April 27, 2024

November 2019 Outing – C&O Canal Bike and Hike

When:   November 16-17, 2019
Where:  C&O Canal Bike Trail
Campground: Little Orleans Campground 31661 Green Forest Dr. Little Orleans, MD 21766
Time:  Arrive at St. Francis at 7am on Saturday, November 16; Return to St. Francis by late afternoon on Sunday, November 17

The 184.5 mile long Chesapeake & Ohio Canal is located along the north bank of the Potomac River, starting in Washington, DC and ending in Cumberland, MD. We will drive to the parking lot of the trailhead (close to campsite), park the cars there. Scouts will start cycling or hiking along the trail. Scouts will need to bring a bag lunch to eat on the trail. Scouts need to bring your own bicycle and hamlet. Wearing comfortable clothes and shoes on a ride. Scouts must also be prepared cold nights when they camp. As always, Rain gear is always a good idea.

Scouts must arrive at St. Francis at 7a.m. Saturday morning after having breakfast or have brought breakfast with them. They must bring a personal trail lunch for biking/hiking on Saturday. Patrols will prepare Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast. Scouts should bring money for a quick lunch stop for the return trip Sunday afternoon.

There is a $30 fee for each scout and parent attending (which includes a $15 transportation fee). The transportation fee is waived for both scout and parent if the parent is driving.

Registration and payment is due by Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019

$10 late fee after this date

Questions? Please contact Cindy Xie via email or  703-655-1530

Payment – Please use the PayPal button at top right 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 meeting.

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

Nov. 2019 C&O Canal Bike and Hike Camping Trip
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