What we’re about
Georgia Adventurers Group is your doorway to get out of the house and explore the outdoors ! Aren't you tired of sitting in the office all day, watching tv all night, playing on the Internet or playing computer games ?? Let's get outdoors !
We're an established MeetUp club, full of experienced activity leaders who enjoy the outdoors and want to share what they know with you. Whether it be hiking, backpacking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, caving, skydiving, hang gliding, outdoor photography, ....etc..etc.... if it's an adventure, we want to do it ! We also explore cultural festivals, food festivals, street markets, and programs put on at the local state & national parks.
Give Georgia Adventures Group a try !
Are you looking for a place to share your experience in an outdoor field ? We welcome anyone who wants to lead an event for our group ! We all want to try new adventures ! Bring it on !
" Papa Smurf "
Bill Witherspoon, Organizer
Woodstock, GA
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Red Top Mountain Homestead/Sweetgum/Osprey Loop/Lakeside Trails 5.8 MilesRed Top Mountain Visitor Center, Cartersville, GA
Enjoy early Spring views as we walk lakeside on a loop combination of trails at Red Top Mountain State Park. This is the second in a series of Tuesday or Thursday evening hikes beginning after daylight savings time. Bring headlamp just in case we need it. The trek has a combination of terrains, including the hilly Homestead Trail, and is considered moderately challenging, taking about 2.5 hours.
My hiking style is slow and steady, taking periodic breaks and enjoying our surroundings. We'll meet in front of the Visitor's Center where parking is $5 without a Georgia State Park Pass. We'll begin walk toward the Homestead Trail, loop up to the Red Top Mountain State Park Trading Post, and circle back along the Lakeside Trail.
AllTrails link: Red Top Mountain 5.8 Mile Loop. I will hike with light-moderate, intermittent rain and cold.
- Weekday Mid-Day Moderate Hike Vickery Creek (Roswell) with optional lunch afterHike the Vickery Creek Trail, Roswell, 30075., GA
Please read all info below if you are new to this hike. This week we'll return to the Vickery Creek trails near the old historic mill in Roswell. Hike is about 4.8 miles with lots of up and down so not an easy or beginner hike. No fee to park. There is a restroom at the lot. Lunch afterwards up the hill at Moxie Burger (you can literally walk if you want):
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Moxie+Burger/@34.0136063,-84.3645507,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f50caf88487e33:0x7a58e55b8e8b37a4!8m2!3d34.0136063!4d-84.3619704!16s%2Fg%2F11b66cgf0_?hl=en&entry=ttuKey Hike info and Policies:
Prompt Departure Policy: Out of respect for the majority of people who arrive on time, we will leave promptly at the designated time, allowing 1-2 minutes of "grace period". If you arrive late, please text or call me at 770-875-4493 and I will let you know where we are on the trail so you can catch up to the group.
What: A moderate-pace hike of about 4 to 5.5 miles, in about 2 hours, with 2-4 short (2-3 mins) rest stops.
When: Every Wednesday at 11AM.
Where: We semi-rotate around to various locations within about 1 hour of Atlanta. Current venues include Red Top Mountain state park (Homestead and Iron Hill trails); Jones Bridge (Johns Creek); Bowman's Island (Buford), Laurel Ridge (Buford), Sawnee Preserve (Cumming), Vickery Creek (Roswell), and Kennesaw Mountain park (a couple of different trails) (Marietta). Additional venues may be added in the future.
Who: Usually about 15-20 people attend each hike, though we've had as many as 30+. We are a friendly group and do our best to make newcomers feel welcome.
Difficulty/Fitness-level: First of all, If you are looking for a fast-paced workout hike, THIS IS NOT THE HIKE FOR YOU. When hiking our pace is generally 2.7mph, though on some flat stretches we might be going as much as 2.9mph. Second, most of our hikes have at least some hill climbing involved, so these are NOT Easy or Beginner hikes.
Please be prepared to abide by these Polices:
1: You need to keep up with the group, meaning if you are hiking in the back you need to keep in sight of the main group. No individually stopping for 5 minutes to take pictures or sight see. We hike as a group.
2: If for any reason you have to leave the group, you need to let me know in advance (in person or via phone/text), and then message me when you are back to the parking lot so we know you are safe.
3: We leave on time (see policy details above)
4: Meetup is not a pickup dating site. Continually bothering/harassing people for dates, phone numbers, etc. will not be tolerated (it's also illegal).
5: This group is friendly and social, and lots of good conversations take place, which is great and encouraged. However, I would ask you to please be careful about sensitive subjects (politics, religion, etc) as not everyone agrees with you and wants to hear that stuff on the trail. Be considerate of people with whom you are conversing, and also those within earshot.
6: Dogs are welcome everywhere we hike except Sawnee Preserve and Laurel Ridge, but are required to be on a leash, and under control, at all times.
7: Please keep your event RSVP up to date. I do not have limits on attendee numbers, so you can add or remove your name from the attendee list as you wish without needing to be concerned about getting or keeping a spot. You can add your name at the last minute if necessary, or remove it the morning of the hike if your plans change. But please don't leave your name on the list and then be a no show - this is inconsiderate and unnecessary on this hike, and against GAG policy.
Please remember to contribute to the funding of GAG :
https://www.meetup.com/georgiaadventurersgroup/events/297772095/ - Lookout Mountain 10.9 Mile Loop/Walls of Jericho AL & Chattanooga Hostel WeekendThe Crash Pad: An Uncommon Hostel, Chattanooga, TN
Enjoy a weekend of outdoor and cultural adventure which includes a 10.9 mile hike around the top of Lookout Mountain with valley views of the Tennessee River and Chattanooga, TN, a walk through Civil War battle grounds, a charming and exciting downtown stay, and a hike to Alabama's Walls of Jericho waterfall.
On Saturday we'll hike Lookout Mountain's Skyuka and Bluff Trail Loop/Difficult, traversing through Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, including over 1,700 feet in elevation gain, and taking 5-6+ hours to complete. On Sunday, we'll hike the 6.6 out-and-back Walls of Jericho (to waterfall), AL Trail/Difficult taking 3.5+ hours with over 1350 feet of elevation gain.
My hiking style is slow and steady, with periodic breaks for snacks and to enjoy the views. Everyone is expected to have basic navigation skills, ability to manage water and food needed, and sun/rain protection for strenuous activity in a wide variety of conditions (heat/cold). AllTrail map links: Skyuka/Bluff Trails at Lookout Mountain, Walls of Jericho. Both of these hikes are exploratory for host. In the event of severe weather, we'll look for indoor activities on Saturday. I will hike in moderate/intermittent rain and cold.To round out the Chattanooga downtown experience I'll stay at The Crash Pad: An Uncommon Hostel (super bunks: $42.88 per night/private rooms $91.49-$152.49 for 2-6 people) Friday and Saturday night. The hostel has a shared kitchen, indoor and outdoor living spaces (fire pit), and is within walking distance of many cool restaurants and breweries. Options to meet Saturday and or Sunday at trailhead/s. Please let host know what you will do.
Friday
- Check-in begins at 4 pm at The Crash Pad: An Uncommon Hostel, 29 Johnson St, Chattanooga, TN
- 6:30 pm meet for dinner at nearby Bollywood Tacos & Bar, 203 E Main Street
Saturday
- Breakfast option: nearby Niedlov's Cafe & Bakery, 215 E Main St; opens 7 am; option to pick up a sandwich to eat on trail
- 10:30 am leave for 15 minute/5 mile drive to trailhead parking lot behind historic Cravens House, Cravens Terrace, Lookout Mountain, TN
- 11 am begin 10.9 mile Skyuka/Bluff Loop Trail
- Evening: Five Wits Brewery (walking distance from hostel).
Sunday
- Breakfast option: Frothy Monkey, 1400 Market Street (.3 from hostel), opens 7 am; option to pick up a sandwich to eat on trail
- 10:00 am leave for 1.5 hour, 80 mile drive to Walls of Jericho
- 11:30 am meet at Walls of Jericho Alabama Trailhead Parking Lot, Parking lot, Estillfork, AL
- 6.6 in-and-out Walls of Jericho Waterfall Trail; late lunch at waterfall
Photo credits: AllTrails.com, Thrivereginalpartnership.org, and Pexels.com, for educational purposes only.
- Kennesaw Mountain Kolb Farm Loop/Cease Fire/Old John Ward Trails 6.8 MilesKennesaw Mountain Cheatham Hill Rd./Recreation Area #3 Parking Lot, Kennesaw, GA
Enjoy early Spring views as we walk through the historic Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park on a double loop combining Kolb Farm Loop and Old John Ward/Cease Fire Trail. While the trail has gentle elevation gains, it is considered moderately challenging, taking about 2.5 hours with stops at historical markers. With daylight savings so new, bring headlamp just in case we need it.
My hiking style is slow and steady, taking periodic snack breaks and enjoying our surroundings. We'll start at the Union Illinois Monument (parking is $5 without a National Parks pass) and head up the Cease Fire Trail and loop around to the Old John Ward Connector Trail, then briefly on to the Kolb Farm East Trail before circling down the West Trail side and on to the the historic Kolb's Farmhouse. After a brief stop, we'll then loop back using the Kolb Farm West Trail.
AllTrails map link: Kennesaw Mountain: Kolb Farm/Cease Fire/Old John Ward Double-Loop Trail. I will hike with light-moderate, intermittent rain, and cold.
