46th Annual West Point NRE Event Recap

April 18-19, 2026

Organizer: US Military Academy Orienteering Club (USMAOC)

Saturday venue: Camp Buckner / Round Pond

Sunday venue: Round Pond / Black Rock Forest

Each year the cadets from the USMA Orienteering Team host an NRE weekend, inviting civilians from all over to enjoy (or curse) the hilly, rocky, and navigationally challenging terrain in the Hudson Highlands. This year’s event didn’t disappoint, with beautiful weather on Saturday and cold, chilly rain on Sunday to provide an extra challenge.

Results and Maps