Name: COAN & REI OptOutside (overnight beginner backpacking trip) - Pomaria Campsite
Start: 2024-11-29T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-30T14:00:00-05:00

Hello everyone! Shawn and myself are looking forward to leading this great shakedown overnight for Opt Outside weekend. My thoughts are that we can have an option for two hikes. The total length for the longer one is 9.7 miles (Kibler's Bridge to Alston) while shorter is 6.5 miles from Pomaria. However the overnight campsite is only one mile from Pomaria. So my thoughts are, for the longer hike, to **[meet at Alston at 12 noon](https://maps.app.goo.gl/aoCWZRTnvuzNtc99A) and then set shuttle to [Kibler's Bridge](https://maps.app.goo.gl/jFMLrJCsYR4e9kxd9)**. Once at Kibler's we hike to Pomaria which we should easily reach by 3pm. The folks preferring a shorter hike can meet us at [Pomaria](https://maps.app.goo.gl/7fouMWKpwWgLVHyz7) around 3-3:30pm and we will proceed to the campsite. The next day we pack up and head the rest of the way to Alston. From there we can transport folks who are parked at Pomaria and Kibler's back to their vehicles.

If anyone has concerns about how their packs are organized we can address that as well once we meet at Alston. Sometimes the best solutions take only a minute to fix.

If you want to set up a new tent, try tarp camping etc drop us a line earlier and I am sure we can get squared away. I have experience in about any sleeping discipline except hammock camping. And maybe I can arrange to have a local expert meet us to assist with that!

Look forward to seeing everyone.

**\*\* This event is kid & dog friendly\*\***

**FYI...This backcountry campsite is primitive, meaning no restroom facilities or potable water sources are available (bring water or have the ability to treat local water sources)!**

**Long but great intro how-to video on backpacking:**
**[Backpacking Basics: Everything You Need To Know To Start Backpacking](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC0MIV8OTtM)**
*Message Meetup host, days ahead of event, with any questions.*

**\*\*Charles wanted me to add: Anyone that may have questions about acquiring a new backpack, please respond in these comments...or message Charles or Shawn. Please request help well ahead of this event. Also, REI is pretty good place to get custom fitted for backpacks and other gear.\*\***

**How to find us:**
**[Alston Trailhead:](https://goo.gl/maps/6LNpSSS9rGRRQR8C9)**
From Columbia: I-26, exit 97, take US 176 west 11 miles; turn east on SC 213; drive 3.1 miles, turn right onto Alston Road (1st road after the bridge); road changes to unpaved, take right fork, cross RR track and go under the trestle; parking is on the left at the top.

**Folks looking for a shorter hiking distance, can start from the [Pomaria Trailhead](https://goo.gl/maps/L5e8T9TyeyURaCaU9).**

**[Pomaria Trailhead (1.5 mile hike in):](https://goo.gl/maps/L5e8T9TyeyURaCaU9)** From Columbia, I-26, exit 85, take SC 202 east to US 176, turn left and drive into Pomaria, turn right on Angella Street beside Wilson’s grocery; parking is behind the kiosk.

**[Additional info about the trail & map:](https://palmettoconservation.org/passage/peak-to-prosperity-passage/)**

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