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Overnight Backpack to Big Hill Shelter

October 24, 2023

Approximately 9 – 10 miles (round-trip). Moderately paced; short, steep section over Conklin Mountain and ups and downs over Breakneck Mountain.
Elevation gain about 550 feet.

Post-Thanksgiving Day exercise after the feast! This backpack adventure starts from the Boat Launch area of Lake Sebago. We will take a variety of trails to hike over to the shelter area at Big Hill. Participants should be self-contained, with sturdy footwear, tent, sleeping bag and pad, food, stove, snacks, raingear, and water (Traction devices are recommended in the event of ice or snow).

Please call leader if there are any questions about equipment, packing, etc.

Meet at the parking area at 9:30AM. Qualifying (about 9-10 miles).
Leader: Ray Kozma Please register with leader by Wednesday, November22, 2023.
Contact at: raymondkozma@gmail.com or 917-406-3782.

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Founded in 1923, the Nawakwa Outdoor Association of New York, Inc. is a membership organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors through hiking, walking, camping, swimming, skiing, sailing, canoeing, and kayaking, and to the conservation and preservation of our wilderness, particularly the mountains, lakes, trails, and camping areas of the metropolitan New York region.

 

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