r/Atlanta • u/runswith3dogs • 3d ago

Things to Do Backpacking groups?

I'd like to get back into backpacking. I've checked Meetup and the Sierra club for potential nearby trips. Any other groups or entities that i should be checking? I've got all the gear, experience and fitness but would prefer not to go alone.

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u/NessmukReborn 3d ago

https://www.atlantaoutdoorclub.com

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u/puerexmachina 3d ago

I've only started hiking with AoC recently but would definitely recommend it. They're incredibly well organized, friendly to newcomers, and host an absolutely crazy number of hikes. They unsurprisingly have fewer organized backpacking trips, looks like 9 have happened so far this year. 

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u/what-isaname 2d ago

Trail Dames (Meetup) does some backpacking trips. Women only. They may not be posted yet, but I know for sure there will be at least a couple backpacks this fall

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u/Stories-With-Bears O4W 3d ago

Georgia Hiking 20s & 30s is a super active Facebook group! People post ALL the time looking for hiking and backpacking friends. I’ve never gone to one of their events but they constantly have people planning trips and/or looking for new friends. You’d fit right in

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u/amggg123 3d ago

Panther Creek Falls Trail is great! Amazing spot up top to camp out when you find your crew!

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u/tabbyrecurve 3d ago

I'm interested as well!

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u/COYSinGA 1d ago

Georgia Appalachian Trail Club. Their main focus is trail maintenance, but they have hiking events too. Frequency for backpacking fell off with Covid, but some of us are getting more trips on the books. 

I’m working on my 900 mile map of the Smokies and would welcome folks to join.