Stephen F Austin - Day Hike

Get your first taste of backpacking by joining a short hike facilitated by Backpacking SIG members! Troops and Individual Girl Scouts are welcome to sign up to hear firsthand from Backpacking Girl Members about how fun it is to hike and camp in our state parks and state forests. All age levels are welcome!

We will review the map, learn trail etiquette, discuss our gear, and go hiking! This activity may complete one or more steps in your level's hiking-related badge like Brownie Hiker or Junior Trail Adventure!

You do not need to be a member of the Backpacking SIG to participate in our Day Hikes. Girls at the Cadette level or older are eligible to join our SIG and can participate in an orientation to learn even more. Because this is an all-level event, expect that the level of difficulty will depend on the youngest attendees. Older girls might prefer attending Orientation instead, if they are looking for a challenge.

Please wear appropriate walking shoes and clothes for the weather and bring a full water bottle.

Before the event, please prepare a snack to eat after the hike. There are many recipes for GORP (Good Old Raisins and Peanuts) online and may even meet a badge requirement!

This is not a drop-off event; troops should bring ratio adults who will also be going on the hike. Program will begin promptly at the meeting site so please try to arrive with time to find the group.

Registration for this event is with GSSJC; additional fees to access the state park or for parking are not covered in this registration. Please plan accordingly. Stephen F. Austin State Park listed fees at $5/daily for 13+ as of 5/2025, but this may change. The group will meet in the main parking lot near the Nature Center.

Note: Please wear appropriate walking shoes and clothes for the weather and bring a full water bottle.

Before the event, please prepare a snack to eat after the hike. There are many recipes for GORP (Good Old Raisins and Peanuts) online and may even meet a badge requirement!

This is not a drop-off event; troops should bring ratio adults who will also be going on the hike. Program will begin promptly at the meeting site so please try to arrive with time to find the group.

Registration for this event is with GSSJC; additional fees to access the state park or for parking are not covered in this registration. Please plan accordingly.

Hosted By: GSSJC

Adult Requirements: This is NOT a drop-off event. Adults are required to meet ratio.

Tagalongs: No tagalongs are allowed at this event.

Bring: Girl Permission Slip/Medical Form or Adult Emergency Slip (A complete packing list and

instructions will be included in the event confirmation sent when registration closes.)

Contact: Customer Service 713-292-0330 customerservice@sjgs.org (Registration) Registrars, 713-292-

0370, registration@sjgs.org

By registering for this activity, you acknowledge that you understand the refund policy. Please check back

within 2 weeks before the event start date to confirm activity details and ensure nothing has changed. All

information including start time/end time/location/etc. is available in the My Events section of your My

Account profile.