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Local Hike Series: December - Sunset Hike
Dec
14

Local Hike Series: December - Sunset Hike

Name: Sunset in Bastrop State Park

Cost: Must pay state park day use fee ($5 per age 13 or older) OR use Texas State Parks Pass

Date: December 14, 2024

Time: 4:30PM

Location: Meet @ Bastrop State Park - Parking for Public Pool

 
 

🤔 Interested in hiking, but not sure how to start?

❓ Want to explore Bastrop area trails, but don’t know where to go?

🥾 Are you a seasoned hiker who’d love a hiking buddy?

✅ Summit’s Local Hike Series is for you!


Join in for a community hike for all ages and experience. We have such amazing trails in our area, and this is a great way to explore them. Meet our Summit guides for a fun day hike.

These are free informal meet-up events, but may require a park entry fee, depending on location. Bring your own water & snacks!

Please find info & RVSP on summitlead.org or on the Summit Outdoor Leadership Facebook page. RSVPs are helpful, but not required.


 
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Local Hike Series: November 16 Family Hike
Nov
16

Local Hike Series: November 16 Family Hike

Name: Fall Family Hike in Bastrop

Cost: FREE — No entry fee

Date: November 16, 2024

Time: 9am

Location: Meet @ Colorado River Refuge - Two Bridges Trailhead

 
 

🤔 Interested in hiking, but not sure how to start?

❓ Want to explore Bastrop area trails, but don’t know where to go?

🥾 Are you a seasoned hiker who’d love a hiking buddy?

✅ Summit’s Local Hike Series is for you!


Join in for a community hike for all ages and experience. We have such amazing trails in our area, and this is a great way to explore them. Meet our Summit guides for a fun day hike.

These are free informal meet-up events, but may require a park entry fee, depending on location. Bring your own water & snacks!

Please find info & RVSP on summitlead.org or on the Summit Outdoor Leadership Facebook page. RSVPs are helpful, but not required.


 
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Rosanky Christian Academy Field Trip - Dayhike @ Bastrop State Park
Nov
9

Rosanky Christian Academy Field Trip - Dayhike @ Bastrop State Park

Rosanky Christian Academy

Outdoor Education Field Trip

This is a private event with SUMMIT Outdoor Leadership supporting the school Rosanky Christian Academy.

If you’d like to set up your own custom training event, please contact us at programs@summitlead.org or (512) 677-5117.

 

Schedule:

10:00AM — Arrive @ Bastrop State Park

  • Meet @ parking next to Dining Hall/Park Pool (slight left from main entrance road)

  • TPWD Naturalist Lesson - Local wildlife

  • Leave No Trace for Kids

  • Day hike w/ Scavenger Hunt Bingo

NOON — Lunch (Please back school lunch!)

  • Team-building Games & Debrief

2:30PM — Depart for School

 
 
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Local Meet-up: Family Picnic & Hike
Apr
8

Local Meet-up: Family Picnic & Hike

Meet-up: Family Picnic & Dayhike

Easter Weekend

A Pocket Wilderness Experience

Family with a picnic basket under trees. Text: "SUMMIT Outdoor Leadership Meet-up"

Join us for a little Pocket of Wilderness Experience!

Let us know that you’re coming on the Facebook Event here:

Join our SUMMIT volunteers/staff for a casual picnic & pocket-size adventure at McKinney Roughs Nature Park!

  • Pack your lunch & we'll chow down before we hit the trails. This adventure is for all ages, so bring the whole family!

  • You'll pay your own entrance fee, then meet us on the porch right outside the main office.

  • Don't forget sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, & water bottles.

RSVP "Going" to the Event Page on Facebook & drop a comment with how many are in your party so we know how many to expect. See you there!

Learn more about our other Pocket Wilderness experiences at www.summitlead.org/pocket-wilderness

 

POCKETS of WILDERNESS

“Pockets of Wilderness” is a featured program type for SUMMIT, click the button below to learn more


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Local Meet-up: Sunset Hike
Mar
15

Local Meet-up: Sunset Hike

Meet-up: Sunset Hike @ Bastrop State Park

A Pocket Wilderness Experience

Two hikers at sunset - Text: "SUMMIT Outdoor Leadership meet-up"

Join us for a little Pocket of Wilderness Experience!

Let us know that you’re coming on the Facebook Event here:

Let's take a hike! Join our SUMMIT volunteers/staff for a quick sunset adventure in Bastrop State Park!

This casual meetup is just a chance to enjoy the outdoors with friends -- new and old! We'll do some light hiking and casual conversations about nature appreciation, LNT principles, and trail tips along the way. We enjoy finding a good ol' pocket of wilderness to engage in outdoor recreation and celebrate God's creation. Learn more about our other Pocket Wilderness programs at www.summitlead.org/pocket-wilderness

  • Pay your own park entrance fee & meet us at the parking lot next to the pool. We'll aim to hit the trails right at 5:30, so arrive early to be ready by then! (Or make arrangements with us to meet elsewhere if needed.)

  • Pack some snacks or a simple picnic dinner & bring the whole family.

  • Be sure to wear sturdy shoes & comfortable clothing (weather appropriate), & don't forget to bring a water bottle.

  • We look forward to exploring with you!

Please RSVP "Going" to the Event Page on Facebook then let us know how many are in your party, so we know how many to expect!

 

POCKETS of WILDERNESS

“Pockets of Wilderness” is a featured program type for SUMMIT, click the button below to learn more


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