Backpacking at Big Piney

800 North Kansas Avenue,Topeka KS 66608

28 April, 2023

Description

Big Piney Trail covers a variety of Ozark terrain in Paddy Creek Wilderness nestled within the Mark Twain National Forest. The Big Piney Trail is a rugged 16.4 miles through typical Ozark forest of hardwoods and pines with rocky outcroppings, and with seasonal waterfalls. It has several creek crossings over Paddy creek and scenic bluffs overlooking the Big Piney River. Considered one of the best trails in the state, this trail is worth the work! This adventure is considered a moderately challenging route, the trail is of natural surfaces with rocks, tree roots, steep inclines/declines, water crossings. This adventure also includes two nights of camping on the trail. We suggest that you should have backpacked at least once prior to attempting this adventure. This adventure is for Dirty Girls only, no Dirty Dudes, Kids or Dogs. Participants will receive a gear list and additional instructions prior to the event. Check in time: 12:00pm Friday April 28th Where: Roby Lake Trailhead, Big Piney Trail, Paddy Creek Wilderness, Mark Twain National Forest, Missouri  Off trail approximately: 2:30pm Sunday April 30th Regular cost: $265 Club cost: $220 What are you paying for when you go on a backpacking adventure with the Dirty Girls? We have a Lead Guide for the adventure. Her job is to reserve campsites in advance, set the pace of the hike and stop for breaks at regular intervals. DGA also provides a sweep, who hikes at the back of the pack. Her job is to problem solve any struggles customers are having and support them through the adventure. All DGA guides monitor trail and weather conditions in advance and during the event to promote safety, and continually monitor participants to ensure all is well. Guides have significant experience on the trail and in supporting a group along the way. DGA also fosters an environment of “No Dirty Girl left behind” i.e. noncompetitive, supportive adventure, with opportunities to meet and get to know like-minded people! Guides frequently share historical information about the region as well as information regarding the local plants, animals, etc. The guide is also equipped with first aid materials and the ability to call for emergency extraction. In case you are wondering about our refund policy – refunds are given up to two weeks before the date of the event when the refund is requested in an email directed to [email protected]. After that, there are no refunds. Dirty Girl Adventures may cancel an event due to weather or conditions. Everyone will receive a refund if that is the reason for the cancellation. We will paddle and hike in cool, rainy or snowy conditions. Cancellation only occurs in severe weather or other dangerous conditions.