Upcoming events

    • March 01, 2023
    • May 21, 2023
    • BSA Voyegeur Adult Safety Training, Camp Belzier, 6102 Boy Scout Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46226
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    Boy Scouts of America

    Voyageur Spring 2022

    Canoe, Kayak, & Paddle Craft Safety Training

    for Adults

    (NOT a CIWC sponsored event)


    The Voyageur Canoe Training Program was established in the Crossroads of America Council of the Boy Scouts of America following the tragic death of a youth in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in the early 1960s. The youth’s parents and local scout leaders established this program to provide adults and youth training and education in canoe safety and trip planning. The program is designed to reduce the potential of that tragedy being repeated. Through the years the training has been limited to only registered adult scout leaders but is now open to any adult over 18.

    See BSA Voyageur Canoe Spring 2023 website for additional information and sign up.

    CIWC provides opportunities for various wilderness adventures. Each year we host and Introduction to Canoe Camping at a local State Park. This event provides members with the basic training to participate in a wilderness canoe trip. We strive to have members become coleaders through experience and/or training.

    The Crossroads of America Council of Scouts BSA (formally Boy Scouts of America) offers a training event to teach adults to lead a wilderness canoe trip. It's commonly referred to as the Voyageur Canoe Training Program. This training is not only focused on safe canoeing skills it also lays the groundwork for planning a wilderness canoe trip. Some co-leaders of CIWC took their early canoe training through this program including CIWC Paddle President.

    The training is two weekends in May. The instructors are BSA trained, and many are ACA certified. The training is held at Camp Belzer in Indianapolis and the Sailing Club on Geist Reservoir.  This program in the past was only open to Adult's registered as a BSA leader. Recently this program has been opened up any adult over the age of 18. If you are new to canoeing and interested in coleading a wilderness trip with CIWC, this is a good program to take.

    This is not a CIWC sponsored event.

    See BSA Voyageur Canoe Spring 2023 website for additional information and sign up.

    Any questions about CIWC's involvement, please contact: ciwcinfo@gmail.com

    • March 31, 2023
    • April 02, 2023
    • 7234 Old Forest Road SW Corydon, IN 47112
    Registration is closed

    Adventure Trail (AHT) Backpacking Weekend

    Harrison Crawford SF & O'Bannon Woods SP, IN

    March 31 - April 2, 2023

    Co-Trip Leaders: Dave Hoffmeyer, Cindy Helton, Nancy Myers and Christy McCarter

    Type of Trip: Backpacking

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $140/$70

    Cancellation Date and full payment: March 1, 2023

    Wilderness Level: 3 - typical meetup day event in good weather setting with cell coverage         

    Trip Difficulty: Moderate/Rugged -- 2000 ft total elevation gain/1200 elevation gain per day

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 4: Denotes backpacking trips on established but rugged, unmaintained trail with multi-day backpacks (30-40 pounds). The hiking can be steep and sustained with long daily distances (up to 9 miles) and significant elevation change (up to 4000 feet). You should be comfortable running/biking/hiking for several hours without many breaks.

    Level 5: Applies to backpacking trips on very rugged trails or off-trail with multi-day backpacks (35-45 pounds). Expect prolonged, rugged hiking with very strenuous, difficult sections. Terrain can be steep, loose, rocky and/or exposed. You must be able to exercise vigorously at home (extended runs, swims, bike rides, etc..) to join a hike with a Level 5 rating.

    Group Size: 16/6 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults Only

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    Join us as we complete one of the Indiana Triple Crown Hikes, the Adventure Hiking Trail in O’Bannon Woods State Park.   The trail is a 25-mile loop with backcountry shelters that we may use along the way.   There are numerous overlook spots of the Ohio River to enjoy.

     We will leave Indianapolis on Friday, possibly getting in a couple of miles in the evening before setting up camp. Saturday will be the longest hiking day -- up to 15 miles -- so we can finish at a decent time on Sunday before heading home. We will be backcountry camping and your leaders will help you be prepared for that. 

    Two nights of camping will be in the State Park.   Transportation is included with 2 private vehicles.  All meals are the responsibility of the participant, but we may have a meal making workshop prior to the trip.  Cell phone coverage can be spotty for much of the hike, but your trip leaders will have emergency communication devices. 

    Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.

    All trip participants must fill out and submit a CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form.  

    Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 non refundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e. those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee. 


    • April 12, 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN
    Register

    CIWC Social & Presentation

    April 12, 2023, at Holliday Park

    Open to the Public

    6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis


    Time: 6:30 PM Social and 7:00 PM Announcement and Presentation - 8:30 pm

    Event Coordinator: John Carlson

    Meals on the Trail

    CIWC is a club that likes to teach its members.  We also like to share our knowledge so you can add to your list of wants as you grow in your experience with the outdoors.  We all need to start somewhere and even some of us who are experienced are constantly learning about better options.  

    Do you have questions on your trail meals? Join us on April 12th at Holliday Park in Indianapolis for demonstrations on camp cooking ideas. We'll have tables set up with some of our favorite items. There will be an opportunity to sample the meals.

    Be one of the first 50 to arrive and we'll provide a free spork for you to use and save for future trips.

    Also you will have an opportunity to download a free CIWC trail cookbook


    Please RSVP (register) to help us anticipate turnout.


    • April 14, 2023
    • April 16, 2023
    • Stanton, KY
    Register

    Red River Gorge Cabin and Hiking Weekend

    Stanton, KY

    April 14-16, 2023

    Co-Trip Leaders: Sharon Williams and Leslie Green

    Type of Trip: Hiking/Cabin

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $285/$145

    Cancellation Date and full payment: March 13, 2023

    Wilderness Level: 2 

    Trip Difficulty: Moderate, 11 miles maximum, 10136 ft elevation gain

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 3: Applies to backpacking trips in which we hike with 25-35 pound backpacks. In one day, we can hike up to 7 miles and 3000 feet of elevation gain on maintained trails, or up to 5 miles and 2000 feet of elevation gain on more rugged trails. For a Level 3 trip you should be comfortable hiking 6-8 miles in a day in hilly or mountainous terrain with a 25-pound backpack.

    Group Size: 8/7 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults Only

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    This 3-day trip to Red River Gorge is a hiking trip/cabin for those who would like more challenging hiking without camping or backpacking.

    We plan to leave Indianapolis about 9am on Friday, April 14, 2023, from a carpool location TBD based upon participants who sign up.

    Once we arrive on Friday, we plan to do a short hike at the RRG Natural Bridge. Dinner will be a prepared meal as a group. Saturday, we plan to have breakfast as a group and then head out to hike Double Arches and Auxier Ridge Loop. We can plan to hike another short trail if time allows. Afterwards, we plan to go to Miguel’s Pizza for dinner (on your own).

    Sunday morning, we plan to have breakfast, clean up and we can do a short hike before heading home. We should be able to arrive back in Indy by 5-6 pm. The trip fee includes mileage reimbursement, 2 breakfasts and 1 dinners and other fees. Lunches and trail snacks, meals in route and post hike at Miguel’s are at participant’s expense.

    Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.

    All trip participants must fill out and submit a CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form.  

    Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 nonrefundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e., those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee. 


    • April 23, 2023
    • April 26, 2023
    • 8533 State Highway 73 Townsend, TN 37882
    Register

    Great Smoky Mountain National Park

    Townsend Tennessee

    April 23-26, 2023

    Co-Trip Leaders: Phyllis Legan and Cindy Durr

    Type of Trip: Hiking/Cabin

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $190/$90

    Cancellation Date and full payment: January 24, 2023

    Wilderness Level: 3/4

    Trip Difficulty: Moderate/Rugged -- 1500’ elevation gain/loss per day

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 4: Denotes backpacking trips on established but rugged, unmaintained trail with multi-day backpacks (30-40 pounds). The hiking can be steep and sustained with long daily distances (up to 9 miles) and significant elevation change (up to 4000 feet). You should be comfortable running/biking/hiking for several hours without many breaks.

    Level 5: Applies to backpacking trips on very rugged trails or off-trail with multi-day backpacks (35-45 pounds). Expect prolonged, rugged hiking with very strenuous, difficult sections. Terrain can be steep, loose, rocky and/or exposed. You must be able to exercise vigorously at home (extended runs, swims, bike rides, etc..) to join a hike with a Level 5 rating.

    Group Size: 8/7 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults Only

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    Join us for day hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, April 23-26, 2023, from the Townsend, TN area. Spring in the Smokies is beautiful with an abundance of wildflowers. We will be hiking at a significant elevation in moderate to rugged terrain with mileage of 8-10 miles a day. Training ahead is a must to be ready for the mountains. 

    We have two Deluxe Cabins (sleep 4) rented at the KOA in Townsend, TN for three nights. Plans are to cook breakfast at our cabins, bring your own trail food/snacks, and cook two of our dinners at the cabins. The other dinner will be at one of the local restaurants at your own cost. Meals/snacks during travel are also on your own.  Trip price includes cabin rental, shared meals, and group supplies. We will arrange car-pooling to travel to Tennessee.

    Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.

    All trip participants must fill out and submit a CIWC Medical Form  and Long Waiver Form.  

    Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 non refundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e. those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee. 


    • April 29, 2023
    • May 01, 2023
    • 20301 E 900 North Rd, Georgetown, IL 61846
    Register

    Forest Glen Preserve Backpacking

    Georgetown, IL

    April 29 - May 1, 2023

    Co-Trip Leaders: Barb Shanks and Shelly Burress

    Type of Trip: Backpacking

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $50/$50

    Cancellation Date and full payment: March 31, 2023

    Wilderness Level: 3 - typical meetup day event in good weather setting with cell coverage         

    Trip Difficulty: Moderate/Rugged

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 4: Denotes backpacking trips on established but rugged, unmaintained trail with multi-day backpacks (30-40 pounds). The hiking can be steep and sustained with long daily distances (up to 9 miles) and significant elevation change (up to 4000 feet). You should be comfortable running/biking/hiking for several hours without many breaks.

    Level 5: Applies to backpacking trips on very rugged trails or off-trail with multi-day backpacks (35-45 pounds). Expect prolonged, rugged hiking with very strenuous, difficult sections. Terrain can be steep, loose, rocky and/or exposed. You must be able to exercise vigorously at home (extended runs, swims, bike rides, etc..) to join a hike with a Level 5 rating.

    Group Size: 6/6 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults Only

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    If you are interested in expanding your backpacking skills or just need a little practice before hitting a multi-day backpack trip, this is the trip for you.

    We will meet at the Forest Glen Preserve Visitor center then backpack approximately 3 miles to our designated campsite.

    The evening will be spent setting up our tents, eating, and reviewing Backpacking basics in an open group discussion format. Key topics include: safety, personal and group gear, club gear options, the 10 basics, hygiene on the trail, emergency situations and more. The following day we will pack up and hike the remaining (moderately rugged) 8 miles of the trail and return to the visitor center. At this time those wishing to spend another night outdoors will join us at the park campground, others may wish to depart.

    We will have a mandatory shakedown hike early in April to prepare for this trip and share additional information including meeting time, meal plans, and shakedown hike details.

    Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.

    All trip participants must fill out and submit a CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form.  

    Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 non refundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e. those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee. 


    • April 29, 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Mounds State Park, 4306 Mounds Rd, Anderson, IN 46017
    Register

    Day Event - Beginner Fire Class at

    Mounds State Park, Anderson, IN

    Saturday April 29, 2023,10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Trip Leaders:  Bob Hart and TBD

    Type of Trip:  Fire Training/Hiking

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $20 Non-Refundable (plus entry into the park) 

    Registration Deadline: April 27, 2023

    Time: Start at 10:00 am - Finish approximately at 2:00 pm

    Wilderness Level: 1 - typical meetup day event in good weather setting with cell coverage.         

    Trip Difficulty: Easy

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 1: Applies to trips in which we carry only day packs and stay on maintained trails. Hiking distances range from 3-6 mile, and elevation gain can be as much as 2000 feet. You should be comfortable hiking 3-6 miles in a day with considerable gain/loss on good trails.

    Group Size: 16/12 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults Only (Sorry, no Dogs allowed)

    Description:

    Rationale: Over the last few years both State and Federal Authorities have seen an increase in fire abuse on public lands and in fire incidents. This reality and concern is driving the need for having this class.

    Therefore, this is a Beginning Fire Class, targeting newer Members who want to learn some basics. Topics will include:

    • Fire Uses,
    • Safety
    • Preparation
    • Starting, 
    • Maintaining
    • Extinguishing
    Also, we will cover two types of fires, stewardship (Leave No Trace ethics) of when to have a fire and when not to.

    Fire types will be limited to: Cooking Fires and Fires for Warmth / Social uses.

    Participants will learn how to prepare an area for a fire, how to gather materials, how to build and ignite a fire, how to maintain and how to extinguish.

    We will discuss the reality of Regulations concerning when and when not to have a fire and the associated safety and stewardship aspects.

    If participants can bring a sharp knife (fixed blade) it will be helpful but not absolutely necessary. We will work in teams. At the end of the class, you will walk away with a small fire kit that you can take on your trips.

    Participants will need to bring and simple lunch and be prepared for a short Day Hike of about 3 miles to become familiar with some of the features of Mounds State Park. Entry to the park in not included in your $20.00 fee, so you will also need to be responsible for that. Park entry fee is $7.00 per an in state vehicle and $9.00 for an out of state vehicle or you can use an Annual Pass.

    We encourage you to stick around afterwards and explore Mounds State Park together! 


    Questionsciwcinfo@gmail.com


    • May 06, 2023
    • May 07, 2023
    • Shades State Park, 7751 S 890 W, Waveland, IN 47989
    Register

    Beginners Backpacking Trip

    Shades State Park

    Waveland, Indiana 

    May 6-7, 2023


    Trip Leaders: Nancy Myers and Wendy Brinson

    Type of Trip: Backpacking; Hiking

    Contact:  ciwcinfo@gmail.com

    Cost: $30 (non Refundable) - Saturday Dinner and Sunday Breakfast; Use of club gear - Bring lunch and snacks for the trail

    Adults Only

    Maximum number: 8

    Difficulty: Beginner

    Rain Date: May 20-21, 2023

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    We will meet at the entrance of Shades State Park and drive to the Hickory Parking lot located within the park. From there we will get acquainted and do some light hiking with maps, snacks and water bottles. We will then make our way back to the parking lot to prepare for our hike to the back-country. Equipment will be disbursed between all hikers. Backpacks will be checked for weight distribution and fit. Everything we will need for our overnight experience will be carried in our backpacks over a moderate 2.5mi trail to our camping area.

    At the campsite we will work together to prepare our tent and kitchen sites while reviewing some camping etiquette. We will prepare a delicious dinner, using a few different types of backpack stoves. Additional activities will include using different water filter systems, hanging food bags and making a campfire. There will be time to explore the area before we pile around our campfire to discuss our day's events.

    In the morning we will heat up water for everyone to have their coffee, tea, oatmeal, etc. After breakfast we will break camp using leave no trace techniques and hike back to the parking lot. Anyone who would like to continue hiking may do so on their own.

    You can Google Shades State Park for a map of the trails and Park information. We will try to have additional maps available as well.

    Don’t have gear? That’s no problem as CIWC has tents and other gear you can borrow and we share some club-provided group gear, such as stoves and water filters. Suggested gear list will be provided by your trip leader. Breakfast and Dinner will be provided on each trip and hikers will share responsibility for carrying the group food and equipment. Participants will bring their own lunch, snack and drink items.

    All trip participants must fill out and submit a

    CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form. 

    After registration leaders will communicate additional details. 

    Questions? Contact CIWCinfo@gmail.com


    • May 06, 2023
    • May 07, 2023
    • MMSF Low Gap, 6220 Forest Rd. Martinsville, IN 46151
    Register

    Beginners Backpacking Trip

    Morgan Monroe State Forest - Low Gap Trail

    Waveland, Indiana 

    May 6-7, 2023


    Trip Leaders: Bob Hart and Cindy Helton

    Type of Trip: Backpacking; Hiking

    Contact:  ciwcinfo@gmail.com

    Cost: $30 (non Refundable) - Saturday Dinner and Sunday Breakfast; Use of club gear - Bring lunch and snacks for the trail

    Adults Only

    Maximum number: 6

    Difficulty: Beginner

    Rain Date: May 20-21, 2023

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    Beginner trip overnight for one night in the backcountry camping area of Morgan Monroe State Forest. We will meet Saturday morning at 9:00 AM at a secure nearby location to be announced. There we will get organized, pass out any loaner requested gear and dispense any common gear and food items. We will carpool in two vehicles to the trailhead within the State Forest. From the trailhead we will backpack to our campsite approximately 1-2 miles. We will work together to set up camp and have lunch. After lunch we will take an afternoon hike of 2-3 miles (small day pack or waist pouch with water/snacks). Beautiful time of year to hike the forest to see native wildflowers and wildlife!

    After returning from our hike, we will learn the basics of backpacking in the forest including trail etiquette, leave no trace, filtering water, fire starters, creating/ putting out a fire, making food and hanging food. We will work together to make dinner and clean up. After dinner we sit by the fire with tea/ hot chocolate / s’mores and explore more topics of outdoor questions and adventures.

    Don’t have any gear? No worries, CIWC has gear you can borrow. Tents, backpacks and other club gear such as stoves and water filters. Suggested gear list will be provided by your trip leader. Please bring your own sleeping bags and sleeping pads.

    Dinner, Breakfast and campfire treat will be provided by the leaders. Dinner will be along the lines of campfire chicken enchiladas, Breakfast will be coffee/hot chocolate/tea, bananas, oatmeal and breakfast bars. Participants will need to bring their own lunch and snacks. There will also be a shared responsibility for carrying the group food and equipment. Please leave some extra room in your backpacks for a few items.

    All trip participants will have the ability to hike 6 miles in hilly terrain. 

    The trip will conclude late morning on Sunday.


    All trip participants must fill out and submit a

    CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form. 

    After registration leaders will communicate additional details. 

    Questions? Contact CIWCinfo@gmail.com


    • June 10, 2023
    • June 17, 2023
    • Bland, VA
    Register

    Appalachian Trail for First Timers Backpacking

    Appalachian Trail, VA

    June 10-17, 2023

    Co-Trip Leaders: Leslie Green and Barb Shanks

    Type of Trip: Backpacking

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $500/$250

    Cancellation Date and full payment: March 10, 2023

    Wilderness Level: 3/4

    Trip Difficulty: Rugged – 2000 ft of elevation gain and 2000 ft of elevation loss per day.  Up to 12 miles per day

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 4: Denotes backpacking trips on established but rugged, unmaintained trail with multi-day backpacks (30-40 pounds). The hiking can be steep and sustained with long daily distances (up to 9 miles) and significant elevation change (up to 4000 feet). You should be comfortable running/biking/hiking for several hours without many breaks.

    Level 5: Applies to backpacking trips on very rugged trails or off-trail with multi-day backpacks (35-45 pounds). Expect prolonged, rugged hiking with very strenuous, difficult sections. Terrain can be steep, loose, rocky and/or exposed. You must be able to exercise vigorously at home (extended runs, swims, bike rides, etc..) to join a hike with a Level 5 rating.

    Group Size: 8/7 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults Only

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    If you have ever wanted to hike a section of the iconic Appalachian Trail, but found it daunting to plan such an endeavor, this is your chance to get on the trail with two experienced AT hikers eager to share their enthusiasm for the trail with you. This six-day, 50+-mile hike in southern Virginia will give you a taste of everything the trail has to offer. In addition, we will take a day trip to the Grayson Highlands State Park in search of the wild ponies and spend a night in Damascus, VA – Trail Town USA. The trip is designed to give you quintessential AT experiences including:

    • conquering challenging mountain terrain
    • staying at two backcountry shelters and two hiker’s hostels;
    • camping beside a tumbling mountain stream;
    • scenic views reached via the “green tunnel;”
    • flora and fauna of the summer season (maybe bears???);
    • fording a stream – possibly knee deep;
    • using AT navigation apps and resources so you learn how to anticipate what awaits you on the trail;
    • interacting with some of the thru hikers that started their hike in Georgia; and
    • comradery with your CIWC trail family as we take on the challenge of the AT together.

    We will start the hike near Bland, VA, and hike southbound for 5 days for between 6 and 12** miles per day to reach Atkins, VA. We expect an overnight stay at the Quarter Way Hostel will be a highlight of the hike, as will our climb up to the Chestnut Knob Shelter – a former USFS warden’s cabin with a fire tower. We may even experience some trail magic – treats provided by generous locals who support hikers. Once we arrive at the end of our section hike, we’ll spend a day and night at the Grayson Highlands and explore their beauty. Then we will visit Damascus, where we’ll stay overnight at Lady Di’s hostel and enjoy her sumptuous breakfast before we start for home.

    The trip price includes shared transportation, hotel accommodations at the beginning of the trip, two hostel stays with breakfasts included, camping at Grayson Highlands, shuttles, five trail breakfasts and three trail dinners. All other meals in route and dinners at the hostels will be additional. Hikers are also responsible to bring trail lunches and snacks for each day.  You will be expected to meet the fitness requirements for the trip and to participate in training hikes, including at least one overnight backpacking trip to test your trail readiness. 

    *This trip is designed for strong hikers who are first-timers on the AT, but other novice AT hikers that want to build their skills and experience can also register. 

    ** The final hiking day extends to 13+ miles, with the option of stopping at 11 miles if needed.

    Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.

    All trip participants must fill out and submit a CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form.  

    Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 nonrefundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e., those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee. 


    • June 12, 2023
    • June 16, 2023
    • 6262 Gilmour Rd, Morrow, OH 45152
    Register

    Ohio Bike Route 1

    Cincinnati - Columbus, OH

    Miami Valley Bike Trails, OH

    June 12-16, 2023

    Co-Trip Leaders: John South and TBD

    Type of Trip: Biking/Camping

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $330/$165

    Cancellation Date and full payment: May 1, 2023

    Wilderness Level: 2 

    Trip Difficulty: Moderate; 12 mph, 158 total miles, 38 miles one day max; Rail to Trails, wider tires

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 2: Primarily applies to trips in which we carry only day packs. In one day, we can hike up to 9 miles and 4500 feet of elevation gain on maintained trails, or up to 7 miles and 2000 feet of elevation gain on more rugged, less-maintained trails. For a Level 2 trip you should be comfortable hiking 6-8 miles in a day in hilly or mountainous terrain with a light day pack. If a backpacking trip has a Level 2 rating, it means the distances are 2-4 miles with little elevation gain/loss.

    Level 3: Applies to backpacking trips in which we hike with 25-35 pound backpacks. In one day, we can hike up to 7 miles and 3000 feet of elevation gain on maintained trails, or up to 5 miles and 2000 feet of elevation gain on more rugged trails. For a Level 3 trip you should be comfortable hiking 6-8 miles in a day in hilly or mountainous terrain with a 25-pound backpack.

    Group Size: 8/6 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults Only; High School Youth OK with leader approval

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    Enjoy 5 days of bicycling on the Ohio to Erie Trail across the State of Ohio. We will begin the trip in Cincinnati and end at Columbus, Ohio. The route extends to Lake Erie but we can complete that on a second trip. The initial part of the trip follows the Little Miami River and the second follows a rail trail. 98% of the miles will be ridden on paved bike paths. We will camp along the route.

    Ft Ancient is on the route on the second day; Explore North America’s largest ancient hilltop enclosure earthwork. We will devote the third day by riding to the Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base- a fantastic aero exhibit.

    Experience a trail-side primitive camping site at London, Ohio and riding into a major metropolitan area on our final day. Camping gear, clothes and food will be transported by car to each night’s stop. Four breakfasts and four dinners will be provided along all transportation and camping reservations. Transportation that is provided will be by private vehicle. Lunch and meals while traveling to Cincinnati and back from Columbus are on your own.

    Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.


    All trip participants must fill out and submit a CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form.  

    Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 non refundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e. those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee. 


    • June 24, 2023
    • 9:00 AM
    • Summit Lake State Park, 5993 N. Messick Road New Castle, IN 47362
    • 77
    Register

    Day Event - First Annual CIWC

    TRYathlon: Bike - Hike - Paddle!!!

    Summit Lake State Park

    5993 N Messick Rd, New Castle, IN

    Open to the Public

    Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 9:00 AM

    Trip Leader:  Dave Hoffmeyer and Bob Klecka

    Type of Trip: Hiking/Biking/Paddling

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $25 Non-Refundable (plus entry into the park) 

    Wilderness Level: 1 - typical meetup day event in good weather setting with cell coverage.         

    Trip Difficulty: Easy

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 1: Applies to trips in which we carry only day packs and stay on maintained trails. Hiking distances range from 3-6 mile, and elevation gain can be as much as 2000 feet. You should be comfortable hiking 3-6 miles in a day with considerable gain/loss on good trails.

    Group Size: 80 Maximum

    All ages are welcome. Anyone under 18 years of age MUST be accompanied by a legal guardian. 

    Description: 

    Have you ever wanted to try Hiking? Paddling? Biking?

    This is your chance to “TRY” all three activities with a great group of people. This is a day event at Summit Lake State Park on Saturday June 24. 

    • Hike the trail route.

    • Bike the road course.

    • Paddle the kayak trail.

    All courses are marked, easy, and short. Club members will be available to discuss all activities and equipment. If you are new to any of the events, this is a great way to TRY them out. Information on future club events will be available. 

    Included are marked trails. Hydration will be available at each event location. Kayaks and Canoes are included in the cost. If you can bring your own kayak or canoe, you can bring those (with required state stickers). Bring your own bike. Some bikes will be available for use, but quantity is limited. 

    Special event T shirts are included in the cost! Select the T shirt size when signing up. 

    After registration leaders will communicate additional details

    All trip participants must sign a waiver and complete emergency information documents prior to participation:  CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form. 


    Questionsciwcinfo@gmail.com. 


    • July 08, 2023
    • July 09, 2023
    • Chain O Lakes State Park, 2355 E. 75 S. Albion, IN 46701
    Register

    Introduction to Canoe Camping

    Chain O' Lakes State Park

    2355 E. 75 S. Albion, IN

    July 8-9, 2023

    Co-Trip Leaders: John Carlson and Bob Hart

    Type of Trip: Canoeing/Camping

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $70

    Cancellation Date and full payment: June 10, 2023

    Wilderness Level: 2 

    Trip Difficulty: Easy, very little wind, waves up to 1 foot; some camping experience required.

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 1: Applies to trips in which we carry only day packs and stay on maintained trails. Hiking distances range from 3-6 mile, and elevation gain can be as much as 2000 feet. You should be comfortable hiking 3-6 miles in a day with considerable gain/loss on good trails.

    Level 2: Primarily applies to trips in which we carry only day packs. In one day, we can hike up to 9 miles and 4500 feet of elevation gain on maintained trails, or up to 7 miles and 2000 feet of elevation gain on more rugged, less-maintained trails. For a Level 2 trip you should be comfortable hiking 6-8 miles in a day in hilly or mountainous terrain with a light day pack. If a backpacking trip has a Level 2 rating, it means the distances are 2-4 miles with little elevation gain/loss.

    Group Size: 10/07 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults and High School (with leader approval)

    This activity is designed for those who wish to learn about and prepare themselves for extended canoe camping trips out of state. This can be a qualifier for an extended canoe camping trip. Canoe camping is one of the best ways to experience the wilderness area as it gives you a lot of flexibility. For this introductory event we have picked a slightly remote setting on the water but our campsite will definitely be away from our cars. Safety will be stressed. Participants must be able to enter and exit a canoe by crawling over packs and be prepared to swim if the canoe would swamp.

    You will learn basic canoe strokes and safety considerations plus how to lift carry and portage a canoe. We will demonstrate rescue scenarios in case of an open water swamp. You will have plenty of time to practice what you have learned. Our canoe camp will cover setting up of tents and tarps as well as how to safely secure food away from animals. You will also learn that canoe campers eat very well – leaders will plan both dinner and breakfast meals. Participants will be responsible for their own lunches and snacks. More information including what gear to bring will be provided in advance of the trip. We will meet at the Chain O Lakes State Park Saturday morning.

    Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.

    All trip participants must fill out and submit a CIWC Medical Form  and Long Waiver Form.  

    Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 non refundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e. those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee. 




    • July 10, 2023
    • July 15, 2023
    • Sylvania Wilderness, Watersmeet, MI
    Register

    Sylvania Wilderness Paddle Trip

    Sylvania Wilderness, Watersmeet, Upper Peninsula, MI

    July 10-15, 2023

    Co-Trip Leaders: Elden Hartman and Linda Conti

    Type of Trip: Paddling/Hiking

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $470/$235

    Cancellation Date and full payment: May 10, 2023

    Wilderness Level: 2 - EMS available in 1-2 hours 

    Trip Difficulty: Easy, 6-8 mile maximum during weekend, little elevation

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 1: For example, applies to trips in which we carry only day packs and stay on maintained trails. Hiking distances range from 3-6 mile, and elevation gain can be as much as 2000 feet. You should be comfortable hiking 3-6 miles in a day with considerable gain/loss on good trails.

    Level 2: For examle, primarily applies to trips in which we carry only day packs. In one day, we can hike up to 9 miles and 4500 feet of elevation gain on maintained trails, or up to 7 miles and 2000 feet of elevation gain on more rugged, less-maintained trails. For a Level 2 trip you should be comfortable hiking 6-8 miles in a day in hilly or mountainous terrain with a light day pack. If a backpacking trip has a Level 2 rating, it means the distances are 2-4 miles with little elevation gain/loss.

    Group Size: 6/6 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults Only; High School Youth OK with leader approval

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    Sylvania Wilderness is a protected wilderness area in the Ottawa National Forest near Watersmeet, Upper Peninsula Michigan, encompassing 18,000 acres, 34 named lakes, and 25 miles of hiking trails. It is often called the “Boundary Waters Lite” because it is less remote, smaller, and easier to portage between lakes. The portages are generally easy and level trails, and ¼ mile or less in distance. Visitors can camp in 50 designated campsites within the Sylvania Wilderness, most of which are reservable six months in advance. Visitors enjoy endless canoeing, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. The old-growth forests and pristine lakes in the region provide habitat for a wide range of animal and plant life, including rare orchids, bald eagles, loons and osprey.

    We will drive up to Sylvania Wilderness near Watersmeet, Michigan (approximate 9-hour drive), leaving Indianapolis southside at approximately 7:00 a.m. Monday morning, July 10, 2022. We will camp our first night in the Clark Lake campground. We will drive up through Chicagoland and could stop on the way in Lafayette or another location to pick up trip members who do not want to drive to Indianapolis early Monday morning. On Tuesday morning, we will get our canoes and equipment from Sylvania Outfitters, and paddle approximately one hour to our reserved backcountry campsite on Clark Lake, Crooked Lake, or Loon Lake, where we will spend the next four nights, before leaving for home on Saturday morning. During our days in the wilderness, we will take paddling excursions, hikes in the woods, and enjoy fishing, swimming, and leisure time.

    All your food and snacks, and cooking and camping gear (other than your tents, sleeping bags and pads) will be provided during your time in the wilderness. Meals on the way up and back will be at your own expense. You will be limited in the amount and weight of gear you take due to space in the vehicle and the fact we may have to portage to our campsite. Your personal gear and clothing should be limited to 20 lbs. or less.


    Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.

    All trip participants must fill out and submit a CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form.  

    Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 nonrefundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e., those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee. 


    • July 15, 2023
    • July 16, 2023
    • Nickel Plate Trail, Kokomo, Indiana
    Register

    Bike Nickel Plate Trail

    Kokomo - Rochester, IN

    Nickel Plate Bike Trail

    July 15-16, 2023

    Co-Trip Leaders: John South and TBD

    Type of Trip: Biking/Camping

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $200/$100

    Cancellation Date and full payment: June 15, 2023

    Wilderness Level: 2 

    Trip Difficulty: Moderate; 12 mph, 45 total miles, 25 miles one day max; Rail to Trails, wider tires

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 2: Primarily applies to trips in which we carry only day packs. In one day, we can hike up to 9 miles and 4500 feet of elevation gain on maintained trails, or up to 7 miles and 2000 feet of elevation gain on more rugged, less-maintained trails. For a Level 2 trip you should be comfortable hiking 6-8 miles in a day in hilly or mountainous terrain with a light day pack. If a backpacking trip has a Level 2 rating, it means the distances are 2-4 miles with little elevation gain/loss.

    Level 3: Applies to backpacking trips in which we hike with 25-35 pound backpacks. In one day, we can hike up to 7 miles and 3000 feet of elevation gain on maintained trails, or up to 5 miles and 2000 feet of elevation gain on more rugged trails. For a Level 3 trip you should be comfortable hiking 6-8 miles in a day in hilly or mountainous terrain with a 25-pound backpack.

    Group Size: 8/6 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults Only; High School Youth OK with leader approval

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    This is a two-day trip to ride the Nickel Plate Trail from Kokomo to Rochester, a total length of 45 miles on paved trail. On Saturday we will start riding in Kokomo and finish in Peru. After a shower and dinner, we will attend the Peru Amateur Circus. We will stay at a local hotel – 2 persons per room. Sunday we will ride from Peru to Rochester- 25 miles.

    I’m sure we will find some ice cream before the trip is over. Clothes and personal items will be transported each day. The trip include travel to and from a starting point on the north side of Indianapolis, circus tickets and hotel cost. Food will be at each person’s expense.

    Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.

    All trip participants must fill out and submit a CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form.  

    Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 nonrefundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e., those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee. 


    • September 16, 2023
    • September 23, 2023
    • 33303 Headquarters Rd, Silver City, MI 49953
    Register

    Backpacking Porcupine Wilderness Mts

    North Country Trail, Michigan

    September 16-23, 2023

    Co-Trip Leaders: Dave Hoffmeyer and Joan Pea

    Type of Trip: Backpacking

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $575/$275

    Cancellation Date and full payment: June 15, 2023

    Wilderness Level: 3 - typical meetup day event in good weather setting with cell coverage         

    Trip Difficulty: Moderate/Rugged – 3500 ft total elevation gain with 1200 ft on one day. Up to 12 miles per day hiked

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 4: Backpacking trips on established but rugged, unmaintained trail with multi-day backpacks (30-40 pounds). The hiking can be steep and sustained with long daily distances (up to 9 miles) and significant elevation change (up to 4000 feet). You should be comfortable running/biking/hiking for several hours without many breaks.

    Level 5: Applies to backpacking trips on very rugged trails or off-trail with multi-day backpacks (35-45 pounds). Expect prolonged, rugged hiking with very strenuous, difficult sections. Terrain can be steep, loose, rocky and/or exposed. You must be able to exercise vigorously at home (extended runs, swims, bike rides, etc..) to join a hike with a Level 5 rating.

    Group Size: 8/6 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults Only

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    Join us for 5 days of hiking on new reroute of The North Country National Scenic Trail through the Porcupine Mountains in The Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Participants will receive credit for 50.5 of the 100 Miles for the North Country Trail hike 100 challenge.  


    The hike is 5 days long with daily mileage of between 8 to 12 miles.  There are some large hills to climb but much of the trail follows River.  There will be several water crossings that will need to be forded. The new reroute follows the most beautiful parts of the park with numerous waterfalls and goes along the escarpment with a breathtaking view of Lake of the Clouds and Lake Superior.  We will begin at Black River Harbor after camping there the first night and the hike will east to M-64 the dividing line between the Porcupine Mountains and the Trapp Hills.

    Three nights of camping will be in state parks, one will be in a national forest campground. Included in the fee is a one night in a motel (2 per room) so we can clean up before the ride home.   Transportation is included with 2 private vehicles.  All meals are the responsibility of the participant, but we may have a meal making workshop prior to the trip.  There will not be cell phone coverage for much of the hike, but your trip leaders will have emergency communication devices.  Overnight backpacking experience is required with ability to complete daily mileage of 10 miles or more.

    Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.

    All trip participants must fill out and submit a CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form.  

    Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 non refundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e. those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee. 


    • September 26, 2023
    • September 28, 2023
    • Hocking Hill SP, Logan, OH
    Register

    Mid-Week Hocking Hills State Park

    Logan, Ohio

    September 26-28, 2023

    Co-Trip Leaders: Jill Whelan and Bob Klecka

    Type of Trip: Hiking

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $50/$50

    Cancellation Date and full payment: August 26, 2023

    Wilderness Level: 2/3 - 

    Trip Difficulty: Moderate

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 2: Primarily applies to trips in which we carry only day packs. In one day, we can hike up to 9 miles and 4500 feet of elevation gain on maintained trails, or up to 7 miles and 2000 feet of elevation gain on more rugged, less-maintained trails. For a Level 2 trip you should be comfortable hiking 6-8 miles in a day in hilly or mountainous terrain with a light day pack. If a backpacking trip has a Level 2 rating, it means the distances are 2-4 miles with little elevation gain/loss.

    Group Size: 10/7 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults Only

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    Hocking Hills State Park is a beautiful place to hike, with many amazing rock formations and waterfalls. On this trip we will hike in the main part of the park (Old Man’s Cave and Cedar Falls area) and travel to near-by sites such as Rock House, Cantwell Cliffs, and Conkles Hollow Nature Preserve. The trails range from easy to rugged, and there are ravines and rocks to climb over on many of the trails. Expect to hike up to 10 miles on one day so that we can see as many sights as possible. As a bonus, the moon will be waxing towards full, so night hiking may be an option!

    We will camp in the primitive hike-in campground on the east side of the park. This means that we must carry all our camping gear in to the sites (about 0.5 mile, on a gravel path) and leave our cars in the parking lot.  Also, we will need to carry in water from the parking lot, where there is a potable water spigot.  Toilets in the campground are pit toilets, but campers may drive over to the main campground to use the showers.

    Camping reservations and groups supplies are included in the trip price. All meals are participants’ responsibility. The group will arrange carpooling to the location.

    Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.

    All trip participants must fill out and submit a CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form.  

    Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 non refundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e. those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee. 


    • November 03, 2023
    • November 05, 2023
    • Fork Ridge Rd, Jamestown, TN 38556
    Register

    Big South Fork

    Hiking and Stay at Charit Creek Lodge

    Fort Ridge Rd, Jamestown, TN

    November 3-5, 2023

    Co-Trip Leaders: Leslie Green and Cindy Durr

    Type of Trip: Backpacking

    Trip Cost/Deposit: $365/$180

    Cancellation Date and full payment: July 27, 2023

    Wilderness Level: 3 - typical meetup day event in good weather setting with cell coverage         

    Trip Difficulty: Moderate – up to 10 miles per daily with challenging terrain and moderate elevation gain

    Policy on Fitness Self-Assessment 

    Level 2: Primarily applies to trips in which we carry only day packs. In one day, we can hike up to 9 miles and 4500 feet of elevation gain on maintained trails, or up to 7 miles and 2000 feet of elevation gain on more rugged, less-maintained trails. For a Level 2 trip you should be comfortable hiking 6-8 miles in a day in hilly or mountainous terrain with a light day pack. If a backpacking trip has a Level 2 rating, it means the distances are 2-4 miles with little elevation gain/loss.

    Level 3: Applies to backpacking trips in which we hike with 25-35 pound backpacks. In one day, we can hike up to 7 miles and 3000 feet of elevation gain on maintained trails, or up to 5 miles and 2000 feet of elevation gain on more rugged trails. For a Level 3 trip you should be comfortable hiking 6-8 miles in a day in hilly or mountainous terrain with a 25-pound backpack.

    Group Size: 10/7 Maximum/Minimum

    Adults Only

    ***Before registering***

    While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip.  Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.

    Charit Creek Lodge is a rustic and historic wilderness lodge location the heart of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Staying overnight here will be the main highlight of this trip. 

    To reach Charit Creek lodge, not accessible by vehicle, we will hike 10+ miles on the Middle Creek-Slave Falls Trail that features outstanding rock formations that make this area so spectacular. While at the Lodge, our overnight stay will be in a shared bunk room cabin with wood heat. Restrooms and showers are nearby. Dinner at the lodge will be welcomed at the end of our hike. Breakfast will also be served at the lodge before we take a short hike back to the parking area at the Twin Arches.  Before leaving the area, we will also hike up to the Angel Falls Overlook to view the South Fork of the Cumberland River far below. 

    Hikers should be capable of hiking 10+ miles in moderate to rugged terrain with a backpack that includes bedding, clothing, water, lunch/snacks, and emergency gear (approximately 20 lbs). We will also camp at Bandy Creek Campground on Friday night. A tent or shelter will be required for the campground and temperatures in the 30s could be possible. 

    The cost of the trip includes one overnight stay with dinner and breakfast at the lodge, camping fees at Bandy Creek, and shared transportation. Participants are responsible for meals in transit, breakfast at camp, trail lunches and snacks. 

    Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.


    All trip participants must fill out and submit a CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form.  

    Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 non refundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e. those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee. 


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