More than 675 people, mostly Boy Scouts ages 11-17, plan to help repair and refurbish more than 13 miles of trails in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Dahlonega.

The effort will take place Saturday on the Jake Mountain and Bull Mountain trail systems.

In addition, Scouts in first through fifth grades will hike to several areas and learn about conservation, fire safety and Leave No Trace practices, among other activities.

The Boy Scouts partnership with the U.S. Forest Service will be the largest work project in the Northeast Georgia Council’s history, according to a news release on the event.

The project is one of many community service efforts the Boy Scouts are planning as part of the organization’s 100th anniversary celebration. The Northeast Georgia Council was founded 75 years ago.

“This is an exciting opportunity for the Scouts to continue to give back to the community ... as well as be able to put into practice many of the lessons they have learned over the years,” Scout executive Trip Selman said.

Some of Scout lessons have focused on being conservation-minded, leaving the land undisturbed, respecting wildlife and disposing of waste properly.

The Boy Scouts also are planning tree plantings and Scouting for Food drives as part of the centennial celebration.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Georgia Councils of the Boy Scouts of America have announced a “Scouting for State Parks” initiative to encourage Scouts and volunteers in service projects benefiting Georgia state parks.