Trek is so much more than hiking! Trek is a spiritual journey in which students hike, swim, and camp in the mountains of West Virginia. Lead by a hike guide with over 30 years of leading & guiding Christian young people!
Who:
Trek is open to students in grades 7th - 12th. Students of all abilities are welcome.
What:
We'll be camping at Seneca State Forrest and taking trips out from this location. Our trip is lead by Dennis Allen who has been making this same trip for over 30 years. Some of the planned activities include cave exploring, a cliff jump, and more! We'll take time each day for spiritual reflection and devotion.
Cost:
$50 per participant
Schedule:
Sunday, June 8th
4:00 Depart North Canton for Morgantown
6:00 Dinner
7:30 Games, Snacks, and Devotional at Morgantown Church of Christ
9:00 Lights out Quiet time
Day 1 (June 9)
7:30 Breakfast
8:00 Depart Morgantown Church of Christ
10:30 Arrive Bowden Cave
2:00 River swim/De-mud
3:00 Depart for Seneca Shadows
4:00 Arrive at campground. Set up camp
6:00 Dinner
7:30 Campfire/Devo/Snacks
Day 2 (June 10)
7:00 Breakfast
8:00 Leave for spruce knob
8:45 Arrive Spruce Knob peak/Whispering Pines trail
9:00 Leave for hike/waterfall from Spruce Knob
6:30 Dinner at campground
7:30 Campfire/Devo/Snacks
Day 3 (June 11)
7:30 Breakfast
9:00 Seneca Rocks visitor center
10:00 Hike to Seneca overlook
1:00 Lunch at campground
2:00 Tubing on the river
5:00 Dinner
7:30 Campfire/Devo/Snacks
Day 4 (June 12)
Breakfast/Break camp
Swimming
Drive to Bears Rocks on Dolly Sods for short hike, visit overlooks
Stop at blackwaterfalls state park on way home time permitting
Drive to Morgantown
Supply List:
Personal Items
◦ Pillow
◦ Air mattress
◦ Sleep bag
◦ Toiletries
◦ Rain gear
◦ Cave clothes-long pants, long sleeve shirt, non cotton undershirt, thin gloves, shoes with tread that you don’t Mind getting muddy (not your hiking shoes!!!) It’s cool and wet (58 degrees). Helmet is required. Helmets are provided, if you aren’t picky but bring you own if you have one - bicycle helmet will work.
◦ Plastic bag for cave clothes
◦ Bug spray for ticks
◦ Headlight
◦ Hand held light
◦ Swim suit
◦ Day pack
◦ Towel
◦ Hat
◦ Water bottle
◦ Mug for coffee/ cocoa
◦ Light jacket or puffy
◦ Hiking shoes - spare socks for hike. This is important and the most common cause of problems - if you get new shoes, BREAK THEM IN. Merino wool socks are ideal. Most important to have a good fit whatever you wear.
◦ Travel clothes
◦ Camp clothes
Tips & Additional Info:
Hiking is a challenge that you can handle. Take care of your feet. Mountaintop is cold and windy in the mornings - may need a windbreaker.
Campground has bathhouses with showers..