Boy Scout Trail (Forest Trail # 5002)
The Boy Scout Trail connects the Dragons Tooth Trail with the Appalachian Trail so that hikers may make a loop when hiking to Dragons Tooth. On the trip up to “The Tooth,” most hikers follow Dragons Tooth Trail for 1.2 miles until it ends at the A.T. On the return hike to the trailhead, some choose to stay on the A.T. for an additional mile, until reaching the Boy Scout Connector. This connector trail is an easy 1/3 mile and puts hikers almost back to the trailhead when it junctions with the Dragon Tooth Trail.
Trail Open To:
Specific Trail Information
Trail Type
General Information
- Trail Length: .34 miles
- Blazes: Blue
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Connecting Trails: FT # 5009 - Dragons Tooth Trail, FT #1 - Appalachian Trail
- Elevation: 1800 to 1800 feet
- Trail Access Points (Approximate LAT/LONG):
- LAT 37.3774 LONG -80.1548
- LAT LONG CONVERSION
- Trail Map: It is recommended that all trail users always carry a reliable map. This trail is shown on the Interactive Visitor Map and the National Geographic/Trails Illustrated Map #787 and #788. Maps may be purchased at some local District Ranger Stations, at outdoor retail locations or by visiting the National Geographic’s Trails Illustrated website.
Open year round
No fee
No drinking water available. All water taken from natural sources should be purified before use.
Getting There
Directions
From I-81: Exit 140 and take Highway 311 north for 11 miles towards New Castle. Dragon’s Tooth parking lot is on the left, just past Catawba Grocery.
Additional Information
Operated By
Eastern Divide Ranger District: (540) 552 - 4641
