Troop 318 will have a 5 mile hike at Orland Grassland
Sunday, May 11, 2025
THIS IS FOR ALL SCOUTS and parents.
WHERE: Orland Grassland, 167th and LaGrange Road, meet in the parking lot (on 167th street look for the split rail fence on the south side of the street and sign marking the lot entrance)
WHEN: Sunday, May 11th
If you are working on the Second Class rank advance or you are helping with teaching and signing off, please be there NO LATER THAN 10:30am.
If you are there for the hiking merit badge or to condition for summer camp, please be there NO LATER THAN 11:00am.
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For this hike, there are a number of options:
OPTION A: second-class requirement You will also learn how to use a compass and read the map.
OPTION B: Conditioning
NOTE: The Hiking Merit Badge has been updated an no longer requires hikes to be completed in order, nor does it require a 5-mile hike. This hike is a good way to prepare for the required 10-mile hikes however.
Updated requirements: Take four 10-mile hikes and one 20-mile hike, each on a different day, and each of continuous miles
Preparation for the 5-Mile Hike:
It is VERY important that everyone be on time for the hike. You MUST Sign-Up on-line BY THURSDAY, May 8th. We have a number of items that must be covered before we begin (including backpack inspection), so please be on time.
If you want to be signed off for a rank advancement requirement, you need to have your handbook. Be Prepared.
You will need to demonstrate your newly learned map and compass skills while on the hike. You don't get signed off just for showing up.
Be aware of your surroundings. You may be asked where we are on the map at any time!
A copy of the map is on the T318 Hiking page. Please print a copy of the map before the hike. You are responsible for bringing your own map and taking care of it.
What You Need
A GOOD ATTITUDE! Activity Uniform (Class B shirt). A Daypack with WATER, an orienteering COMPASS, a FIRST AID KIT, your SCOUT HANDBOOK, RAINGEAR and appropriate clothing. You may also want to bring a SNACK/LUNCH. Proper fitting hiking boots (broken in) and hiking socks. Gym shoes are not recommended (unless your hiking boots are not broken in). We plan to hike on the 5-mile loop bike trail and the interior of the grassland. Dress appropriately for the weather.
Check emails the night before to see if the hike is cancelled.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the T318 Hiking Page for additional details on what you need, should consider having, and need to know here:
HIKING - What you need to know.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at the emails below.
Fill out the sign up form per Family.
Yours In Scouting,
Mr. Nagel (amishjim9108@gmail.com) and the Hiking Coordinators Team
