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Hiking - October 2022 Campout

Troop 77 and 177– BSA

Oak Grove UMC, Decatur, Georgia

Hiking at Appletree

Event Description

Camping at Appletree Campground and hiking on some of the 32+ miles of beautiful trails around the camp will be a

fantastic weekend as the autumn season begins. We will drive up to Appletree (3 hours) EARLY Saturday morning.

Participants should pack a lunch to eat on the trail Saturday or a patrol can plan for a trail lunch if needed for a

requirement . After arrival at Appletree the Troop will provide a quick breakfast (e.g. muffins, danish, yogurt, granola bars,

hardboiled eggs) and Scouts will have various options to hike out of Appletree Campground on the many trails throughout

the Nantahala National Forest. This campout and the location allow for excellent rank advancement opportunities and for

working on or completing Merit Badge requirements. Patrols will plan for a trail snack, dinner on Saturday, and breakfast

on Sunday. Bring money for Sunday lunch.

Transportation: Attending adults should be able to transport all participants to and from the campout

Payment, cancellation, and refunds: Invoices will be sent after registration closes on September 18. Payment should

be made by September 23. After September 23, no refund for food expenses will be given.

About our campsite: We are in Campsites B and C. Each site has its own picnic shelter, outdoor group gathering area

with a fire ring and lantern posts, restroom with flush toilets, water hydrant, designated parking area and a grassy field for

tents and activities. The campground offers a shower house.

Event

Location

Appletree Campground

2425 Junaluska Road,

Topton, North Carolina 28781

GPS: 35.224611, -83.658084

Meeting Time &

Location

6 am, Saturday, October 1, 2022

OGUMC parking lot

Adult

Leadership

Marcus Taylor, Trip Leader

Marcus Taylor, T177 Scoutmaster

Sara Henderson, T77 Scoutmaster

Return Time &

Location

Sunday, October 2, 2022

approx 3 pm, OGUMC parking lot

Scout

Leadership

Alex King, T77 SPL

Julian Barker, T177 SPL Signup Deadline Sunday, September 18 @ 10 p.m.

Participant Fee $45

Camping ($11), food ($15), cobbler ($2), participant transportation ($9),

trailer reimbursement ($6), processing fee ($2). Bring $$ for Sunday lunch.

10 ESSENTIALS PERSONAL GEAR BRING PERSONAL GEAR BRING

Pocketknife Day Pack (w/10 essentials) X Sneakers X

First-Aid Kit Sleeping Bag or liner X Hiking Boots/Shoes X

Extra Clothing (layers) Pad/Ground Cloth X Water Shoes

Rain Gear Tent, Pegs, Poles X Gloves / Hat / Woolen Cap X

Water bottle Complete Uniform X Personal Mess Kit X

Flashlight Scout Shirt (Class A) X Toilet Kit X

Trail Food (snack) Scout Pants (Class A) X Totin’ Chip Card X

Matches and fire starters Scout Socks/Belt (Class A) X Firem’n Chit Card X

Sun Protection (hat, sunscreen) Sweatshirt or fleece (non-cotton) X Scout Handbook X

Map and Compass Jacket (if cold weather) X Sense of Humor XXX

Plan for Temperatures: Daytime: 75-85 / Nighttime: 45-55 ** Don’t forget wind chill / check weather **

Things to Leave at Home: Electronics, sheath knives, aerosol cans, fireworks, glass items.

*** Retain this page for planning and packing purposes ***