September's Hike

One of the main reasons boys want to join Scouts is to get OUTDOORS!  There's no better way to do that than some good ole fun on the trail!  We want to be more a outdoor-oriented Pack and keep our boys ACTIVE!  In short, we will keep the OUT in scOUTing! 

Pack 1910 goes hiking almost every month at areas around the DFW metroplex for distances between 1-4 miles. These fun outings are an integral part of our program. We want to get the boys outside and know that it's more fun to do these things with friends. That being said, there are incentives to participation.  Attendance at these events is completely optional, but... you know you want to come.  

Besides providing enjoyment and rewards, the hiking program helps boys become confident and comfortable outdoors and encourages healthy habits and lifestyles. It also helps makes the transition to Boy Scouting activities easier.

Our first hike will be Saturday, September 9 at 9:30 am, we will be meeting at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge for some outdoor time on the trail.  There is an admission fee of $5 for anyone age 13-64, kids 2-12 are $2 each.  

Hikers -- be prepared with your six essential items for hiking!  Check out THIS LINK for more information on that.  Let your SCOUT gather these items into a lightweight backpack -- why?  Because if you do everything for him, he loses the opportunity to learn for himself!  

Here is a link of the FWNC&R's Trail Map.  Their address is 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, TX 76135. Their phone number is 817-392-7410.  Please pull all the way through to the Hardwicke Interpretive Visitor Center parking lot.  From there, we will hit the trails as a group after going over important information on hiking, the buddy system, and such.

Parents, please take a look at Pack 1910's Hiking Club packet for more information on what to bring, what to wear, etc.  It would be good to go over this with your scout BEFORE they show up to a hike.

If we have an avid hiker or parent that would like to help with the Pack Hiking Club, please contact April.  Many hands makes light work and we need to be sure we are all helping make the Pack "go".  

If you plan to attend, please be sure you RSVP on Scoutbook so we know who all to expect! All Pack events are FAMILY FRIENDLY but please do not bring the 4 legged kiddos!