Hanging Rock State Park Itinerary & Packing List

2025 Hanging Rock State Park Trip

Thursday - January 16th

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, January 15th
- If your scout is one of those, please 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 - 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, January 17th

Please arrive at Hut at 5:30 pm to drop gear and load trailer. We need to depart by 6:00 pm arrive at the Park gate in time
- 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, January 19th

Estimated arrival back at Hut is 11:30 am. 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: Hanging Rock State Park

Address: 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury NC 27016
Phone: 336.593.8480
Campsite: Group Camp Sites 1 & 2
- Camp should have some cell phone service so please feel free to text Mr. Hall (770) 601-1044 if you need to contact the Troop.

Payment:

The cost of the trip is $30 per Scout which includes transportation, campsite fee and groceries.
- There is an option to add on a Chick-Fil-A boxed meal for dinner on Friday night. This will add on approximately $10
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 in case we stop for a snack on the way home.

Weather

Hi/Lo Temps: The early forecast for our weekend is upper 40s/low50s for highs and mid-to-upper 30s at night - Pack appropriate cold weather gear for the evening!
Rain: Right now, it looks like we will get some light rain for a couple of hours on Saturday morning, but the weather in the mountains can change at a moment's notice so be sure to Be Prepared!

What Clothing to Bring:

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 tentmate's tent)
Ground Sleeping Pad
Sleeping Bag rated to 20 degrees or below
- Blease note - bag temperature ratings are survivability ratings not comfortability ratings. If a bag says it is a 30 degree bag, it will keep you live at 30, but you will not be warm.
Pillow
Mess Kit
Personal First Aid Kit
Water Bottle (filled up before arriving at hut)
Water purification method (purification tablets, water filter, etc)
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
Camp chair
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