DATE: October 20-22, 2023 (Meet at trailhead at 10AM Friday the 20th, finish loop Sunday the 22nd)

LOCATION: Goodwater Loop Trail (aka San Gabriel River Trail) in Georgetown, Texas

COST: FREE - Must sign a waiver to RSVP

• Come backpack the Goodwater Loop Trail - 27 miles in 2.5 days/2 nights.

• This is a great beginner's trail. San Gabriel River Trail, also known as Goodwater Loop, is a 26.9 mile trail along the San Gabriel River and Lake Georgetown.

• We'll hike counterclockwise, leaving the Crockett Garden Falls as our prize at the end.

• We'll be able to fill water on the first two days.

• Great opportunity for beginner backpackers!

• You can read up more about the Goodwater Loop Trail on AllTrails

  FRIDAY 10/20

  • 10AM: Meet at Cedar Breaks trailhead (Anyone can spend the prior night in the park if they’d like) - Hike 10 miles to Walnut Spring Primitive campground.

  SATURDAY 10/21

  • Hike 10 miles to Cedar Hollow camp

  SUNDAY 10/22

  • Hike 7 miles back to our vehicles

YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE

Review Coordinator Barb’s BEGINNER'S BACKPACKING LIST for the complete guide on all things backpacking!

• “What you pack in, pack out”

• You will be required to provide all of your own gear this trip

• Backpacking gear

• Hiking shoes

• Personal tent/shelter

• Headlamp

• Food and water (we will be able to refill water on days 1 & 2 on the trail)

• Rain gear

• Toiletries, including sunscreen

• A master list will be reviewed with your coordinators before the trip!

EVENT COORDINATOR: BARBARA S.