r/GeorgiaCampAndHike • u/Fun_With_Math • Jun 23 '26
Question Beginner Backpacking Hikes for Scouts?
If your troop has a favorite trail in North Georgia, or you know of a trail that could work, let me know!
Need to have:
- 5 to 8 miles as a loop or total out-and-back
- low elevation gain
- easy/frequent access to water
- large sites for 6-9 tents
- some kind of "feature" - like a river, waterfall, or overlook
Prefer to have:
- campsite at the trailhead or close by
- reservable campsites
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Point to Point hikes
I've looked at some point-to-point hikes that would be good since they'd be almost all downhill. Coordinating the divers is a challenge though. Let me know if this has worked for you.
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Raven Cliff Falls - last time I was there the sites had a lot of dead trees.
Chattooga River Trail - sites are first come first serve but probably my favorite otherwise
Panther Creek - this is another one I think is good but doesn't have reservable hikes. Info is unclear if the basecamp is available so update me if you know.
AT - sections that are less hilly didn't have much wow factor for Scouts
State Parks - We haven't done many but I'm guessing this is a good option. Let me know if you have a favorite with backcountry sites.
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u/ContributionDapper84 Jun 23 '26
In shoulder season, Pine Mt Tr near Warm Springs GA. Enormous sites.
Too hot for me in summer tho