When:    March 7-8, 2015
Where:   Crabtree Falls Campground for New Scout Patrol (NSP), Appalachian Trail toward Spy Rock for older Patrols
Time:   Arrive at the St. Francis parking lot at 6:30 am on Saturday, March 7, 2015
Return to St. Francis mid-to-late afternoon on Sunday, March 8, 2015

Troop 55 continues its backpacking ventures with trip to a portion of the Appalachian Trail. On this trip, older scouts will hike approximately 12 miles over two days in the George Washington National Forest taking in breathtaking views at the top of Crabtree Falls and Spy Rock.  NSP will have an option to hike to and from the tops of Crabtree Falls on Saturday and Spy Rock on Sunday along with taking a tour of the Montebello Virginia State Fish Hatchery. The NSP will car-camp at the Crabtree Falls Campground

Scouts should either eat breakfast at home or bring a meal for the car on Saturday morning. Scouts are responsible for their own lunch on the trail Saturday. Foods such as dried fruit, granola bars, beef jerky, trail mix and other lightweight snacks are recommended. Saturday dinner,Sunday breakfast, and Sunday trail lunch are planned and prepared by patrols. Scouts should bring some cash for lunch on the return trip Sunday.
Each hiker should bring at least two 32 oz. Nalgene bottles for water. Scouts should remember the potential need for layered clothing when they pack. Synthetic clothing is preferred. Bring rain gear (no ponchos please) and a warm sleeping bag. It will be cold in the evening. Pack for changeable weather, and be ready for a great adventure in the woods.

There is a $38 fee ($10 transportation) for each scout and parent attending. THE TRANSPORTATION FEE IS WAIVED FOR BOTH SCOUT AND PARENT IF THE PARENT IS DRIVING. Payment price $38 non-driver/$28 if driving .

Pictures from the last outing can be found HERE:

A video of this last outing can be found HERE:

A link to what some of the Scouts can expect is found in this Plan  (Note Dates are not correct in this pdf –  it’s an older document)

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