Latimer Backpacking // Apr 2024
First time backpacking trip at Latimer Reservation
ELECTRONICS REMINDER 📱🕹️
One of the great benefits of heading out on any of our trips is that we’re able to unplug from our digital world for a few days. Electronics are allowed while traveling to our destinations, but we have a longstanding rule that
Scouts are not allowed to use electronics while on our trips (i.e. if brought they’ll be left in vehicles and not used during the trip).
SUMMARY 🟢
MEDICAL FORM: This form must be signed by all participants:
Latimer_Health_and_Medical_Form_(1).pdf
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ITINERARY
This trip is an ideal trip for first time backpackers. In addition to hiking and camping on the beautiful Latimer Reservation, we’ll learn and practice the core fundamentals of backpacking. Saturday we’ll hike a little over 3 miles to their backcountry campsite, and Sunday a little under 2 miles back out - with gentle elevation throughout. The hiking trail at Latimer is in the heart of some of the most popular sites for hiking and camping in the state - it’s just across the gorge from the Virgin Falls State Natural Area, and just north of Fall Creek Falls State Park.
Each participant must have a signed, completed Health Form and Parental Informed Consent and Hold Harmless Release Agreement (attached above).
MEALS
The has trail tested recipes ready to go. See for additional inspiration. Cooks should complete the as they plan their meals.
💰 Cooking Budget:
MAPS & ELEVATION
These maps are estimates based on a previous trek, mileage and elevation may be slightly different from what’s shown here.
GaiaGPS Route Overview
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Map: Saturday
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Map: Sunday
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Elevation Profile: Saturday
Elevation Profile: Sunday
Elevation Profile: Saturday
Elevation Profile: Sunday
WHO IS COMING
See who’s coming on the RSVP page linked above.
