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.
Adventure trip spots are limited, so sign up early! All registrations are handled in the Outdoor Pursuits Center.
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.
| TRIP DAY(S) | TRIP DATE(S) | REGISTER | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | September 30 | Sep. 11 - Sep. 25 | $12 |
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!
| TRIP DAY(S) | TRIP DATE(S) | REGISTER | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | October 8 | Sep. 18 - Oct. 2 | $30 |
Day Hike
LBJ Grasslands, TX
LBJ Grasslands offers a beautiful expanse of the grasslands that once covered North Texas! Join us for the day as we hike through this historic landscape intermixed with free ranging cattle and diverse plant life.
| TRIP DAY(S) | TRIP DATE(S) | REGISTER | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | October 14 | Sep. 25 - Oct. 9 | $12 |
Weekend Canoe Camping
Brazos River, TX
Float along the same historic river the conquistadors explored and the Comanche Indians used to hide from US Cavalry. This two day trip will show you 20 miles of the "Mississippi of Texas."
| TRIP DAY(S) | TRIP DATE(S) | REGISTER | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday - Sunday | October 21-22 | Oct. 2 - Oct. 16 | $65 |
Wilderness Backpacking
Ouachita National Forest, AR
Learn the basics of wilderness backpacking on our most popular trip! This weekend get-away to Western Arkansas offers some amazing views and great river crossings.
| TRIP DAY(S) | TRIP DATE(S) | REGISTER | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday - Sunday | November 10-12 | Oct. 23 - Nov. 6 | $115 |
Day Hiking and Horseback Riding
Princeton, TX
Join us for a day of hiking and horseback riding! We'll take a guided tour over hills and through trees on horseback after a morning hike in the LLELA Nature Preserve.
| TRIP DAY(S) | TRIP DATE(S) | REGISTER | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | November 18 | Oct. 30 - Nov. 13 | $52 |
Winter Break Adventure
Big Bend National Park, TX
Experience the adventure through a beautiful National Park as we travel to the Big Bend back country! This 5 day trip will take you across the vast Chihuahuan Desert, through the wooded Chisos Basin, and up one of the tallest mountains in Texas.
| TRIP DAY(S) | TRIP DATE(S) | REGISTER | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday - Tuesday | January 5-9 | Nov. 13 - Nov. 27 | $220 |