Nature Survival Hike near Harpers Ferry
Learn the survival skills you need if you get lost in the woods. Packed with fun & great information!
Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia Educational Hiking Trips
This guided hike by River and Trail Outfitters teaches you the skills you need to survive if you get lost in the woods. True stories will be shared about survival in the wild. We will talk about pre-hike planning by going over various survival gear and techniques, learn how to purify water, manufacture pure water, and build a real debris hut to help you survive your first night in style.
Perfect for Scouts, Schools & Youth Groups
These hikes are perfect for scouts who can earn badges as well as for all other groups wanting to learn basic hiking and survival skills in the woods. The hiking trip will take place at the Brunswick Family Campground along the C & O Canal. Groups rave about this fun, incredibly useful educational hike!
Trip Info
- Dates: Year round
- Duration: 3 hours
- Price: $40 *Group pricing available
- Includes: Guide, shuttle, instruction
- Location: Near Harpers Ferry, WV
Trip Details
Pricing
$40/person
*Group pricing available
Add a 5% amusement fee + $2.50 user fee/person
Includes
Hiking guide
Instruction
Transportation
Season
Year round for groups of 10 or more
Departure Times
8:30 am
11:30 am
3:00 pm
Suggested age: 7
Trip length
3 hours (duration can be customized)
HIKERS: SUGGESTED ITEMS TO WEAR AND BRING
On cooler days:
Sneakers or hiking boots, wool or thermal socks, fleece shirts/jackets, wind breakers, gloves, wind breaker pants, optional wicking under garments (long johns, not cotton) and hat
On warmer days:
Sneakers or hiking boots, shorts, t-shirts, baseball style hat or visor.
Bring:
Sunglasses, chapstick, sunscreen, bottled water, snacks or sack lunch, camera, backpack to carry items in
Directions To River and Trail Outfitters at the Brunswick Family Campground
Brunswick Family Campground: 40 Canal Road, Brunswick, MD 21716
Adventure Add-Ons
Brunswick Family Campground
Relax at our riverfront campground beside the Potomac River and the C&O Canal Towpath, just 15 minutes from Harpers Ferry. Tent, RV and cabins available. Bike, canoe, kayak and tube rentals onsite. Playground, pavilions, bath house, camp store. Campers get 10% discount on select River & Trail activities.
Rafting
Add an afternoon whitewater rafting trip on two rivers and through three states to your itinerary! Guided whitewater rafting provides a great way to experience natural and Civil War history from the water. Group rates are available for your hike & raft combo. Contact our group sales person for more information!
Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Add an afternoon paddle following your hike. Enjoy a 2 hour mellow and beautiful section of the Potomac River where great blue herons and eagles fly. Brunswick Family Campground where you check-in also offers great opportunities for picnicking between activities. Contact our groups sales person for more information!
