We will meet at Mr. Traylor's farm between 4:00 and 4:30 PM on Friday 9 September. Estimated return time will be Sunday around noon. Josh Wilson will be the campout SPL and Bo Forrest the ASPL.  Remember to bring a completed permission form when you arrive at the farm.

As always, pack for any weather and have sufficient water for the competition. The group campsite is adjacent to the parking area so this will be plop camping. Pack you action packers.Trail mix ingredients will be provided for you to make trail mix for the competition.

IRON SCOUT COMPETITION AND RULES

General Rules For Safety

1. All competitors will be in a team of two or three for the Buddy System,
2. You must stay on the marked trails at all times,
3. Bikers must wear bike helmets
4. Bikers must announce “Passing on the right” when passing either other bikers or hikers
5. No running when hiking. Walk fast is okay.
6. With the exception of the Lake Shore Trail there are Rescue Markers about every 0.5 miles. If injured or a bike dies, go to the nearest marker and call 910 890 3437.
7. Pack water, trail mix, and lunch.

BIKE COMPETITION

There will be three options, of differing challenge. Trail maps will be provided to each team.

Option 1: The entire Itusi Bike Trail which will be 30.5 miles.

Option 2: Trail will start at the Laurel Loop of the Itusi Trail. You will head to the left and follow it until it intersects with the Wildlife Loop. You will bear to the right onto the onto the Fallstown Loop and shortly turn right onto the Fox Loop. Take the Fox Loop around and back to the Fallstown Loop. Turn right onto the Fallstown Loop. When you get back to the Wildlife Loop you will turn right and complete the Wildlife Loop. When the Wildlife Loop intersects the Laurel Loop you will turn right and complete the Laurel Loop. This will return you to the trail head of the Itusi Trail. You may have to follow this in reverse depending on the direction of travel on the Itusi Trail as it reverses every year.

Total miles are 17.75 miles All trails are rated easy except for the Laurel Loop, which is rated moderate difficulty. The trail blaze is a blue diamond.

Option 3: From the trailhead you will turn right onto the Hawk Loop. Turn left onto the Norwood Creek Loop and complete it back to the Hawk Loop. Follow the designated direction of travel. Turn left onto the Hawk Loop and take it to the Hicks Creek Loop. Complete the Hicks Creek Loop following the designated direction of travel. At the end of the Hicks Creek Loop turn left onto the Hawk Loop and take it to the Alder Loop. Take the Alder Loop in the designated direction of travel and return to the trailhead. Repeat the Hawk Loop in the designated direction of travel and return to the trailhead.

Total miles are 9.5 miles. All trails are rated easy and the trail blaze is a blue diamond.

HIKING COMPETITION

You will hike the Lake Shore Trail. This trail starts at our group camp site. It is marked with white blazes. After completing the Lake Shore Trail you will hike the Group Camp spur. The Lake Shore Trail is rated moderate difficulty and is considered a must see hike that will impress. Total miles are 6.3 miles.

For both competitions the starts will be staggered, and each team will be timed. This is intended to be a test of your endurance and not a race. Competition will start at 0900. You will eat lunch on the trails and total time will be about 5 to 6 hours.