Guilford Courthouse Historic Trail

History
Tali Tak Taki. The old General Greene’s Order of the Arrow Lodge, built this 6.5 mile trail located in Lake Brandt Marina (see map), is now operated by the Old North State Council’s Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge.

Facilities
The trail begins at the Lake Brandt Marina, and follows an old railroad bed for about two miles before leading to the Military Park Visitor’s Center where a short film is shown. The trail then follows about a 4.5 mile loop before ending back at the Visitor’s Center. Cub Packs or units that wish to hike a shorter distance may begin the trail at the Visitor’s Center.

Awards
There is a Guilford Courthouse Trail Award offered by the Old North State Council to Scouts who complete one of the enclosed questionnaires and have it signed by a Park Ranger. After viewing the short orientation film at the Visitor’s Center and hiking the trail. The Historic Trail Award patches and medallions are available at the Council Service Center.

Location
To get to the Visitor’s Center take US 220 towards Greensboro. North of Greensboro US 220 becomes Old Battleground Road. The Visitor’s Center is off New Garden Road just east of the Old Battleground-New Garden intersection. To get to the Lake Brandt Marina, take Old Battleground Road North to Lake Brandt Road and make a right onto Lake Brandt Road. The Lake Brandt Marina is located one mile north of the Lake Brandt Road-Lawndale Drive fork.

Pack Guilford Courthouse Questionnaire*

Troop Guilford Courthouse Trail Questionnaire*

Guilford Historic Trail Map*

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park