2024 JACKSON RIVER TRAIL CYCLING TRIP ITINERARY AND PACKING LIST

Thursday - October 10th

• 7:00 PM – Grubmasters' Grocery Shopping at Food Lion (8118 Blair Rd, Mint Hill, NC)
  • In an effort to maximize time and efficiency, only the Scouts selected to grocery shop will do so on Thursday at 7pm. I will contact these families directly in a separate email on Wednesday
  • If your scout is one of those, please have drop them off at the Food Lion on Blair Rd (right near the church) to shop for our groceries for the weekend
  • Scouts can be picked up at 8:00 pm at the Scout Hut
• 8:00 PM - Cycling Trip Gear Drop (optional)
  • Drop off your gear for trip early as you likely don't need the gear on Friday before the trip
  • Pack toiletries in day pack to allow use on Friday before we depart

Departure from Scout Hut - Friday, October 11th

• Please arrive at Hut at 5:30 pm to drop gear and load trailer. We need to depart by 6:00 pm as it is a 3-3.5 hour drive
  • Scouts need to be in full class A uniforms for departure
  • We will not be stopping for dinner so please make sure your Scouts are fed before arriving or choose to add a Chick-fil-a Boxed Meal to your RSVP!

Arrival back at Scout Hut - Sunday, October 13th

• Estimated arrival back at Hut is 1:30 pm. Updates on ETA will come through Band and Text via Scoutbook. This is not when Scouts are cleared to leave.
  • Scouts need to help unload Troop gear, unpack leftover food and clean up before being dismissed
  • Please pack some snacks or extra cash for a gas station stop on the way back to Mint Hill

Camping Location: Alleghany Outdoors

• Address:  1903 Dressler Drive, Covington, VA 24426
• Phone: 540-855-1287
• Campsite: Group Camping Field
  • Camp should have decent cell phone service, but please feel free to text Mr. Hall (770) 601-1044 if you need to contact the Troop.

Payment:

• The cost of the trip is dependent on option selected. Please refer to your signup for the total needed to be paid.
• We need payment before they depart on Friday. If food/gas costs end up lower, we will refund any excess to Scout accounts.
• Please send extra money with your Scout(s) for dinner on Friday and a snack on the way home.

Weather

• Hi/Lo Temps: The early forecast for our weekend is low to mid 70s for highs and upper 40s at night - Pack appropriate cool weather gear for the evening!
• Rain: We will update this as we near the trip, but the weather in the mountains can change at a moment's notice so be sure to Be Prepared!

What Clothing to Bring:

• Scout Uniform - Class A & B
• Pants
• Long-sleeve Shirt
• Hat
• Underwear
• PJs/something to wear to bed
• Sweatshirt
• Mid-weight jacket/fleece
• Boots and Warm Socks (No CROCS!)
• Gloves
• Rain Gear (weather is TBD, but you should be prepared…it’s the mountains)

Gear:

• Backpack or Duffel Bag
• Day pack
• Tent & Footprint (No need to bring if you already have a tent mate and arrangements to use a troop tent or your tent mate's tent)
• Ground Sleeping Pad
• Sleeping Bag rated to 35 degrees or below
• Pillow
• Mess Kit
• Personal First Aid Kit
• Water Bottle
• Sunscreen
• Hand warmers
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, soap & shampoo if you plan to take a shower)
• Small Towel
• Toilet Paper – ½ roll (just in case)
• Headlamp or Flashlight w/ extra batteries
• Bike Helmet (if bringing own bike)
• Camp chair (optional - there are picnic tables, but the chair allows fellowship around fire at night)
• Deck of Playing Cards/Game (optional for downtime)
• Ball/Frisbee (optional for downtime)
• Knife (Totin’ Chip Required)
• Scoutbook
• Extra money for Saturday stops along Creeper trail and convenience store stop (we will likely make a stop on the way home on Sunday)
• Scout Spirit