We are excited to offer Gateway men an overnight backpacking adventure to the scenic Pine Mountain Trail in Georgia on April 5-6 (Saturday to Sunday). We will be immersed in God’s creation as we explore the waterfalls and a scenic mountain view along the best parts of the trail in west Georgia, about 1.5 hours from Montgomery. We will hike in with our food and gear in our packs, and camp at a designated campsite on the trail. This trip is open to men and youth guys 7th grade and up.
TRIP DETAILS
THE HIKE - The Pine Mountain Trail is a scenic mountainous trail located within F.D. Roosevelt State Park, near Callaway Gardens in Georgia. We will hike a total of 11.5 miles along the trail, evenly split between Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, we will hike from the WSJ TV Tower Trailhead and explore the many streams and waterfalls on the first portion of our hike. We will continue to hike hilly mountainous terrain until we reach our campsite, which is already reserved for the night. The total hiking mileage for Saturday is about 6 miles. On Sunday, we will continue on the trail for several miles to Dowdell’s Knob, a scenic mountain overlook area. We will end our hike at the Mollyhugger Hill parking area. The total hiking distance for Sunday is 5.5 miles. The trail is rated as moderate with lots of hilly areas, rocky areas and several climbs. More information about the trail is available on the Pine Mountain Trail Association website.
SCHEDULE - We will meet at Gateway on Saturday morning, April 5, and depart for F.D. Roosevelt State Park. On Sunday, April 6, we should return to Gateway by late afternoon. We will stop to eat a meal at a restaurant near the trail on the way home.
AGE – The trip is open to men as well as youth guys 7th grade and up. Space is limited to 18 people, and advance registration is required (see below).
COST - The cost is $8 per person to help with group dinner expenses.
LOANER GEAR - A limited number of adult backpacks, compact sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and tents are available to borrow if you do not have your own. Please contact Mike Presley if you need to borrow gear.
REQUIRED PRE-TRIP MEETING - About one week prior to the trip, we will have a mandatory pre-trip meeting. At this meeting, which should last about an hour, we will review important safety and logistics details, the trip plan, and the gear/packing list as well as work out the riding arrangements. This also is the opportunity for you to get your loaner items.
REGISTRATION
The deadline to register is Friday, March 28. Please note that these trips have a group limit size and can fill up quickly, so register soon if you plan to join us! If registration is full, it will prompt you to be added to the wait list. Please do so to let us know of your interest.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
If you have any questions, please contact Mike Presley.