If you’re searching for a Trail Life USA troop near you, you’re in the right place. This page lists active troops across North Fulton, Forsyth, Cherokee, Cobb, and surrounding counties — with everything you need to find a troop, check meeting times, and take your next step.
Trail Life USA is a Christ-centered outdoor adventure program for boys ages 5–17, operated through local churches and organizations across the country. Every troop is led by trained, background-checked men who are committed to growing boys in faith, character, and outdoor skills.
If you’re in the wider Alpharetta area, Troop GA-4100 at Restoration Church is a great place to start. But no matter where you live across North Atlanta and North Georgia, there’s likely a Trail Life USA troop close to you.
Finding the Right Troop — Location Is Just the Beginning
A short drive is a reasonable starting point. But the best fit for your family goes beyond proximity.
Each Trail Life USA troop operates as its own ministry, chartered by a local church or organization.
That means troop culture, meeting style, outdoor activity frequency, and the community of dads investing in the program can vary meaningfully from one troop to the next.
Two troops in the same county can feel quite different — one may be a large, well-established troop with multiple patrols and a packed outdoor calendar; another may be a smaller, tightly-knit group where your son will know every leader by name inside of a month. One might be more “powerpoint heavy” while another focuses more on “hands on” activities where everyone is moving more and/or outside.
Neither is wrong. The question is which environment is right for your son right now.
When you’re evaluating options, it’s worth asking a few honest questions:
- Does the meeting schedule actually fit your family’s week, not just in theory but in practice?
- Is the chartering organization a good cultural and faith fit for where your family is?
- Are the men leading this troop men you want your son learning from — not just in terms of outdoor skills, but in character and faith?
- Does the troop meet close enough to your house that your son will attend regularly?
Trail Life USA’s program framework is consistent across every troop. The same age-based structure, the same advancement ranks, the same outdoor skills curriculum. What differs is the local community of families and leaders who bring it to life. That community is worth taking the time to find.
For most families, the answer is clear after a single visit. For others, visiting two or three troops before committing is entirely normal — and encouraged. Trail Life USA troops welcome prospective families, and no one expects you to sign on the spot.
For families in Alpharetta, Roswell, and North Fulton County, Troop GA-4100 at Restoration Church is the closest option — and the troop behind this website. You’ll find our full details listed first below.
Trail Life USA Troops: North Atlanta & North Georgia
Please note: Troop details — including meeting times, locations, and schedules — can change. Always verify current information directly with each troop or through Trail Life Connect before visiting.
North Fulton / Roswell Area
- Troop GA-4100 — Alpharetta(This is our troop)
- Restoration Church
- 410 Rucker Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004
- Monday evenings, 7:00–8:20 PM, during the school year — generally two weeks on, one week off, adjusting around school breaks and holidays. The full schedule is always current in Trail Life Connect, and you can subscribe to sync it directly to your phone.
- traillifega4100.com
- Troop GA-2819 — Roswell
- Northside Church of Christ
- 10920 Woodstock Rd, Roswell, GA 30075
- 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 6:30–7:45 PM
- nschurchofchrist.org
Forsyth County / Cumming Area
- Troop GA-1031 — Cumming
- St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church
- 4633 Shiloh Rd, Cumming, GA 30040
- Tuesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM
- stbrendansatl.com
- Troop GA-1331 — Cumming
- Grace Fellowship Church
- 2750 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Cumming, GA 30041
- Mondays, 7:00–8:30 PM
- troop1331.org
Cherokee County / Woodstock Area
- Troop GA-0184 — Woodstock
- Cherokee Christian Schools, Inc.
- 3075 Trickum Road, Woodstock, GA 30188
- Tuesdays, 7:00–8:15 PM
- cherokeechristian.org
- Troop GA-1613 — Woodstock
- St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
- 490 Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock, GA 30188
- 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30–8:00 PM
- saintmichaelcc.org
Cobb County / Marietta & Acworth Area
- Troop GA-6750 — Marietta
- StoneBridge
- 675 Tower Rd, Marietta, GA 30060
- Mondays, 6:30–8:00 PM
- Troop GA-0412 — Acworth
- Summit Baptist Church
- 4310 Moon Station Lane NW, Acworth, GA 30152
- Mondays, 6:30–8:00 PM
- traillifega0412.com
Other North Atlanta & North Georgia Troops
- Troop GA-0317 — Johns Creek
- Perimeter Church
- 9500 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097
- Tuesdays, 7:00–8:30 PM
- troop317.com
- Troop GA-0456 — Atlanta
- Church of the Apostles
- 3585 Northside Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30327
- 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30–8:00 PM
- walkworthyscouting.org
- Troop GA-0109 — Norcross
- Still Waters Church
- 1590 Oakbrook Dr, Norcross, GA 30093
- 1st & 3rd Sundays, 1:30–3:00 PM
- Troop GA-0215 — Cartersville
- Oakland Heights Baptist Church
- 16 Highland Way, Cartersville, GA 30120
- Tuesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM
- Troop GA-3723 — Gainesville
- Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church
- 1210 West Ridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30501
- 1st & 3rd Sundays, 12:30–2:30 PM
- mmbaptist.com
- Troop GA-2717 — Gainesville
- Northlake Baptist Church
- 4823 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506
- 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays, 4:00–6:00 PM
- troopga2717.com
- Troop GA-4031 — Demorest
- Level Grove Baptist Church
- 251 Hazel St, Demorest, GA 30535
- 1st & 3rd Sundays, 5:00–6:30 PM
- levelgrove.net
- Troop GA-0515 — Ellijay
- First Baptist Church Ellijay
- 164 Dalton Street, Ellijay, GA 30540
- Thursdays, 6:00–7:30 PM
- fbcellijay.com
What to Expect When You Visit a Trail Life USA Troop
First visits are low-pressure. You don’t need to register in advance, bring anything special, or have your son ready to commit. Although it is advisable to reach out to the troop to confirm the day/times and let them know you are coming.
Come as you are, ask questions, and watch how the troop runs.
A typical meeting opens with the full troop together — often for a short devotion or character lesson — then breaks into age-based patrols where boys work on outdoor skills, advancement requirements, or preparation for an upcoming “Hit the Trail” event. The patrol method is intentional: boys aren’t just sitting in a classroom. They’re working alongside each other, learning to lead, and building the kind of friendships that form when you do hard things together.
Those outdoor events are where Trail Life USA really comes to life. Camping trips, hikes, service projects, and skill-based challenges designed to push boys in ways a Monday night meeting simply can’t. Most troops hold at least one outdoor event per month. For boys who crave real adventure — not just the idea of it — that rhythm matters.
You’ll likely meet the Troop Committee during your visit — the group of parents and leaders who keep the troop running — along with the registered adult leaders working directly with the boys.
Trail Life USA’s three-part youth protection standard requires that all registered adults complete a background check, that meetings follow two-deep adult leadership, and that one-on-one contact between adults and youth is prohibited. These aren’t suggestions. They’re non-negotiable requirements for every chartered troop in the country, and they’re part of why parents trust the program with their sons.
Your son will also be placed in the right program level based on his age — Woodlands Trail for boys in Kindergarten through 5th grade, and the Navigator and Adventurer programs for boys in 6th grade and up. Each level has its own advancement track, outdoor skill focus, and patrol structure, so boys are always with peers and working toward age-appropriate goals.
After your visit, Trail Life Connect is how you stay in the loop with your specific troop. It’s the platform where troops post schedules, track advancement, and communicate with families. You can subscribe to the troop calendar so meetings and events sync directly to your phone — no more hunting through group texts to find out whether there’s a meeting this Monday.
If you want to do a little more reading before you show up, that’s completely reasonable too. We try to answer the most frequent questions about Trail Life USA on our site. You can also check the national site and the website for other local troops near you with the links above.
Ready to Take the Next Step
For families in Alpharetta, Roswell, and North Fulton County, Troop GA-4100 at Restoration Church is ready to welcome you.
Before you visit, two pages worth bookmarking:
- Why Families Choose Trail Life — what makes Trail Life USA different, and what families tell us after their first season.
- Frequently Asked Questions — honest answers to the questions parents ask most, including costs, time commitment, what boys actually do, and how faith is woven into the program.
When you’re ready to move forward — whether that’s joining, planning a visit, or just asking a question first — reach out through our contact form. One form handles all three. We’ll get back to you promptly.
Frequently Ask Questions When Picking Your Local Troop
Yes. Troop GA-4100 is chartered by Restoration Church at 410 Rucker Road in Alpharetta and meets on Monday evenings during the school year. Restoration Church serves as the chartering organization, providing the facility and organizational home for the troop. The troop operates as its own ministry with its own leadership team, adult volunteers, and program calendar.
No. Troop GA-4100 welcomes boys and families from across the Alpharetta, Roswell, and North Fulton area regardless of where — or whether — your family attends church. Trail Life USA troops are open to families who share the program’s Christian values and want their sons growing in faith, character, and outdoor skills. Many of our families attend other churches in the area; others are in the process of finding a church home. You don’t need to be a Restoration Church member to be part of this troop.
Yes — Troop GA-2819 meets at Northside Church of Christ on Woodstock Road in Roswell. Troop GA-4100 in Alpharetta is also a strong option for Roswell families. Many of our boys live in Roswell, and several of our adult leaders do as well. The drive between Roswell and our meeting location at Restoration Church is short, and the troop’s North Fulton community reflects both cities.
Trail Life USA’s national website includes an official troop finder at traillifeusa.com where you can search by zip code. It’s a good starting point, but not every active troop keeps its listing fully updated. For families in North Atlanta and North Georgia, this page is a more current and complete local resource. If you’re in or near Alpharetta, Roswell, or North Fulton County, Troop GA-4100 is likely your closest option — and we’re happy to answer questions directly through our contact form.
Yes. We have boys from Restoration Christian Academy in the troop.
Our troop draws from a wide range of schools across Alpharetta, Roswell, North Fulton, and East Cobb. Boys currently attend schools including Restoration Christian Academy, Fellowship Christian School, East Cobb Christian School (ECCS), King’s Ridge Christian School, Valor Christian Academy, Mount Pisgah Christian School, Alpharetta Christian Academy, Creek View Elementary, Elkins Pointe Middle School, Hopewell Middle School, Webb Bridge Middle School, and Crabapple Middle School — along with other local private and public schools in the area.
Trail Life USA is a community built around shared values, not a shared campus. Wherever your son goes to school, there’s a good chance he’ll find boys he already knows in this troop.
Absolutely — and we encourage it. There’s no registration required to attend a first meeting. Come on a Monday evening, watch how the troop runs, meet the leaders and other families, and let your son get a feel for it. Most families know within one or two visits whether it’s the right fit. If you want to give us a heads-up before you come, reach out through our contact form and we’ll make sure someone is ready to welcome you.
Visit another one. Seriously. Every Trail Life USA troop is its own community, and the right fit matters more than the shortest drive. The troop directory above covers troops across North Fulton, Forsyth, Cherokee, and Cobb counties. If GA-4100 isn’t the right fit for your family, one of the other troops listed here may be. Trail Life USA’s national troop finder can also help you search beyond this region if you’re further out.
Yes. We welcome new families throughout the year. The highest concentration of new members typically joins in the fall at the start of the school year, but boys can join mid-season and get up to speed quickly. If you’re considering joining or just want to learn more before committing, reach out through our contact form — we’ll answer your questions and let you know what the next steps look like.
Kurt Uhlir serves on the volunteer leadership team of Trail Life USA Troop GA-4100 and is passionate about raising boys who understand that true leadership begins with service. He grew up in Boy Scouts and has built more than 25 miles of hiking trails, many of which he still maintains alongside his two kids. He chose Trail Life for its hands-on learning, the way it challenges boys to take responsibility and build character, and the quality of the dads, uncles, and grandfathers his son learns from each week. Kurt believes you must learn to follow well before you can lead well, and Trail Life gives fathers and sons the opportunity to practice both together. Outside the troop, Kurt is regularly invited to speak on business and leadership, focusing on building high-performing companies and, increasingly, helping parents win at work and at home.