We will have an OPEN event at Schenck Forest on Sunday, October 25^th, 2026.

Register HERE before Friday, October 23^rd, at 6:00 PM.

Directions from I-40: Take Edward Mills Exit and head north on Edward Mills Rd. Turn left on Reedy Creek Rd and another left on State Farm Rd. Park on State Farm Rd outside the entrance at 35.816203, -78.720469 and walk down the gravel drive to the shelter.

Starts will be from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM, and everybody must finish by 2:00 PM, when we will begin control pickup. Check-in and map pickup will be at the shelter. Help with control pickup is always appreciated.

We will have all regular courses from beginner to expert, White through Red.

• White 1.4km 8 controls           scale 1:5,000
• Yellow 2.4km 9 controls         scale 1:5,000
• Orange 3.6km 9 controls        scale 1: 10,000
• Brown 3.5km 11 controls        scale 1:7,500
• Green 5.6km 14 controls         scale 1:10,000
• Red 7.0km 17 controls            scale 1:10,000

If you are new to orienteering, we recommend checking out these short videos to prepare for the event.

• An Orienteering Class (Video 14:24) This video includes the information in the following two videos:
• An Orienteering Map Explained (Video 3:52)
• An Orienteering Thumb Compass Explained (Video 1:26)

Results and courses will also be posted to LiveLox. You can upload your routes from your watch manually, or download their app to your phone and have it record and post them for you.

There are porta-johns by the shelter.

Note that the park prohibits dogs, even on leashes.

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