Illinois Chapter of the Sierra Club
Detail for Outing No. 1395 . . .
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Event: 3-Day Backpack in Hoosier National Forest
When: Thursday, May 13 to Sunday, May 16, 2010
Where: Story, IN
Type: Backpack
Level: Skill needed: Beginner    Difficulty-2: Moderate
Cost: $50 with a $50 deposit required to reserve a place
Contact: Phone 630-469-6826 or email FredAWeber@hotmail.com
Sponsor: River Prairie Group
Posted: 11-2-2009 by FWEBER
Description: A moderately-paced spring adventure of backpacking, camping and day-hiking in the forested hills of south-central Indiana. Learn how the Forest Service is gradually increasing the acreage in this National Forest. Covering about 7 miles on each of 3 days (Fri-Sun), we'll backpack into the forest on Friday, camping by a stream. We will spend the middle day in hiking and exploring this vast wilderness area, and backpack out on the third day. Suitable for beginners in good physical condition and for experienced backpackers as well. Trip fee of $50 is due April 10th. Limit 14. Leaders are Fred Weber and Mary O’Boyle. Assistant leader is John Stevens.Additional assistant leader needed. Call Fred at 630-469-6826.

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