Bay Circuit Trail: Concord to Acton

Backpacking Trip

April 12 & 13 2014

Bay Circuit Trail: Concord to Acton

Adult Leaders: Britt & Robin

Youth Leader: TBD

Details: Meet at St. James at 7:30 am on Saturday, drive to Concord, hike on the BCT approx. 6 miles to Camp Acton, where we will spend the night. Sunday hike from Acton back to Concord. Return to St. James approximately 1 pm.

Pack Check: Tuesday, April 8

Gear: Please let us know if you need to borrow gear (backpack, boots, sleeping pad, etc.) from the AMC.

Packing List

Required Items

· Warm hat (wool or synthetic)

· 2-3 Pairs wool socks

· 2-3 Pairs liner socks (synthetic)

· Hiking boots or trail shoes

· 2 Water Bottles (Nalgene sized, at least 1 quart/liter)

· Sleeping bag

· Sleeping pad

· Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.)

· Synthetic or wool long underwear top and bottoms

· Raingear (rain pants and rain jacket)

· Headlamp or flashlight

· Pants (cannot be cotton)

· T-shirt for hiking (cannot be cotton – Your TC56 Tshirt is good!)

· Underwear

· Clothes for sleeping

· Fleece jacket (synthetic) or heavy wool sweater

· Gloves

· Mess kit – bowl, spoon, cup (fork and knife optional)

· Backpack to carry it all

Optional Items

· Sunglasses

· Camera

· Book to read

· Pocketknife

· Camp shoes (crocs, sandals, etc.)