2023 Outing – Billy Goat Hiking or C&O Canal Towpath Biking

When:  October 21-22, 2023

Where:
Camping – Robert C McDonell Campground,  7701 Tuckerman Ln, Rockville, MD 20854
Hiking/Biking:  Billy Goat Trail or C & O Canal – Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, 11710 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854
What:  Camping & Cooking,   Hiking at Billy Goat Trail section A or Biking at C & O Canal Towpath
Time: Arrive at the St. Francis parking lot at 8:00 AM on Saturday morning, October 21st
Finished at Great Falls Library around 11am on Sunday  October 22nd

This outing scouts need to cover many activities: hiking or biking , camping and cooking. So please pay attention to the schedule.

October 21, 2023  tentative schedule

8:00AM  scouts meet at St. Francis Church parking lot

9:00am – 10:00am: scouts arrive at the Robert C McDonell Campground( 7701 Tuckerman Ln, Rockville, MD 20854) and set up troop trailer, tents and patrol cooking area

11:00am – 11:30am: scouts arrive at Maryland Great Falls National Park (MD) , 11710 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854

11:30am – 3:30PM: scouts hiking  at the Billy Goat Trail, or biking at the C & O Canal Towpath

4:00pm – 5:00pm: return to the Robert C McDonell Campground( 7701 Tuckerman Ln, Rockville, MD 20854)

5:00pm -11:59pm, cooking dinner  and camping at the Robert C McDonell Campground

October 22nd, 2023 tentative  schedule

7:00am -10: 30am, cooking breakfast, Sunday worship service and camping at the Robert C McDonell Campground, return to Great Falls Library around 11am

11:30am Oct 21st Biking Option: Troop 55 will not provide bike for the scouts. Scouts need to bring your own bicycle and hamlet for biking. Scouts will need to bring a bag lunch to eat on the trail. Bring water for the bike ride and wear comfortable clothes and shoes on a ride. Scouts must also be prepared cold day when they bike. As always, water bottles, sunscreen and rain gear is always a good idea.  Parents : please transport the bike for your own scout(s) to the St. Francis Church at drop off around 8:00am on Oct 21st , and prepare to pick up the bike at the Great Falls Library at 11am. 

11:30am Oct 21st Hiking Option: Troop 55 scouts will enjoy a daypack hike on the Billy Goat Trail section A scrambling over steep cliffs, climbing on angled rocks and boulders and enjoying beautiful views of the Potomac River.  The return of the circuit hike is along the C&O Canal Towpath. Please wear hiking boots and bring a day pack for rain gears and snacks and water.

Each Scout needs to bring a daypack, two Nalgene water bottles, a bagged lunch for Saturday and a snack for the trail hike. As always, they need to be prepared for wet, cold, and windy weather on the trail and in camp. Raingear, non-cotton clothing layers, extra socks, hats, gloves, and hiking boots are highly recommended. Scouts will plan and prepare Saturday’s dinner, Sunday’s breakfast at camp site as a patrol. During these potentially cold trips, always err on the side of caution and PACK EXTRA CLOTHES & WARM SLEEPING GEAR.

Registration and payment is due by Thursday Oct 19th

No registration after Thursday 19th 2023

There is a $30 fee for each scout and parent attending (which includes a $20 transportation fee). THE TRANSPORTATION FEE IS WAIVED FOR BOTH SCOUT AND PARENT IF THE PARENT IS DRIVING.

Non-driving scout fee = $30
Parent Driving, scout fee = $10 each, adult volunteer is free.
Questions?

Please contact Mr. Jeff Ye at bsa55scoutmaster [at] gmail [dot] com.

Troop 55 General Risk and Liability Acknowledgement

By signing this registration, the participant(s) and the parents agree to the general risk and liability acknowledgement and agreement (Link here).

Troop 55 COVID19 Risk and Liability Acknowledgement
Due to COVID-19 safety consideration, we require all scouts and adults wearing masks during car ride,  do not share food and drink, and do their best for social distance. By signing this registration, the participant(s) and the parents agree to the COVID19 risk and liability acknowledgement and agreement (Link here).

Payment – Please use the PayPal button at top right labeled “PayPal for October 2023″  to pay the fees for this outing or bring a check for the total fees made payable to “BSA Troop 55″ to the next troop outing.

Permission Submission – Use the form below to submit outing information.  A copy of the submitted information will be sent to the email you indicate below for your records.

IF YOU ARE USING PAYPAL, THE PAYPAL LINK IS IN UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF THIS WEB PAGE

2023 Oct Billy Goat Trail Hiking & C&O Biking

Your Name (submitter) (required) *

Your Email (required) *

Your Home Phone (required) *

Emergency Phone (required) *

Scout(s) Name(s) & Adult Name(s):

Scout Age and adult participant Age *

Does your child take medication? *

Yes

No

If Yes, Please specify Medication, dosage, and times. *

I hereby give permission for my participant(s)- type name of scout(s) or adult(s) below: *

to attend the BSA Troop 55 outing Trip on Oct 21-22, 2023 and accept Troop 55 COVID-19 risk and liability policy, grant authority to the adult leadership of the troop to authorize the provision of medical care and release form signing for my kid(s) as may be necessary. Note: Entering your name in the below signature box constitutes an electronic signature. SIGNATURE BELOW *

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Adult Leader Attending and Driving ( $20 waiver if adult driving for troop scouts) *

Yes - $10

No - $30

Adult Attendee Name (Adult does not need to pay for this outing) *

Adult Free, minus $10

Adult Attendee Cell Number *

My Car (enter year, model and make) *

My Car has room for how many total Passengers (including driver)? *

I have filled an Adult BSA Application, completed Youth Protection Training and Certification, understand that I will be expected to support the Troop Activities, and will depart & return with the Troop unless cleared in advance by the Scoutmaster and Committee Outing Chair: *

Yes

No

N/A

Billy Goat Hiking: Please enter number of people doing hiking at Billy Goat Trail:

Name of scout(s) or adult(s) doing Billy Goat Trail Hiking:

C&O Biking: Please enter number of people doing biking at C&O Canal Trail Biking ( Parent need to provide bike for the scout and transport the bike to/from St. Francis Church ) : *

Name of Scout(s) or adult(s) doing C&O Canal Trail Biking: *

Please enter total number of people attending: *

Please check that you answered the above questions correctly, as you might be paying the incorrect amount *

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Your Fees For Troop 55 Oct 21-22 Outing Trip Are:

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