This TREK Program is for those wanting to learn about backpacking. Little to no experience is all you need to attend.
Age Requirement: 10 years old Experience Level: Zero to a little
NOTE: If you are under 18, an adult must accompany you on the trek
Trek Dates: December 30th, 2025
Trek Time:
Arrival: 8:30 am
Completion: Around 3 pm
Location: Yates Place Campground, 815 Dusty Level Rd, Troy, NC 27371
Cost per Person:
$30 before November 1st, 2025 (last day to request cancelation/refund)
$40 November 1st, 2025, through program start
**Please be sure all participants have completed the waiver and agreement before arrival.**
This TREK Program is for those wanting to learn about backpacking. Little to no experience is all you need to attend.
What do you need to bring in your backpack/daypack?
• Water Bottle
• Flashlight
• Chair
• Hiking shoes for the weather
• Warm clothing and a spare set just in case
What is provided?
• Some type of instant breakfast, cream of wheat or oatmeal
• Something instant and hot to drink, like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
•Lunch food that requires no cooking go For example, dry meat, cheese, bread, and/or meal replacement bars
•Dinner: The staff will prepare you a home-cooked meal, which is a real feast!
The staff will cook for you and provide dinner on December 30th. It will be a feast to remember.
Although it may change before you eat, currently, here is the planned menu:
Main Meat: BBQ Chicken
Side Dishes:
Mashed Potatoes with butter and sour cream
Green beans with butter and onions
corn with butter
Apple sauce cinnamon / brown sugar
Assorted mix veggies
Salad Dressing: Ranch and Italian
Dessert Cobblers:
Apple Pie
Peach
Chocolate Cherry
We will make every effort to ensure there is enough food for all.
Please communicate with the staff if you have food allergies or medical issues.
We attempt to accommodate everyone. However, in certain circumstances, we cannot.
If you have less than common allergies, please bring your own food, as we have limited capabilities.
To ensure we have enough food and accommodate as many folks as possible, we will need to have accurate attendance numbers.
For this reason, we cannot offer refunds after November 1st.
• Custom patch for TREK 2025
• Insurance
sign up
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/28bdf3d4-c681-4055-a9ce-c8bd0b768826