IMHO, earning a historic trail hiking medal is part of a fun scout program. I earned the Jocky Hollow Trail Medal back in the day.
Guide:
https://www.ncacbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Baden_Powell_Hike_Challenge_.pdf
Related story:
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/wayne/sections/arts-and-entertainment/articles/wayne-boy-scouts-earn-the-baden-powell-hike-medal-during-whirlwind-dc-tour