Young men and women can test their skills on one of the Massawepie High Adventure Treks in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. Led by trained Voyageur Guides, there is a trek for every skill level. Each trek can be customized to meet your group’s specific interests. If you are a Unit looking for a hassle-free high adventure opportunity or a Venturing Crew ready for the next adventure, the Massawepie Trek Center is the region’s leader for high adventure.

What are the details?
The size of each trek group is subject to state conservation law group limits. Both Leaders must be 21 years of age, registered with by the local council, and have completed Youth Protection Training. Voyageur Guides are assigned to every trek group and are certified as meeting all New York State requirements. Co-ed groups are required to include one male and one female advisor.

Participants in High Adventures programs must be a registered Scouts-BSA, Venturer, or Explorer as well as be 14+ or 13 and graduated the 8th grade. Trek members must have group camping experience. Co-ed groups are required to include one male and one female advisor.

All participants in canoeing treks must pass the National BSA swimmer’s Check (Blue). At least one leader participating in the trek is encouraged to be certified in Red Cross Responding to Emergencies & Red Cross Wilderness First Aid. Out-of-state groups should check with the Red Cross for a comparable course. All groups are required to follow all National BSA safety guidelines and wilderness use policies.

Where is Massaewpie High Adventure Treks Located?
The Treks Headquarters building is located in Camp Pioneer, Masswepie Scout Camps, just off NYS Route 3.  TREK HQ MAP
Address For Camp Pioneer: 65 Massawepie Rd, Tupper Lake NY 12986.
Coordinates for Trek Building: 44.263511, -74.639428.

What does a Trek entail
Our treks are designed to be a complete summer camp experience for a group. Our Treks begin on Sunday morning at 9am for prep and conclude on Friday. It is recommended that Scout Units arrive Saturday between 4pm-6pm. Units may opt to stay the night Friday or leave after their trek, depending on when their trek concludes on Friday.

50 Miler Award
Massawepie Treks does not assist Units in completing the 50-Miler Award. If a Unit wishes to Trek 50+ Miles to complete Requirement #2 of the 50-Miler Award, then we can look to make your trek 50+ miles. Requirement #3 will not be able to be completed during your Trek. To learn more about this Award please review the THE 50-MILER PROGRAM PDF

Trek Descriptions
There are three basic types of Treks – Canoeing Treks, Hiking Treks and Combination Treks.
For a description of each Trek route, please Click>

Instructions on how to pick a Route
When the Unit is ready to pick a route they wish to trek on they can select the trek in their black pug registration page.