Canoeing & Whitewater Rafting Days!
Boy Scouts looking for canoeing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, zip lining, and other adventures need look no farther than their own backyard!
Only one hour from Washington DC & Baltimore beltways, River & Trail Outfitters has been offering adventure sports to Scouts and other youth organizations for 43 years.
Lee Baihly founder & CEO of River & Trail, is himself an Eagle Scout with a passion for getting people outside to experience our local rivers and trails. Participating in one of our days set aside specifically for scouts offers an opportunity for troops large and small to participate in a convenient package of learning and fun at an affordable price.
3 Great Reasons to Participate in Boy Scout Days 2016
- Earn Badges. Complete badges or work towards completion while we do the facilitating!
- Near Harpers Ferry. All tours take place near historic Harpers Ferry National Park
- So close it makes it a a perfect 1/2 day activity for your troop.
OR Go on the Harpers Ferry Ghost Tour.
Voted #1 Ghost Tour in America by Trip Advisor!
- So close it makes it a a perfect 1/2 day activity for your troop.
- Discount Rates & Special Perks!
Take advantage of the discounts & perks on these dates, see packages for details.
Boy Scout Day Package #1
White Water Rafting 2016
April 30th, Saturday
Discount Price:
–> $54.50 (includes all taxes and fees)
- Age Requirements: 7 & Up and 50 lbs.+
- Includes: equipment, certified guide in every raft, shuttle
- FREE Equipment! Wet suit, Splash Tops
- FREE Lunch! Picnic lunch on the river. fried chicken, potato salad, fruit and drink (humus wrap option available)
- Check-in for trip: River & Trail Outfitters
- Option to camp at the Brunswick Family Campground on the Potomac River
- Arrive at 8:30 am for a 9:05 a departure
Boy Scout Day Package #2
Canoeing 2016.
September 10th, Saturday
Discount Price.
–> 2 day $57.50/person ($115/canoe)
–> Full-day $34.08/person ($68.16/canoe
–> Half-day $29.35/person ($58.70/canoe)
Trip Schedule
3 Mellow Paddles to Choose from on the Potomac
Below Harpers Ferry
Trip #1.
Paddle Weekend! Starts at 10am
–> 2 day trip on the Potomac from Brunswick to Edward’s Ferry-24 miles
Trip #2.
Full Day Paddle. Starts at 10a
–> 4.5-5.5 hr paddle on the Potomac from Brunswick to Mouth of the Monocacy – 12 miles
Trip #3.
Half Day Tour. Starts at 12pm
— > 2hr paddle on the Potomac from Brunswick to Point of Rocks- 6 miles
Trip Details
- Age Requirements: Ages 7 & Up and 50 lbs or more
- Includes: all equipment, shuttle transportation from take-out back to cars
- FREE Camping! Friday OR Saturday night tent camping at Brunswick Family Campground
includes access to fire rings, bath house, pavilion, Potomac River & C&O Canal - Guides: Certified Guides available for instruction at an additional cost.
- Check-in for trip: Brunswick Family Campground.
- If checking in by 5pm Friday night, paperwork can be filled out and check-in completed at that time.
- Bike Rentals for the C&O Canal available onsite
If you can’t make one of the dates below, come on the date of your choice! Trips are offered throughout the year, call us for more information and group discounts.