2026 Shenandoah Backpacking Trek June 14-21

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The Basics

What: Shenandoah National Park, 5-Day Mid-Adventure backpacking trek

When: Sunday June 14 to Sunday, June 21, 2026

Where: Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

• Google Map Link Here

• Official Site Here

Travel:

• Air and ground transportation provided by the Troop

Fees:

Estimated total cost is $1,500.

• $200 deposit for Scouts, $200 deposit for Adults, non-refundable.

Inquiries regarding financial aid can be made to W.C. Smith (scoutmaster@troop54houston.org), or Shirley Hou (tcc@troop54houston.org).

Packing List:

• TBD

Activities

• Park Brochure (PDF)

• Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over 200,000 acres of protected lands that are haven to deer, songbirds, and black bear, there's so much to explore.

Prerequisites

Scouts

• 12 years of age AND completed the 7th grade prior to start of trip

• Commitment to pre-trip shakedown and preparation plan (see shakedown guidelines here)

Adults

• Wilderness First Aid certified (see details on this certification and general Philmont First Aid requirements)

• Committed to pre-trip shakedown and preparation plan (see shakedown guidelines here)

• Current YPT (Youth Protection Training) certified (available through your myscouting.org account)

• Registered member of Scouting America

For Questions and More Information

Contact Campmaster Victoria Benoit (victoria.benoit@yahoo.com) with questions.