Great day for a hike through the streets of downtown. The scouts spent part of the day locating and learning about some of the landmarks and buildings within the city. The halfway point was at the Great Lakes Science Center were we split into two groups. One group viewed the exhibits and the other went to see the International Space Station movie. Along for the stroll were Alex, Daniel, David, Frank, Joey, Justin, Matt, Philip, Ryan, Mr. Duran, Mr. Makowski, Mr. Svihlik, and Mr. Ulintz.

Downtown Cleveland City Hike Photo Album

Trip Plan for City Hike

Date & Time of Departure: Saturday, March 8th 8:30am - Old Church

Destination: Downtown Cleveland and the Great Lakes Science Center OMNIMAX theater. Bring sack lunch and money for Space Station movie at 12pm. We may be able to get a group rate of $5.75 for youth and $6.75 for adult or it could be as much as $5.95 for youth and $7.95 for adult. We will make a short stop at the Scout Shop.

Route: Begin at Greater Cleveland Council Scout Service Center. Make way through city locating specific buildings and landmarks. Arrive at Science Center before noon for movie and lunch. Return to Scout Service Center for drive back.

Distance: 5 miles

Who: Scouts of Troop 810.

Purpose of Hike: Learn about some of the historic buildings and landmarks within Downtown Cleveland. View up close construction footage of the International Space Station. Use map and compass to find way around city. This hike will satisfy the 5 mile hike using map and compass requirement for Second Class.

Source of Drinking Water: Each hiker should bring a full canteen or waterbottle for the trip.

Equipment Needed (Scout Outdoor Essentials):

• Day pack or fanny pack
• Canteen or waterbottle
• Boy Scout Handbook**
• Pocketknife**
• First aid kit**
• Extra clothing
• Rain gear
• Trail food
• Compass**
• 12" of string
• Pencil with eraser
• Small notepad or paper
• Money

Food: (Sack Lunch) - Sandwich, Fruit, Candy bar

Clothing (Dress for the Weather):

• Long-sleeved shirt
• Long pants
• Sweater
• Long underwear
• Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
• Socks
• Insulated parka or coat with hood
• Warm hat
• Mittens
• Rain gear

* - You are the best judge of what you need on this trip. Remember, it may be a beautiful day, rain, get colder, get warmer, or you might find the only puddle within miles to step in. "Be Prepared!"

** - Bring if you have one, otherwise share with another scout.

Estimated Time of Return: 3:00pm - Old Church (time subject to change)