Tier Two: Many Point Outfitters
Before camp
Step 1:Scouts going into 9th grade and older review the trek descriptions listed below.
Step 2:Scouts determine how much of the week they would like to spend away from camp on adventure treks, keeping in mind that if most of your week is spent on adventure treks, you will likely not be able to complete merit badges.
Step 3:Make a note of which Scouts are interested in which treks and how many different treks they would like to do, using the Preliminary Scout interest worksheet on the back of the Outfitters Information Sheet.
At camp
Step 4:Using the signup sheet available upon arrival at camp, older Scouts rank the treks in which they would like to participate. This sheet lists which treks are being offered that week, which will change from week to week due to changes in river levels, trail conditions, etc.
Step 5:Scouts indicate the maximum number of treks they would want to do.
Step 6:The camp commissioner collects the completed form, along with other paperwork in the campsite on Sunday.
Step 7:The Flintlock staff generates a trek schedule for each participant.
Descriptions of possible treks
Some treks may not be offered every week, due to seasonal restrictions.
Some treks may have a fee of $10 - $15 to cover travel costs, depending on their distance from camp.
Otter Tail River Kayak Trip
Day trip
Scouts will kayak 11.5 miles on a wild stretch of the Otter Tail River. This portion of the river features lengths of Class I and II rapids. Scouts will have the opportunity to kayak through the middle of a 100 year-old broken down dam.
Shell and Crow Wing River Trip
Three day, two night trip
Scouts will canoe 29.5 miles on two rivers just south of Park Rapids. This undeveloped stretch of river is rich in history and wildlife and features stretches of Class I boulder rapids. Bring your fishing gear for the opportunity to catch the strong-fighting Northern Redhorse.
Pine River Trip
Day trip
Though the distance may not be far, at 7.6 miles, this day trip is great, as the Pine River tumbles through 2.1 miles of Class I rapids.
Red Lake River Trip
Day trip
This major tributary of the Red River of the North is wide and winding. The stretch of travel includes near constant riffles and Class I rapids, making for a paddle that demands maneuvering and attention.
Maplelag Mountain Bike Trip
Day trip
The ski trails at nearby Maplelag resort are a summer haven for mountain biking enthusiasts, with some challenging and technical stretches of trail that will test even the most experienced Scout cyclists.
Paul Bunyan State Forest Mountain Biking Trip
Day trip
The off-road trails of the Paul Bunyan State Forest are touted as being an excellent northwestern Minnesota mountain biking destination. Scouts will have to give it their all to make it up (and back down) the hills of these winding trails.
Itasca Bike Trek
Day trip
Scouts can conquer the crowning achievement of Many Point’s cycling program, with a 70 mile round trip trek from Many Point to the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi River. Scouts will enjoy cooling off with an ice cream pit stop at Itasca State Park and wading in the headwaters before the ride back.
Back of the Moon and North Country Trail Multi-modal Trek
Overnight trip
Scouts will take the scenic route, biking and canoeing their way to the Back of the Moon site, by way of wooded trails and the chain of Beaver Lakes just east of Many Point. Scouts will hike to a nearby trailhead of the North Country Trail. After hiking, Scouts will choose an overnight spot for camping. In the morning, they will hike and bike their way back to Many Point.