Central Coast Discovery: Camping and Hiking

Nov 15 - Nov 17, 2024

$220 students / $260 non-students

Even our backyard has great camping! Spend a few nights at a local and coastal campsite and day trip to a handful of Central Coast favorites! Led by our Trip Leaders, this adventure will feature treks along the ragged coast, immersion in some of Big Sur’s best views, and the inside scoop on the best local snack spots. You won’t want to miss it. Every day’s journey will end with a good meal, a starry sky, and quality time with your peers.

 

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Skill Level: Moderate

Activity Level: Beginner

Trip Highlights

• Coastal camping and hiking along the Central Coast
• An opportunity to tidepool and receive introductory marine life education
• Introductory education to the natural and cultural history of the area
• Introduction to Leave No Trace principles
• Warm meals and camping with friends

Details

• Depart for the trip Friday afternoon after a briefing
• Saturday will be spent exploring the Big Sur area, hiking, and learning about California’s coastal wonders!
• Tidepool exploration along the coast on Sunday before returning to campus.

What's Included

• Transportation and campsite reservations
• Basic instruction
• Backpacking backpack
• Sleeping bag and sleeping pad
• Headlamp
• Group gear: tents, pots, pans, stoves, water filters, first aid kits, GPS, camp tools
• Meals: Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday breakfast, lunch

What to Bring

• Money for food on the road Friday night
• At least 2L of water carrying capacity.
• Quart sized bag of personal snacks, and eating utensils.
• Warm upper and lower layers.
• Active clothes for hiking.
• Rain jacket
• Camp clothes
• Sturdy weatherproof hiking shoes
• Warm thick wool socks and gloves
• Hat and sunglasses
Please note: a more comprehensive gear list will be distributed at the pre-trip meeting in the weeks leading up to the trip.
Need Rental Equipment?

The Poly Escapes Rental Center at the Cal Poly Recreation Center has the gear you need for your next adventure! Explore our selection online, then visit the Rental Center to equip your trip.

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