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06-23-2004, 12:44
I'm taking my 15 yr old son for his first real backpack trip in July. Since I'm in Tampa, I guess well do GA or NC. July is not my ideal time to hike, but the only time I can get him for a week. I'd like to be near some water most days to A) cool off B) keep him from being bored to tears.
I was thinking about leaving the truck up north, and starting at Amicoala and heading north. There's the creek and falls at 3 forks, and some falls near Blood Mountain, after that I'm not sure.
The other scenario would be to start north/south of Nantahla Center and hike to it. Great place to spend a day and have fun. Can't remember if there are any cooling off places n/s of NOC.
Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.
PS 5 days out, 7-10 miles per day.
Also, is it possible to carry 5 days of food for the ravenous black hole teenagers call a stomach?
I was thinking about leaving the truck up north, and starting at Amicoala and heading north. There's the creek and falls at 3 forks, and some falls near Blood Mountain, after that I'm not sure.
The other scenario would be to start north/south of Nantahla Center and hike to it. Great place to spend a day and have fun. Can't remember if there are any cooling off places n/s of NOC.
Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.
PS 5 days out, 7-10 miles per day.
Also, is it possible to carry 5 days of food for the ravenous black hole teenagers call a stomach?