FULL MOON! Santa Cruz Mountains Women's Backpacking Retreat

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FULL MOON! Santa Cruz Mountains Women's Backpacking Retreat
7R63+VM La Honda, California
Aug 28 - 30, 2026
Group size: 6 - 12
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$495
Deposit: $100

About this trip

Location/Meeting Time: We'll meet in Portola Redwoods State Park in the late afternoon on Friday. Exact parking lot location will be shared upon sign up. We'll conclude our trip by late morning on Sunday.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to backpack 3 miles with a 25lb backpack, and day hike up to 8 miles, over moderate terrain and elevation gain. A training plan will be shared upon sign up to help you prepare. If you're newer or returning to backpacking, this is a great beginner trip.


Campground Amenities

Picnic benches and pit toilet.

Carpooling

We suggest carpooling when possible and are happy to help coordinate.

Payment Schedule

$100 deposit per person is required to secure your booking. Deposits are non-refundable. The final payment is due 15 days prior to the start of the trip. Each booking will be finalized once required forms and payments are received.  

Cancellation & Refund Policy

She Hikes Too reserves the right to cancel a trip if the number of sign-ups is insufficient to make it financially feasible for us to operate, or due to unforeseen circumstances (such as extreme weather, fire, smoke, road or wilderness closure). In the event She Hikes Too cancels a trip;  you will receive a full refund.  She Hikes Too is not responsible for  additional expenses incurred by you in preparing for the trip, e.g.  transportation costs, gear, etc. If you cancel more than 7 days of the trip start date, all but $100 (security deposit) will be refunded.  If you cancel within 7 days of the trip start date, there is no refund.

We understand that certain circumstances such as death of a family member, change in health status, exposure to COVID-19, or loss of employment happen, and we may make exceptions to our refund policies on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you have a unique circumstance  and would like to discuss your situation.

What's included

All the Food!

We provide the snacks, meals, appetizers, coffee, tea, electrolytes, and dessert. Your guides are foodies! We lean towards organic and plant based options. Vegan or gluten free? No problem.

All the group gear!

We supply the cooking gear, fuel, pop up tent, firewood, first aid, bug spray, sunscreen, soap, hand sanitizer...you get the idea!

The Permits!

We take care of the reservations and have a Special Use Permit to operate in the park.

What's not included

Personal Camping Gear

You are able to rent a tent, sleeping mat, chair and headlamp from us for an additional fee. Did we mention our sleeping mats are 4" and extra comfy?

Personal Camping Items

We’ll suggest personal items (sleeping bag, pillow, apparel, etc.) in a packing list you’ll receive upon booking.

Map of the trip locations

A. 7R63+VM La Honda, California

7R63+VM La Honda, California

About your organizer

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She Hikes Too
Led by She Hikes Too founders, we're passionate about the outdoors and women's wellness. Whether it's hiking, yoga, leave no trace or forest bathing, we've got you covered. Our mission is to empower women to discover their own adventure while ensuring your safety and fun in the outdoors.

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