Name: Backpacking Trip @ Garden of the Gods
Start: 2025-03-21T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-03-23T17:00:00-04:00

Hey guys, this will be a two-night trip out to the Garden of the Gods Wilderness of Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. We'll plan to meet up in Louisville Friday morning at a place TBD to head out. When we arrive we'll jump on the trail and head into the backcountry to set up our base camp. We’ll spend Friday and Saturday evening at the base camp and fill the day with day hiking around the area. Sunday morning we’ll head back out with the goal of being back in Louisville by late afternoon.

The trails involve some strenuous hiking with ascents and descents, and could involve significant weather changes. If you join be sure you're well-prepared and physically up for strenuous hiking. Plan to bring whatever provisions and equipment you think you'll need, such as weather-appropriate clothing and footwear, tent/hammock/other shelter, food, water treatment, etc.

This should be a great spring trip with great views. Hit the RSVP button if you'd like to join!

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