Welcome to the May Pack Hike details! This is the last scheduled pack hike of the school year. I cannot believe this year has gone by so fast and the Scouts' graduation/crossover ceremony is in just a few weeks! (Mark your calendars for May 21st)
As a reminder, hikers should be prepared with their six essential items for hiking:
- First Aid Kit (a mini kit is fine)
- FULL water bottle (there will be indoor restrooms on site for refills)
- Sun protection (sunscreen and/or wide-brimmed hat)
- Whistle (for EMERGENCY USE ONLY)
- Trail food (something they enjoy and is portable, calorie-dense, and won't melt)
- Flashlight/headlamp (They won't need to use this but the point is to train yourself to always BE PREPARED)
Have your Scout gather these items into a lightweight backpack, cross-sling bag, or even a fanny pack. There's no need to buy a dedicated hiking bag if you don't want to, the main point here is to teach them the responsibility of preparing themselves for the hike. The Scouts love these events and the more they get to own various responsibilities the more we are instilling a lifelong love of the values and the outdoors!
Date/Time: Saturday, May 6, 09:00am
Location: Eagle Mountain Park
Directions: Directions from Keller UMC HERE. The park is on the east side of Eagle Mountain Lake, plan for ~30min drive time. We will meet up at the main pavilion by the parking lot at 9:00am and step off as a group.
Weather: The current weather forecast is projecting "feels like" temperatures in the 80-90 range; no rain, and light winds. As a note, Scouts are not required to wear their "Class A" uniforms to hikes. Please wear what makes the most sense for your comfort and safety. (Loose layers, broken-in, close-toed hiking shoes, etc.)
Fees: Free!
Trails Map: Link HERE (not required to print, but some of the Scouts like to have one on hand and it's never too early to train for next year's CUB-O) We'll be hiking on the Northwest Loop and there's a really cool overlook area for the kids to enjoy along the way.
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Please RSVP on Scoutbook and let us know in the comments if this is your Scout's first Pack Hike (we have a patch for first-time hikers!)
See y'all Saturday!
