Jimmy Carter Historical Hike

This hike is designed for Boy and Girl Scout groups, but is also available for all hikers interested in learning about President Carter's life and presidency. Groups should have a hike leader over the age of 21. It is a 5-mile walking history lesson through the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site and Plains, Georgia. The hike starts at the Plains High School, out to the Carter Boyhood Farm- roughly 2 miles from town, and returns to Plains.

The hike was established as an Eagle Scout Project for Matthew Hart of Boy Scout Troop 231 in Americus and is administered by Boy Scout Troop 27 in Americus. Most of the hike is on public land owned by the National Park Service; however part of the hike is adjacent to private property owned by the citizens of Plains. Please keep off these lands. Please abide by the rules of the hike. Please feel free to download a copy of the Jimmy Carter Historical Boyscout Hike (175KB).

Upon completion of the hike and answering the required questions, you may order a patch for a small fee. Mail the completed form with a money order in the correct amout to:

Jimmy Carter Historical Hike
Boy Scouts of America-Troop 27
402 Rigas Road
Americus, GA 31709-2720