2026 WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIP ITINERARY AND PACKING LIST
Departure from Scout Hut - Friday, August 14th
Please arrive at Hut at 4:00 pm to load gear. We need to depart by 4:30 pm as it is a 4.5 hour drive
We are going to keep our summer theme going and wearing Class B for travel (unless you feel like wearing Class A)
Please send your Scout with some cash for dinner as we will stop along the drive.
Arrival Back at Scout Hut - Sunday, August 15th
Estimated arrival back at Hut is 1:30 pm. Updates on ETA will come through Band and Email via Scoutbook. This is not when Scouts are cleared to leave.
Scouts need to help unload Troop gear and clean up before being dismissed
Please pack some snacks or extra cash for a gas station stop on the way back to Mint Hill
Camping Location: Woodruff Scout Camp
Address: 31 Woodruff Dr, Blairsville, GA 30512
Phone: (770) 956-5687
Campsite: Campsite #6
Camp Woodruff has great cell signal. Please feell free to contact Mr. Hall at (770) 601-1044 or call the camp directly during the trip should you need to contact the troop outside of our rafting hours
Payment:
The cost of the trip is dependent on options selected. Please refer to your signup for the total needed to be paid.
We need payment before they depart on Friday. If food/gas costs end up lower, we will refund any excess to Scout accounts.
Please send extra money with your Scout(s) for dinner on Friday and a snack on the way home.
Weather
Hi/Lo Temps: We will update as we get closer, but normal for this time of year is upper 70s/low 80s for highs and mid 60s at night
Rain: Forecast not ye available
Weather in the mountains can change at a moment's notice so be sure to Be Prepared!
What Clothing to Bring:
Scout Uniform - Class A & B
Pants (highly recommended for mountain biking)
Short-sleeve Shirt
Long sleeve shirt/light jacket/hoodie for evenings/night
Hat
Underwear
Swim Gear
PJs/something to wear to bed
Boots and Warm Socks
Water shoes or sandals - something that will strap or conform to your feet. Flip flops and Crocs are not allowed by the rafting outfitter - the shoes must strap to your feet
Rain Gear (you should be prepared…it’s the mountains)
Gear to Bring:
Tent and ground cloth/tarp. Troop tents are available for all to use.
Backpack or Duffel Bag
Day pack
Ground Sleeping Pad
Sleeping Bag rated to 50 degrees or below
Pillow
Mess Kit
Personal First Aid Kit
Water Bottle
Sunscreen & bug spray
Sunglasses
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, soap & shampoo if you plan to take a shower)
Small Towel
Toilet Paper – ½ roll (just in case)
Headlamp w/ extra batteries
Fishing Gear (optional for downtime)
Deck of Playing Cards/Game (optional for downtime)
Ball/Frisbee (optional for downtime)
Knife (Totin’ Chip Required)
Scoutbook
Extra money for Saturday at lunch and snacks at Beech Mountain Lodge