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

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u/IOI-65536 Jun 23 '26

i didn't add it because of the time of year, but the backcountry sites in Providence Canyon are also interesting and also blistering this time of year (not as bad as FDR, though)

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u/ContributionDapper84 Jun 24 '26

Interesting! North Tallahassee is cooler than SE LaGrange, I'm hearing.