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Get outdoors, be safe and have fun… that's cool!

Bears Den offers an ideal setting for scouts to hike the famous Appalachian Trail and experience the outdoors. And best of all, Scouts find Bears Den to be an exciting and cool place.

Lots of activities are at Bears Den:
  • Hike the famous Appalachian Trail
  • Meet and talk to Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers
  • Volunteer for service work
  • Watch the Sun Set
  • Use a Map and Compass
  • Study Wildflowers and more…
Scouts
Scouts can stay overnight in the primitive campground or secluded cottage and experience a safe night in the woods.

Boy Scouts find Bears Den practical for many applications. Some camp overnight while on a challenging "Roller Coaster" section hike in training for Philmont. Others stay a weekend to work on rank requirements.

Troop service work projects are available.




"Our troop had a wonderful time. In fact, many said it was their favorite GS trip so far!"
- Carole Clark, Troop 4312


"Thanks as always for the hospitality of Bears Den. The boys had a great time playing on the rocks and hiking the AT."
- Troop 1346

18393 Blueridge Mountain Road, Bluemont, VA 20135, 540.554.8708 Copyright© 2004, Bears Den Trail Center. All rights reserved.