| We’d like to finalize all registrations for this campout by early next week. Right now we have the following families signed up: Baker, Barroso, Brendle-Gold, Danhauer, Johnston, Russell, Thompson, Zeller. If you have not yet signed up – please use this link to register.
What to expect at New River?
This is a relaxed trip with plenty of time for fellowship and enjoyment of a very peaceful spot on the New River Trail. Originally built by the old Norfolk and Southern rail line, the trail was a railway serving freight trains. As traffic dwindled the railway was donated to the state in the 1980’s and it was repurposed as the New River Trail.
The trail is packed gravel and perfect for hiking (relatively flat) and biking. I personally have a road bike with thin tires and it does fine, (though a hybrid bike is better suited to the trail).
The bike ride from the Cliffview Campsite where we pitch tents for two nights, into Galax, is about 3 miles. We have found that is a good length for young cub scouts who are able to ride a two-wheel bike. We will have a few scouts and parents who drive into town vs ride, so we can accommodate all levels of ability!
If you don’t have a bike, let me know as we may have a couple extra bikes we can round up. Helmets are required too (advise if you need help there as well).
Dinner on your own (or en-route) Friday, and Saturday we will cook a meal in camp. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday will also be cooked in camp. Lunch will be provided in town on Saturday.
We recommend carpooling and/or caravanning for this trip. We will have a trailer that you can load bikes into. If you are comfortable pulling a trailer with your vehicle, we could use another truck, so please let me know. We’ll plan a departure from St. Paul’s at approximately 5:30 pm on Friday. Please contact me if you have any other questions! New River Campout – register here. |
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