Friday, November 20, 2026 - Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location: Camp Thunderbird, Summit Lake, WA
The Capital Area District's almost world famous “Night Hike” will be open to registration in July. You won’t want to miss this amazing opportunity for your Scouts. You will show up, check-in, go through pack-check to make sure you are Prepared, eat a hot meal, and then your adventure begins.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our 10-Mile Night Hike Challenge! Trek under the stars through rugged terrain while testing your grit at 10 unique and challenging stations along the way. Refuel with a hearty dinner before the hike and celebrate your victory with a well-earned breakfast at the finish line. Are you ready to push your limits?
Units must select a Night Hike check in time during registration. Check in times are not your units start time for the hike. Please be at the staging area at your check in time ready for pack checks. Once the entire group is checked and ready to go, the group will be placed in a cue for their start time.
This year we have extended the event and encouage Troops attending to camp both Friday and Saturday night. You will receive your campsite assignment when you arrive on property for check-in. If your unit does not wish to overnight camp, they should indicate this during registration; your unit should arrive an hour before your Night Hike Check in time and will depart after cracker barrel following the hike. We will be having activites and merit badge midway during the day on saturday prior to night hike.
please be advised depending on hiking group size you may be asked to combine with another group. we try to keep hiking groups to around 15 participates.
This year we have extended the event and Troops attending will be able to camp both Friday and Saturday night. You will receive your campsite assignment when you arrive on property for check-in. If your unit does not wish to overnight camp, they should indicate this during registration; your unit should arrive an hour before your Night Hike Check in time and will depart after breakfast.
Night Hike will occur no matter the weather condition, Be Prepared.
Additional Instructions will be sent to all units one (1) week prior to the event.
Reminder:
- All units must comply with the 2-deep leadership standard at all times. If your unit is hiking on 2 or more slots your unit will need to provide 2-deep leadership for each hiking group.
- Under Guide to Safe Scouting guidelines, all adults participating overnight with youth must be a Scouting America registered adult and have current Youth Protection Training.
Early bird registration deadline is Sepember 31
Registration deadline is November 1
Pricing:
$35.00 – Early Bird Youth and Adult
$45.00 – Youth and Adult
You Must Bring:
- Day Pack
- Hiking Boots
- The 10 components of the backpacking essentials.
- A Complete set of EXTRA clothes
Pack Checks will be made prior to heading up the trail.
