Bert Adams Scout Reservation
Location: North Central Georgia
Trip Starts: Langford Nature Center
Trip Ends: Langford Nature Center
Total Distance: 2 miles
Hike Type: Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Trails Used: Lake Bulow Campbell Trail
Trail Traffic: Light to Moderate
Trip Type: Day Hike
More Information:
Bert Adams Scout Reservation
218 Boy Scout Road
Covington, Georgia 30016
770-385-1565 (Emergency #)
Highlights:
Bert Adams Scout Reservation is a nearly 1300 acre facility located near Covington, Georgia. It opened in 1960 and is a favorite location for Scout activities. Bert Adams has state-of-the-art facilities and is situated around Lake Bulow Campbell. This hike starts at the nature center and follows the lake through the Scout Reservation. The roughly two mile route crosses two footbridges and passes both a large and small amphitheater on the hike. There are great views across the lake for the majority of the route.
More Details:
- click to see photos from our hike around Lake Bulow: October 13, 2012, October 19, 2013, October 18, 2014
- click to read a trip report from our visit to this Scout ranch near Covington, Georgia: October 13, 2012, October 19, 2013, October 18, 2014 (password required)
- click to view maps of the Bert Adams Scout Reservation: area map, directions map, topographical map
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