“Between every two pines there is a doorway to a new world.” –John Muir
Exhibit Details
The HSR Trail system is approximately 11 miles of trails over various types of terrain across both camps. While not all trails are currently maintained, they allow Scouts and Scouters to experience the beautiful landscapes of Horseshoe Scout Reservation all while working towards earning the coveted trail segments.
The Yellow trail is a circular trail at Camp Horseshoe that starts at Browning Lodge, heads South along the old camp road next to the Octoraro Creek, heads Northeast towards the Lane House, across the hay field, and then along the New Camp Road towards the Schlaanstine Chapel then past the C.O.P.E. course back down to Browning.
The Incinerator
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
As one walks along the Yellow Trail heading out towards the Blue Bridge on the old camp road, the incinerator from the old Mill appears.
Chipping Away
2013 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Jake Segal and others on the OA Trail Crew feed fallen limbs into a chipper along the Yellow / Red Trail.
Work Crew
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
OA members work on the Yellow Trail during the March 19th, 2022 work day.
Trail Work
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
OA members work on the Yellow Trail during the March 19th, 2022 work day.
Old Camp Road
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Today the Yellow Trial follows the path of the Old Camp Road along the Octoraro. Sections of the macadam road are still in place while other sections have reverted to a more natural state.
Red Trail
Display Details
The Red trail is situated on Camp Horseshoe property. It starts on the old Boat Docks road and continues along the Octoraro Creek separating Horseshoe and Ware, and then heads South East towards Buzzard’s Rock where it meets the Yellow trail.
See Also
Click HERE to see an exhibit about Buzzard’s Rock.
The Red Trail
2009 – Contributed by Nick Leusky
Scouts in 2009 sitting on a rock found on the Red Trail at Camp Horseshoe.
Red Trail – Buzzard’s Rock
2009 – Contributed by Nick Leusky
A Scout hiking the HSR Red Trail takes time out to explore Buzzard’s Rock.
Red Trail – Buzzard's Rock
2009 – Contributed by Nick Leusky
Buzzard’s Rock is a popular point of interest along the HSR Red Trail.
Red Trail Scouting
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Camp Ranger Ray Hayden checks out the trail before the crew gets started.
Red Trail Work
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Tom Murphy and Johnny Boldin work on clearing logs and other debris on the red trail in April 2009.
Cutting up the Trees
2010 – Contributed by Scott R. Salvatore
Paul Bowling works on removing a fallen tree on the red trail.
Hiking the Red Trail
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Some adults from Devon Troop 50 hike the Red Trail.
Green Trail
Display Details
The Green trail is situated at Camp Ware and encircles the entire camp.
Walking the Trail
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Members of the OA Trail Crew walk the Green Trail during the April 8th, 2017 Trail Crew event.
Clearing Brush
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Members of the OA Trail Crew clear brush on the Green Trail during the April 8th, 2017 Trail Crew event.
Brief Pause
2015 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
While the hedge trimmer and weed whacker are at full tilt, the trail crew members use fire rakes behind them to clear the remaining green briar. Here we see a brief pause as they get caught up to the trimmers.
Team Work
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
More than a dozen trail crew workers came down to volunteer on this Saturday to clear out brush, cut logs and trim back briar to clean up the Camp Ware Green Trail.
Raking it Up
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The OA Trail Crew raked and widened the Green Trail near the Octoraro Creek.
Videos
Display Details
Here are a few videos of Scouts and Scouters working or hiking trails throughout the years.
Clearing the Brush Members of the OA Trail Crew clear brush to widen the Green Trail during the April 8th, 2017 event at Camp Ware. 2017 – Contributed by Andrew CoeRemoving Briar and Weeds The OA Trial Crew goes high and low to clean up the Green Trail in July 2011. 2011 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Trail Maps
Display Details
There has only been one map that shows with color coding each of the HSR trails, though other maps in the past have shown all the trails without any labels.
HSR Trail Map
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This map shows all of the trails on the reservation.
Memorabilia
Display Details
Scouts or Scouters who hike certain trails can get uniform segments as a reward.
Yellow Trail Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by hiking Camp Horseshoe’s yellow trail.
Red Trail Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by hiking Camp Horseshoe’s red trail.
Blue Trail Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by hiking Camp Horseshoe’s blue trail, which winds around the Southern portion of the Octoraro Creek.
Nature Trail Segment
2008 – Contributed by Anonymous
A Scout or Scouter can earn this award by hiking Camp Horseshoe’s Nature trail, which winds around the Octoraro Creek on the West side of the property.
