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 44 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 our scout days 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 2017
- Earn Badges. Earn badges or work towards completion while we do the facilitating!
*Only applies to certain trips. - 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.
If you can’t make our set Boy Scout Days, standard group discounts are available throughout the year.
Boy Scout Day Package #1
White Water Rafting 2017
October 15th , Sunday 9:30am
Discount Price:
–> $50.00 (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
- Check-in for trip: River & Trail Outfitters
- Add-on option to camp at the Brunswick Family Campground on the Potomac River. Scout rate $8/person.
- Arrive at 9:00 am for a 9:30 am departure
Boy Scout Day Package #2
Canoeing 2017
September 9th & 10th, Saturday & Sunday
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 10am
–> 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
River & Trail offers many other canoe trips for Boy Scouts on Class I-III mellow to white water paddles in the tri-state area. Please feel free to call us for customized help in setting up a paddle suitable for the needs of your group.
