DIY Beginner Backpacking

North Loop Trail -Conecuh National Forest  
Hike in, camp, hike out.

Trip Map for Conecuh Forest

▼   Launch Address 

31°06'06.6"N
86°33'54.2"W

Or type Conecuh Trailhead into Google Maps  

▼   Nearest Emergency Resources (Addresses & Phone #s)  

Andalusia Health
849 S 3 Notch St, Andalusia, AL 36420
+13342228466

Mizell Memorial Hospital
702 N Main St, Opp, AL 36467
+13344933541

▼   Evacuation Plan

Conecuh Ranger District
Jay Edwards, Acting District Ranger
24481 Alabama Hwy 55
Andalusia, AL 36420
334-708-0595

Call 911
安排在最近的疏散处与护林员或急救人员会合
point such as a road or fire road. These can be seen on
the maps below.

If it is not an emergency hike out.

▼   Environmental Conditions & Concerns

不要在恶劣的天气里徒步旅行,寻求庇护.

离开前别忘了看看天气.

Look For:

  • lightning
  • flash flood warnings
  • watch the radar prediction.

Do not interact with wildlife. Maintain a safe and respectful
distance.

Always pack insect and sun protection.

▼   Relevant Information

Remember Leave No Trace:

  1. Plan ahead and Prepare
  2. Camp and Travel on Durable Surfaces
  3. Dispose of Waste Properly
  4. Respect Others
  5. Respect Wildlife
  6. Minimize Campfire Impact
  7. Leave What You Find
  • 虽然你可以计划沿途经过几个池塘,但所有的旅行记录都表明 这次远足你应该自己带水.
  • 在下面的地图上,沿HWY 137有两条小径,小径注释也暗示 从南边的小道起点出发是很困难的. There is parking at the recreation 在地图的中心或沿HWY 137.
  • Conecuh国家森林的北环步道是一个完美的过夜徒步旅行 经验丰富的徒步旅行者想要离开一个晚上或初学者学习基本知识.
  • This 13.8英里的步道实际上是更长的Conecuh步道的北环 south another 20 miles. 穿过高耸的森林是一段轻松的步行之旅 长叶松,在那里你可能会遇到地鼠龟和白顶猪笼草.
  • 真正让这次徒步旅行与众不同的是它的水景——三道美丽的深绿色 柏树池塘包括苔藓,口香糖和内利. At each pond, cypress trees draped 河岸上长满了西班牙苔藓,水面上漂浮着盛开的睡莲.
  • 由于地势相对平坦,你会发现徒步很快. Most hikers like 上午10点左右从a137号公路的南边出发顺时针走 circuit. 你可以先徒步10英里左右,直到黄昏,然后在
    奈利池塘,那里的夜空是天鹅绒般的黑色,星星闪烁着明亮的光芒,还有 frog song serenades you to sleep. 第二天早上,要走三英里的短途旅行到 trailhead to complete the loop.
  • 康奈克小径蜿蜒20英里,穿过康奈克国家公园的东部 Forest. 这条小径是由青年保护团修建的. Each year beginning in 1976年,兵团的年轻人把小径延长了
    像公园一样的长叶松林,围绕着天坑池塘,穿过溪流和扫帚地. 这条小径为徒步旅行者和背包客展示了Conecuh生态系统的多样性.
  • Conecuh小道的南环路通向蓝色泉,一个巨大的天然泉 of clear, icy blue water. The Conecuh Trail
    crosses streams at several points. 建造桥梁是为了方便 trail hikers.
  • Conecuh步道全年开放,但冬季徒步旅行最愉快的时候是天气晴朗的时候 天气变冷了,昆虫也不那么烦人了. Summers can be hot and humid. From 从11月中旬到1月底,徒步旅行者和背包客应该协调一致 与民政事务处合作,以确保配合预定的猎鹿活动 Blue Spring Wildlife Management Area.
▼   Lunch Idea

Snack: peanut butter crackers or trail mix

Lunch: Buffalo Chicken Wraps

  • Tortillas
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Lettuce
  • Provolone
  • Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • Pickles
  • Salt and Pepper

Dinner: Tuna Salad Sandwiches

  • Can of Tuna
  • Spices to taste
  • Mayo
  • Celery
  • Pickles
  • bread
▼   Packing List

始终确保你已经涵盖了下面描述的要点.
The Ten Essentials:

  • 导航:地图,指南针,高度计,GPS设备,个人定位信标(PLB)或 satellite
    messenger
  • Headlamp: plus extra batteries
  • 防晒:太阳镜、防晒服、防晒霜
  • 急救:包括足部护理和驱虫剂(根据需要)
  • Knife: plus a gear repair kit
  • Fire: matches, lighter, tinder and/or stove
  • 庇护所:随时携带(可以是一个轻便的应急帐篷)
  • Extra food: Beyond the minimum expectation
  • Extra water: Beyond the minimum expectation
  • 额外的衣服:超出最低期望.

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http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-checklist.html