Troop 318 will have a 5/10 mile hike at Orland Grassland

Saturday, April 4, 2026

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THIS IS FOR ALL SCOUTS and parents.

We also need older Scouts to help teach and to lead the group. Contact one of the hiking coordinators if you are interested.

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: Saturday, April 4, 2026

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 9:00am.
If you are there for the hiking merit badge, or to condition for summer camp, please be there NO LATER THAN 9:30am.

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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: 10 Mile MB Hike
OPTION C: Conditioning (Ransburg)

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 FRIDAY, April 3rd. 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 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. 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. We will do 2 loops for the 10 miles. 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: http://my.llfiles.com/00096605/HIKING_What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf

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