Monday, April 2, 2012

April 21-22 Backpacking Trip

Let's try another survey!  We have a backpacking trip scheduled for April 21st - we're planning on just an overnight trip, leaving Saturday morning, returning Sunday afternoon..

Our challenges :
  • long enough to be an adventure, but not too long, not too steep
  • scenic
  • adequate camping that we can count on for our group (bigger is more challenging) - there are places you can reserve in the back country, but that is atypical 
  • not too far away (travel time / gas)
  • weather - the season is in our favor

The last time we went it was to a trail along the Chattooga, near Ellicott Rock and the fish hatchery.  That was cool because there was a river and waterfalls, which are always a big win.  It wasn't too steep and I think was maybe 8 miles round trip.  My initial thoughts were to keep it closer to home because of the cost of gas / travel time.  Two trails come to mind - 

What are your ideas?  http://www.sctrails.net  is a great resource.  

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