Pack 625 Hiking Club

Hikes are a fun, educational, and healthy part of the Cub Scout experience, and all Scouts are encouraged to hike with their Den or Pack as often as they can. Many ranks have requirements involving hikes or outdoor nature walks, using maps, and other activities that can be completed on short hikes in our local area.

Official Pack and Den Hikes may be counted toward hiking awards.

Hikes must follow the Guide to Safe Scouting guidelines.

• two deep adult leadership. Official hikes require at least one Trained Adult Leader and 2 Scouts.
• tour plan / medical forms when appropriate.
• Let someone know your plans. Where are you going, when will you return?
• Use the buddy system.
• Adequate footwear is required.
• Scouts may not hike alone.
• Stay together.
• Pace – Hike at the pace of the slowest scout.

Rank specific safety requirements:

Tigers – Hikes require adult partner (parent/guardian) participation.

Wolf/Bear – Adults lead and sweep.

Webelos – Webelos (who have earned the 50 miler) may lead but adult must sweep.

Recording Hike Miles

Hiking miles are now easily tracked in ScoutBook under each of your Scout's profiles. Parents and Den Leaders can enter miles from official hikes.