Packing List

Below you will find items that we advise all of our overnight guests pack for their stay. Day visitors: Look for the (*) symbol to help identify which items you should carry on the trail.

Click here for a printable packing list.

Recommended Items:

  • Backpack* – Pack should be large enough to comfortably carry the following items.
  • Trail Map* – We strongly suggest that ALL trail users carry our current trail map.
  • Sleeping Bag (or Linens) and a Pillowcase – A medium-weight fleece blanket and a pillow are provided and bunkrooms are kept heated to 60°F during the cooler months.
    • Sleep Sacks, are a great light-weight, warm weather alternative to a sleeping bag. Sacks can also be used as a liner to increase the warmth of your regular sleeping bag.
  • Towel– For showering.
    • Travel Towels, are designed specifically for travel and trail use because of their light-weight, quick-dry properties.
  • Headlamp and/or Flashlight
  • Slippers* – A pair of light, slip-on shoes are ideal for wearing around the Hut and between the main lodge and bunkrooms. (Flip-flops are good during the summer!)
  • First Aid Kit*
  • Self-Rescue Kit*
    • Whistle
    • Multi-purpose knife
    • Matches and/or a lighter (waterproof/windproof is preferable)
    • Emergency/Foil Blanket
    • GPS and/or Compass (practice using  it BEFORE you begin your trip—it does you no good if you can’t operate it)
    • Extra batteries
    • Helpful Hint: Pack these items in a re-sealable waterproof container for quick-easy access. This is also a good idea for your map, ID, camera, car keys and anything else you don’t want to get wet.
  • Change of clothes
  • Toiletries
    • Helpful Hint: If you wear glasses or contacts, bring an inexpensive set as a backup in case you lose or break yours.
  • Sunglasses*
  • Snacks* – Crunchy granola bars and trail mix do well in any weather, avoid foods that will freeze or spoil.
  • Plenty of WATER*– As much as you can comfortably carry. For those going Hut-to-Hut, three quarts per person per day is a good rule of thumb, depending on the weather and your level of fitness. For those hiking only the short distances from a trailhead, 1 to 2 quarts per person should suffice, again, depending on the weather and your level of fitness.
  • Blaze Orange – Hunting Season Only (November)

Optional Items:

  • Book/Journal – Each Hut has a selection of reading material and games for all ages if you want to save the extra weight in your pack.
  • Camera

For additional recommended items by season, please click one of the links below:

Winter Packing List            Summer Packing List

Since we produce all of our own power, electricity is at a premium; therefore, we respectfully request you do not bring any of the following items:

  • Hair Dryers or Curling/Flat Irons
  • Laptops or iPads
  • Portable/Electronic Game devices
  • Stereos or CD players

Please do your part to help us conserve!