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WHAT: Intro to backpacking and mountain bikingIdeal for all first-time backpackers - as well as older Scouts who can help teach backpacking1 night of camping in canvas tents and mountain biking at the Latimer Scout Reservation. Scouts must be 13 or older by the day of the trip.DEPART: 7 AM on Mar 8 from Publix on S Royal OaksRETURN: 2:30 PM on Mar 9 to Publix on S Royal OaksDISTANCE/ELEVATION: ~5 miles, ~473 ft ascent, ~505 ft descentMEALS: Saturday: Lunch, DinnerSunday: BreakfastCOST: Intro to Backpacking$21 for scouts($16 discount for Scouts using OWNFOOD-LAT if bringing your own food)$5 for Adults (own food) Mountain Biking (13 or Older)Scouts$26 (w/ Latimer Bike) ($16 discount for Scouts using OWNFOOD-LAT if bringing your own food)$21 (w/ own bike) ($16 discount for Scouts using OWNFOOD-LAT if bringing your own food)Adults (own food)$10 (w/ Latimer bike)$5 (w/ own bikeMEDICAL FORM: This form must be signed by all participants:
SaturdayLunchDinnerSundayBreakfast$16 per scout
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Latimer Reservation // Mar 2025
SUMMARY 🟢
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).
Latimer_Health_and_Medical_Form_(1).pdf
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ITINERARY
This is a trip for both younger and older scouts.
Younger scouts will be 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.
Older scouts will experience all of the beauty of Latimer Reservation on the 10-mile mountain bike trail using either a Latimer-issued bike or their own bike. Your ride will take you to all of the naturally beautiful areas of the Reservation. You will see rock formations, an old coal mine that closed in the 1940's, Scott Pinnacle, Caney Fork River Gorge, waterfall, and the overlook. Keep in mind that the terrain around Latimer Reservation goes from very easy to very challenging. This is no ride in the 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.
💰 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. It’s also possible that we take a different route through the southern end of the trail system.
GaiaGPS Route Overview
Map: Saturday
Map: Sunday
Elevation Profile: Saturday
Elevation Profile: Sunday
WHO IS COMING
The RSVP list is current as of 6:30 pm, March 2, 2025.
Intro to Backpacking
Backpacking Adults
Mountain Biking Scouts
Mountain Biking Adults
Caleb Myers
Josh Bracamontes
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Jude Myers
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Gordon Bracamontes
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Jackson Ricker
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