Looking out over the Talladega National Forest from the Cheaha Wilderness.
This past fall and winter have been a wonderful season for me, my wife Amy and my oldest son Benjamin as we welcomed baby Noah to the world. Now that Noah’s a little older and the days are getting warmer and longer, I’m happy to announce a couple of Reboot trips for this spring.
I hope you’ll join us in exploring a piece of God’s wonderful creation right here in our own Alabama backyard. As always, we love and welcome first-time hikers and backpackers. We can loan you most all of the gear you’ll need. Come join us for a great time of exercise, fresh air and fellowship. Sign up is required but free. All we ask is a small fee to help cover expenses for each trip.
Men’s overnight backpacking to Cheaha Wilderness
Friday, April 8 – Saturday, April 9
This is a two-day, one-night adventure to the Cheaha Wilderness that combines hiking and camping along the trail with Bible study. We’ll unplug from technology, seek some adventure, hang out by the campfire and spend some time with God in His wilderness. We’ll also show you some basic camping/backpacking skills. No previous backpacking experience is required.This is a great starter trip.
We’ll hike the 7.5-mile Cave Creek loop and camp at scenic McDill Point. This is the perfect trip for beginners because while parts of the hike are challenging, the trail and distance is easy enough that anyone in halfway decent shape should have no problem. We have all the basic gear you’ll need, including backpacks, backpacking tents, compact sleeping bags and sleeping pads.
We will leave Montgomery at 11 a.m. on Friday morning and return by late afternoon on Saturday.
There is no cost for the hike; however we ask that you contribute $20 to a pool for gas money and group dinner expenses. We’ll have a pre-trip meeting the Sunday before the hike to go over all the details and get your loaner gear to you.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Click here to fill out a quick form and reserve your spot.
Day hike to Smith Mountain Fire Tower along Lake Martin
Saturday, May 14
Hiking in the Smith Mountain area.
Come enjoy some fresh air, exercise and fellowship as we spend a spring afternoon exploring a beautiful part of God’s creation along the shores of Lake Martin. We’ll climb the Smith Mountain Fire Tower, a recently restored lookout point that provides scenic views of the lake, and then explore some of the trails in the area. It is a moderate 2.5 mile hike over somewhat hilly terrain. After the hike, we’ll enjoy lunch at a nearby lakeside restaurant.
We will leave Montgomery around 8:30 a.m. and return by late afternoon/early evening.
There is no cost; however we ask that you contribute $5 to a pool for gas money and bring $$ to purchase your own lunch. More details will be emailed to participants closer to the trip date.
This hike is open to men and women. Space is limited.
Have questions about either trip? Contact Mike Presley at rebootwildernessadventures@gmail.com.
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