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Scheduled Hikes:
September 26 - 6pm Placerita Canyon Nature Center - join Ranger Frank and Cubmaster Jeff on this fun twilight hike
November 25 - 9am NIKE TOWER 6 mile hike with Hikemaster Travis
Program Goal
Program Goal
This Program invites the scouts to be more active in the outdoors, to learn more about the environment, practice “Leave No Trace”, and learn what type of wild animals and birds live in Southern California. They will explore the outdoors, learn how to use a map, read a compass, and go hiking in fun and exciting places. The main objective of the program is teaching scouts how to be good stewards of the land.
Starting with the first hike, beads will be awarded for each mile they hike. The beads will be displayed on a lanyard that attaches to their backpack.
When Will the Hikes Take Place?
When Will the Hikes Take Place?
Once a month
Usually on weekends, either Saturday or Sunday.
Weather dependent so changes on short notice could occur.
The hikes will not overlap with other Pack activities
Join the Take a Hike! Whatsapp group for details
Hiking Achievements
Hiking Achievements
1 Mile - White Bead
5 Miles - Yellow Bead
10 Miles - Orange Bead
20 Miles - Red Bead
30 Miles - Blue Bead
40 Miles - Purple Bead
50 Miles - Black Bead
What to pack
What to pack
First Aid Kit
Whistle
Trail Food/Snack
Water Bottle
Sun Protection
Flash Light
Hiking Etiquette
Hiking Etiquette
Hike on the Right, Pass on the Left
The hiker that is traveling uphill has the right of way
Stay with the group, do not wander off
Watch for cyclists
Watch for horses
if you get lost...
if you get lost...
We introduce Lions to “SAW”
S - Stay Put
A- Answer back when your name is called
W - use your Whistle
Program Rules and Guidelines
Program Rules and Guidelines
Hike lengths will range from 1-7 miles. (we'll start easy and short, and work our way to the more strenuous hikes)
We will use the Buddy System on all hikes.
All scouts need to carry their own backpack with the 6 hiking essentials.
Scouts are required to always have a parent-guardian on the hike with them.
Scouts can wear their class B uniforms. When in a group it is good to be identified as part of that group.
Please make sure you and your scout have the appropriate shoes for the hike.
On longer hikes we will eat lunch on the trail, practicing “Leave No Trace”.
Don’t forget insect repellant.
Siblings may participate. It is up to the parent/guardian to decide if younger children can maintain a consistent pace and can hike the designated distance. Only scouts will receive hiking awards.
An adult leader is assigned to the “tail” and “lead” positions. No one is allowed behind or ahead of these individuals. The Pack hikes as a unit. We start together, break together, with everyone following the same trail.
Hiking mileage will be awarded only for Pack, Den or Council sanctioned events. All Mileage that is earned must be recorded by a leader.
NO DOGS allowed on pack hikes.
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