Cincinnati Hikes Beginner Backpacking Trip to East Fork

Setting up a multiday backpacking trip around the Steve Newman Worldwalker trail at East Fork State Park. My plan is to step off from the South Trailhead at 6pm on October 1st and spend some time sauntering around the lake enjoying the sites and spend two nights on trail finishing by 6pm on October 3rd. I have a general plan of daily mileages and stopping points and will be verifying those leading up to the start day and posting updates here. This will be a totally self supported multiday event and be prepared for mud, water crossings, and tick prevention.

Trail Leader Name: Jason 

Date: 10/2/2021

Time: 7:00am

Park: East Fork State Park 

Trail: Steve Newman Worldwalker Trail 

Meeting Place: Trail Leader Name:

Mileage: 33 miles over 2 days

Pace (See notes): Intermediate 

Trail Rating (easy, moderate, hard): Hard 

Dogs allowed?: No

Other notes including trail conditions or equipment recommended?: Two Day Backpacking load.  Reach out to me via messenger if you'd like some guidance on what to pack as everyone's needs may be different.  Here is a basic list in no particular order: -Pack of appropriate size to hold want you intend to take -Shelter or Hammock System -Sleep system (bag & pad) -Rain gear -Camp shoes (can double as water crossing shoes) -Adequate food and trail snacks -Camp Kitchen (fuel, stove, pot, spoon/spork) -First Aid/Medications -Water Filtration -Water -Extra Clothes (spare pants/shorts, shirt, sox, undergarments, sleep clothes) -Toiletries/PoopKit -Electronics (phone, battery pack, cables, headlamp) Here's a link to my LighterPack planned load:  https://www.lighterpack.com/r/4d2sb4

*Note: Beginners Pace is 1+ mph, Intermediate is 2+ mph, Speedy 3+ mph, or Runners 4+ mph.

Where dogs are permitted they must be leashed and kept under the owners control.

Please rsvp accordingly. If you can no longer attend a Cincy Hike, please change your status. If you are running late, you must message your Trail Leader to let them know.

Please bring a mask for when you cannot Socially Distance responsibly.

Cincinnati Hikes is just a group of friends that hike together. We are not responsible for you or your experience. When hiking with us you understand that you're hiking your own hike ✌️. By joining our hike you and your party are agreeing to the Legal Liability that can be found at cincinnatihikes.com.