Enjoy all that beautiful Loudoun County has to offer on a guided scavenger hike through the Blue Ridge Environmental Center. BTI Whitewater will be providing guides who are eager and waiting to share their knowledge of the area, wildlife and plant life with the community. This hike is sure to broaden horizons and create lasting memories for all.
2 – 2.5 Hour Hike – North End – $20 per person
The beginner to intermediate hike will include wetland areas, views of historic cabins that have been “reclaimed by nature,” and two creek crossings. Participants on this trip are encouraged to bring binoculars, as this area is home to 130 species of birds.
5 Hour Hike – South End – $25 per person
Designed for intermediate to experienced participants, the 5 hour hike will include areas of wetlands, two creek crossings, and a beautiful overlook view of the Shenandoah and Loudoun Valleys. Also, this hike will take participants through butterfly ally. The butterfly alley clearing contains many varieties of wildflowers and 60 species of butterflies.
7 Hour Hike – North and South End – $30 per person
The 7 hour advanced hike will take participants on a tour of both the north and south end of the Blue Ridge Environmental Center. The guides call this the “see it all” hike, so be ready for a workout in the great outdoors.
What you should know
- Minimum age for a scavenger hike is 13 years
- All participants must wear shoes or boots, no flip flops, and those shoes will get muddy
- All participants should bring backpacks and water bottles
- Scavenger hikes will be offered through November 15
- All reservations should be made at least one week in advance
- All guides are trained in First Aid and CPR
Blue Ridge Environmental Center Scavenger Hike
This 2 hour adventure to Blue Ridge Environmental Center is a perfect way to have an educational and fun group experience in the great outdoors.
Group pricing is only valid with a prior reservation and when all payments have been received.
Contact us today for special youth group pricing!
This 2 hour adventure to Blue Ridge Environmental Center is a perfect way to have an educational and fun group experience in the great outdoors. Each group will start their trip at our outfitter, where they will meet a professional treasure hike leader, followed by a short 10 minute shuttle to BREC. Once your group has arrived at BREC, they will view a presentation about BREC. Everyone will receive educational literature about the environment, a map, and the rules of the hike. Your young adventurer’s will use teamwork in groups of two and take approximately 45 minutes to explore designated sections of the BREC to search for the items on the map. Your group will meet up after the treasure hike to discuss what they found or learned on their hike. Your treasure hike leader will then determine which team found the most items on the hike and award a prize to that team. In the event of a tie, there will be a question asked about the information the teams learned at BREC. Your trip will conclude with a shuttle back to our outfitter and a smile on each young adventurer’s face.
- Minimum age is 6
- Minimum of 10 people per hike
- Hiking times are 9am and 11am – Monday thru Friday
*Please arrive 1 hour early as these are the times the hike will start at BREC - Groups of 30 of more will be split into smaller groups for safety
*There will be 1 professional guide per 25 youth hikers. The guide is certified in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and first aid. - Scout groups will do some of the requirements for their Nature Merit Badge.
- Backpacks full of supplies available for rental at BREC for $5
Cost: $10.00 per person plus tax per person
**All groups camping at BREC will receive the same trip for only $5.00 plus tax per person and your treasure hike leader will meet you on the property at the reserved trip time.
