Join us for a special opportunity for dads and their sons to enjoy a two-day, one-night backpacking adventure together on Saturday, November 21, through Sunday, November 22! This trip will be along the scenic Pine Mountain Trail within FD Roosevelt State Park in west Georgia. The area is very close to Callaway Gardens.
We will enjoy exploring God's creation on a hike of 7.8 miles split over two days. On Saturday, we will hike about 4.5 miles to our reserved backcountry campsite along a nice creek. On Sunday, we will continue a loop back to the trailhead along the Pine Mountain Trail, hiking a total of about 3.25 miles. Along the way, we will talk about God and His care for us and His creation. We will roast hot dogs and marshmallows and tell stories by the campfire at night. The hike is rated as moderate because it climbs several hilly areas and is somewhat rocky. Click here to learn more about the Pine Mountain Trail.
TRIP DETAILS
SCHEDULE - We will meet at Gateway on the morning of Saturday, November 21, and drive to FD Roosevelt State Park, which is about 90 minutes away. We will work out riding arrangements in personal cars before the trip. Please pack a lunch that you can eat on the way there. On Sunday, we will return to Gateway by late afternoon. We will stop at a fast-food restaurant to eat lunch together on the way home.
AGE - The trip is open to elementary age boys, youth group teens, and their dads. Because of the limited space and the nature of the hike, the minimum age to participate is 5. Space is limited to 20 people, and advance registration is required (see below).
COST - The cost is $20 per family 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. There also may be some kids’ backpacks available to borrow. 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. This also is the opportunity for you to get your loaner items. Sons joining their fathers for this adventure need to attend as well.
REGISTRATION
Advanced registration is required. The deadline to register is Saturday, November 14.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Please login to your Gateway account first to save time in registration.
Space is limited. Once registration is full, it will prompt you to add yourself to the wait list. Please do that so we know of your interest and can let you know if space becomes available.
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Mike Presley.