Outdoors Backcountry Leadership Development Program (BLD) will consist
of multiple evening classroom sessions and a field experience. Applicants accepted
into the program will learn the fundamentals of backcountry leadership through a
progression of topics ranging from group dynamics, expedition behavior, program
design and site management based on the Wilderness Education Association model.
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Partners
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Five Rivers Outdoors is excited to work with local outdoor specialty shops that
form the backbone of a thriving outdoor recreation community.
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Clubs
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The greater Dayton area and surrounding region is privileged to have dozens of outdoor
oriented clubs ready to help you Get Out & Live! Contact these clubs to find more
area residents interested in backpacking:
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