Frequently Asked Questions

Track & Trail is open to registered Trail Life USA Navigators and Adventurers and the adults who serve alongside them. This includes rising Navigators who have completed the Woodlands program as of June 6, 2027.

Adult participants must either serve as Registered Adult Trail Life Leaders with an attending Troop or serve as approved event staff.

To ensure South Central Region families have the first opportunity to attend, registration will initially be limited to Trailmen from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. If space remains, registration will later open to eligible Trail Life Troops nationwide.

Yes. All Trailmen will be assigned to a Team for the week. Your Team becomes your camp family—you'll eat together, camp together, travel together, compete together, and experience the entire week together.

Yes. Registered Adult Leaders and approved event staff are welcome at Track & Trail to help maintain Trail Life USA’s Two-Deep Leadership and Youth Safety requirements. Camp activities and adventure experiences, however, are intended for Trailmen only.

Yes, in approved support roles. Track & Trail follows Trail Life USA’s Youth Safety and leadership policies, so women will not serve in direct-contact leadership roles with camp-age Trailmen. However, moms may serve in designated support areas such as the commissary or other event operations.

Women serving at Track & Trail must follow the event’s Youth Safety requirements, including maintaining the required three-adult buddy group, and should plan to lodge off-site.

Yes. While a registration deadline will be announced as the event draws closer, Track & Trail is limited to the first 128 Navigators and 128 Adventurers. Once capacity is reached, registration will close, so we encourage you to register as early as possible.

Youth registration is $400 and includes six nights of camping at Camp Lone Eagle, all meals and groceries, Track & Trail programming, event materials, and participation in scheduled activities throughout the week.

All Trailmen will experience an unforgettable mix of motorsports and outdoor adventure, including programming at Talladega Superspeedway, and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, along with activities such as blacksmithing, laser tag, and more.

Navigators will also participate in archery and visit the Mustang Museum of America as part of the Navigators Track & Trail Challenge.

Adventurers will also participate in rifle shooting, climbing, K1 Speed, and Classic Car Motoring as part of the Adventurers Trail Life Cup, with opportunities to complete a Freedom Experience.

Depending on the activity, Trailmen may also complete requirements toward several Elective Trail Badges during the week.

Adult registration is $125 plus $25 per night. Adult registration includes meals, event support costs, and participation in Track & Trail activities as appropriate. The nightly charge reflects the additional lodging and event costs associated with each night an adult attends.

*Adventurers only

Registration fees are fully refundable until registration closes. After registration closes, refunds cannot normally be issued because food planning, transportation, admissions, staffing, and campsite assignments have already been finalized.

If extraordinary circumstances arise, please contact the event staff. Refund requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Teams camp together in tents in established primitive campsites at Camp Lone Eagle.

Each Team prepares and eats meals together in its campsite. This keeps the camp experience authentic while encouraging teamwork and fellowship.

Yes. Camp Lone Eagle has modern bathhouses, with additional portable shower, restroom, and handwashing facilities strategically located throughout camp. These supplemental facilities ensure convenient access and plenty of capacity for all campers throughout the week.

Activities continue whenever safely possible. Camp includes pavilions and indoor shelter areas, and contingency plans are in place for severe weather including sheltering from lightning in permanent structures and vehicles and utilizing community tornado shelters should that need arise, though it is extraordinarily rare in June.

Adult participants and concerned parents will be able to subscribe to automated severe weather alerts specifically for Track & Trail dates and locations.

No. Track experiences and activities are reserved for Trailmen. Adults attend to provide leadership, supervision, transportation support, and event staffing.

Yes. Many activities satisfy Trail Badge requirements and selected Freedom Experience requirements.

All activities follow Trail Life USA's youth protection and safety policies. 

Every Team of 16 Trailmen has an adult "Crew Chief", in keeping with our racing theme, as well as other Registered Adult leaders to maintain two-deep leadership. Each Crew of 8 Trailmen will elect a Patrol Leader for the week.

Trailmen and their assigned leaders will be transported to and from all off-site locations via school buses with CDL-licensed and insured drivers. Adults who wish to join the teams on their adventures should make plans to drive separately.

Yes. Qualified medical personnel—including registered nurses, EMTs, physicians, and other licensed healthcare professionals—will provide 24-hour medical coverage throughout the event. Camp Lone Eagle is also located approximately one mile from a Fire/EMS station, with additional emergency and hospital services nearby should they ever be needed.

Please indicate food allergies and dietary restrictions on your registration form. Camp staff will supply meals and ingredients to accommodate.

Yes. Campers who use CPAP or other electrically powered medical devices should plan to bring a battery system capable of powering their equipment overnight. Electrical service is generally not available in campsites, and extension cords may not be run through camp.

Click here for the recommeded packing list.

Yes. Camp Lone Eagle is located in an area with excellent cellular coverage from all major carriers, making it easy to stay connected throughout the week.

If a Trailman needs to contact his parents—or a parent needs to reach a Trailman—camp staff will be happy to assist. A dedicated communication point will be available through the camp's medical or administrative office for urgent or important calls.

Most families find that a week away from constant communication is one of the most rewarding parts of the experience. If there is a genuine need, we'll make sure parents and Trailmen can reach one another.

Limited charging opportunities will be available in designated common areas; however, campers should not expect regular access to electrical outlets. We recommend bringing a fully charged battery pack for phones, cameras, CPAP machines, and other personal electronics.

June in central Alabama typically brings hot afternoons, warm and humid evenings, and the possibility of afternoon thunderstorms. Lightweight clothing, a rain jacket, sunscreen, a hat, and a reusable water bottle are strongly recommended. Hydration and sun protection are essential throughout the week.

You'll miss some fun—but we'll hold your spot. Please let your Team Owner know as soon as possible if you'll be arriving late and your expected arrival time so we can welcome you when you get here.

We understand that emergencies happen. If you need to leave before the end of camp, please let your Team Owner know so we can update camp leadership and ensure everyone is accounted for. Then...drive safely!