Friday, 10/17/25: Depart at 5:30pm. The troop will backpack approx. 2 miles into the Brushy Mountain outdoor shelter from the "Lookout Trail" in Montreat. (310 Gaither Circle · Montreat, NC 28757 828.669.8012)
Saturday, 10/18/25: Troop 46 will split into two adventure groups
Low Impact Day Hike – Everyone not participating in the Older Scout Trek.
1.5 Miles - Day Hike 400Ft Elevation Gain
Older Scout Trek – 2 Adults and 4-5 Scouts max prepared for a strenuous trek. Tents will not be necessary, but sleeping pads are highly recommended. 8:30 am departure. Older scouts will set camp and then take a short hike to the summit of Graybeard Mountain. Scouts will learn set-up and experience of back country "Shelter" camping at elevation (5,000 Ft). Scouts will learn the rules associated with "Pack in/Pack out"
12 Miles - 2,400 Ft Elevation Gain (6,020 Ft)
Sunday, 10/19/25: Troop meets back at Lookout trailhead by 11:30 AM . Depart for church by 12:30 with arrival for pickup 2:30-3pm.
Max Number of Participants: 14 (due to limited space in the primary shelter)
Cost: $25
Signup Link
In Scouting,
Brad McLelland
Committee Chair
www.matthewstroop46.org
704-488-4701
Saturday, 10/18/25: Troop 46 will split into two adventure groups
Low Impact Day Hike – Everyone not participating in the Older Scout Trek.
1.5 Miles - Day Hike 400Ft Elevation Gain
Older Scout Trek – 2 Adults and 4-5 Scouts max prepared for a strenuous trek. Tents will not be necessary, but sleeping pads are highly recommended. 8:30 am departure. Older scouts will set camp and then take a short hike to the summit of Graybeard Mountain. Scouts will learn set-up and experience of back country "Shelter" camping at elevation (5,000 Ft). Scouts will learn the rules associated with "Pack in/Pack out"
12 Miles - 2,400 Ft Elevation Gain (6,020 Ft)
Sunday, 10/19/25: Troop meets back at Lookout trailhead by 11:30 AM . Depart for church by 12:30 with arrival for pickup 2:30-3pm.
Max Number of Participants: 14 (due to limited space in the primary shelter)
Cost: $25
Signup Link
In Scouting,
Brad McLelland
Committee Chair
www.matthewstroop46.org
704-488-4701
