Ready for some adventure? These trips provide the opportunity to meet new people, learn life skills and have fun in an outdoor setting. Trip cost covers transportation, instruction, use of equipment and most meals. Trips are open to UNT students, faculty, staff, Rec Center members, and their guests. Beginners to advanced outdoor enthusiasts alike are welcome on all trips! To register, sign up at the Outdoor Pursuits Center in the Pohl Recreation Center by the registration deadline.
FALL 2016 TRIP SCHEDULE
WEEKEND CAMPING & BOULDERING
ENCHANTED ROCK STATE NATURAL AREA, TX
Travel with us to Enchanted Rock for a weekend you'll never forget! This pink granite rock formation rises 425 feet above ground and is one of the largest in the United States! Activities over the weekend will include camping, hiking, and some bouldering.
Friday-Sunday | September 23-25 | $125
Register September 5-19
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DAY CANOE
ELM FORK, TRINITY RIVER, TX
Ever wanted to canoe? Spend a day with us while we teach the basics of paddling on the beautiful Elm Fork of the Trinity River.
Saturday | October 1 | $12
Register September 12-26
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CAMPING & CAVE TRAIL RIDE
ROBBERS CAVE STATE PARK, OK
Interested in taking a break from classes? Come join us for a relaxing weekend of hiking through Robbers Cave State Park. In this trip you'll get to explore the same cave by horseback where famous robbers such as Jesse James hid out!
Friday-Sunday | October 14-16 | $150
Register September 26-October 10
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DAY CLIMB
LAKE MINERAL WELLS STATE PARK, TX
Learn the basics of outdoor climbing at the park's famous "Penitentiary Hollow" climbing area. The area features top rope climbing opportunities on conglomerate rock for all skill levels!
Sunday | October 23 | $30
Register October 3-17
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WILDERNESS BACKPACKING
OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST, AR
Learn the basics of wilderness backpacking on our most popular trip! This weekend getaway to the Ouachita National Forest in Western Arkansas offers some amazing views and great river crossings.
Friday-Sunday | November 4-6 | $115
Register October 17-31
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DAY HIKE
DINOSAUR VALLEY STATE PARK, TX
Dinosaur Valley contains some of the best preserved dinosaur tracks in the world! Come explore the Paluxy River and view the tracks of an ancient hunt while hiking the hillside surrounding this National Natural Landmark.
Saturday | November 12 | $24
Register October 24-November 7
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WINTER BREAK CAMPING & CAVING
CARLSBAD CAVERNS NATIONAL PARK, NM and GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK, TX
Join us during winter break as we visit two national parks! First we'll stop at Carlsbad Caverns for a night of camping and a self-guided cave tour in the morning, and then we'll make our way over to the Guadalupe Mountains to summit the tallest point in Texas!
Wednesday-Sunday | January 4-8 | $220
Register November 7-28