Beginner Backpacking Hike In DuPuis Jan. 16

Florida Trail Association activity leader Scott Lunsford will be hosting another beginner’s backpacking hike in January. Registration is required due to limited space.

On Saturday, Jan. 16 at 8:30 a.m., Lunsford and co-activity leader Mary Miller will head out into the DuPuis Management Area (23500 SW Kanner Highway, Canal Point) for a night under the stars.

The team will backpack into the wilderness 7 miles to a primitive campsite on Saturday and back to the vehicles 7.5 miles on Sunday. A great buffet lunch at the Seminole Inn in Indiantown is planned on Sunday, but the hikers have to get there by 1:30 p.m., so expect to get up and get going on Sunday.

This is an opportunity for parents to bring their age-appropriate children for a wonderful learning experience. More details and requirements are available through the Loxahatchee Chapter events calendar at www.loxfltrail.org.