Come join us for a 5- or 10-mile hike at Swallow Cliff!
THIS IS FOR ALL SCOUTS and parents. Adults who will be hiking should have completed their Youth Protection Training. Trek Safely and Hazardous Weather are also recommended.
WHERE: Swallow Cliff SOUTH, Palos Park, IL.
Parking lot is located off of Lagrange Road - South of 119th. Enter at Swallow Cliff Woods--South sign
WHEN: Saturday, June 14, 2025. 8:00am
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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: Merit Badge Requirement.
OPTION C: Conditioning
Please be there NO LATER THAN 8:00am.
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- or 10-Mile Hike
It is VERY important that everyone be on time for the hike.
You MUST sign-up on-line BY FRIDAY, June 13, 2025.
We have a number of items that must be covered before we begin (including backpack inspection), so please be on time.
We will hike as a group and take a short break at the end of the first 5-miles for sign out and book sign-off if you have completed the requirements for the hike.
At the end of the 10-mile hike, we will gather for sign out and any remaining book sign-off.
If you are hiking for the merit badge, there are both pre- and post-requirements for each hike so please be sure you review the pamphlet and/or worksheet ahead of time.
A copy of the maps are on the
T318 Hiking page (Sag Valley East and Sag Valley West). Please print a copy of the map before the hike on Saturday. 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 BOY SCOUT HANDBOOK, RAINGEAR and appropriate clothing. Bring a SNACK if you are hiking the 5-mile and bring a SNACK/LUNCH if you are hiking the 10-mile. Lightweight hiking boots are recommended for this trail.
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.
If you have any questions, please contact me at the email below.
Yours In Scouting,
Mr. Nagel (amishjim9108@gmail.com) and the Hiking Coordinators Team
