- August 21, 2024–August 28, 2024
- $649
Wilderness Trips are for admitted (and deposited) students for Fall 2024. This trip is full. Please see the information below about a waitlist.
LOCATION: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES: Backpacking, Beach and Cliff Exploration, and Great Lakes Swimming
ADVENTURE DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Moderate
DATES: August 21–28
COST: $649
Packing list for Pictured Rocks Backpacking »
Students that select this course will backpack the entire Pictured Rocks coastline from Munising Falls to the AuSable Light Station. Along with backpacking, students will enjoy plenty of beach time and waterplay. Packs will be light (around 25 pounds), and the permitted sites are set with manageable hiking distances. Reserved backcountry campsites feature wildly scenic cliff top overlooks!
Pictured Rocks features staggering cliffs, constant views of Lake Superior, beach camps, multiple waterfalls, ancestral dunes, and diverse wildlife. Completing this course will give students the skills they need to enjoy backpacking trips for a lifetime.
PER 138 course credit exemption
Contact orientation@calvin.edu to join our waitlist.
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