Sunday Mar 18 2012 / 08:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Event Contact: RTaylor / rjtaylor21@yahoo.com
Event Location: Boulder Creek Scout Reservation 250 Scout Ranch Road Boulder Creek, CA 95006
2011-2012 Cub Scout Hikes 
Redwood Historic Trail
Boulder Creek Scout Reservation
Boulder Creek, CA
Sunday, March 18th, 2012
Coordinators: Rick Taylor, rjtaylor21@yahoo.com, 650-679-3999 if you have any questions and Coordinator #2
Reminders
- Meeting spot: Meet at the Redwood Shores Library at 8:30AM
- Starting Location: Near Marker #1 (Down the path from the Parking Lot) – see Trail Guild below) at Boulder Creek Scout Reservation, 250 Scout Ranch Road Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (831) 338-3636 Plan to finish at 1 PM
- (Check in with: Sonny Payne (spayne@bsamail.org) or Bob Keller (keller12@att.net) at Camp Trading Post)
- Duration: 9:30AM – 1:00PM
- Uniform: Class A Uniform
- Cost: Free
- Bring (at a minimum): Lunch, snacks, water, sunscreen, wear layers (weather can change), good walking/hiking shoes
- Make Sure you register at below
- Trail Guide/Map: http://www.pacsky.org/Activities/~/media/Councils/Council031/LibraryDocs/Camping/BoulderNatureTrailGuide.ashx
- Parking: Free and after crossing the bridge (see guide)
Hike Statistics:
- Round Trip: 4.5 miles
- Time: 2-3 hours
- Elevation: 550 feet
- Grade: Few short grades, mostly flat
- Age: All – Tigers to Webelos
Things to remember
- Hiking Safety Rules http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/Cub%20Scouts/UniformsAndAwards/sanda/hiking.aspx
- Hiking Equipment & Clothing – http://www.hikingdude.com/hiking-gear.shtml
- Healthy Hiking Snacks – http://www.hikingdude.com/hiking-food.shtml
- Leave No Trace – http://www.hikingdude.com/hiking-leavenotrace.shtml
Directions:
- By Car: From Redwood Shores Library to Boulder Creek Scout Reservation: http://g.co/maps/a87kh
- 45.3 miles, 1 Hour and 3 minutes (windy road towards the end)
Advance Opportunities:
- Tiger Cubs: Discover Nature and Energy
- Wolf: Achievements: 7a, 8e, 10b, and Electives 13a, 13d, 18a, 18b, 18f, 18g.
- Bear: Achievements: 5d, 10a, 12b, 12c, 12e, and Electives 11a, 11b, 12a, 12c, 12f, 23e.
- Webelos: Forester, Naturalist, Traveler, Family Member
Additional Recognition:
- Patch – Redwood Historic Trail patch will be awards onsite after completion of the hike
- Advancement Opportunities for Tigers to Webelos – Meets specific Achievement and elective requirements – see details in each hike below
- Hiking Belt Loop & Pin http://www.boyscouttrail.com/external_frame.asp?goto=/cub-scouts/acadsports/hiking.pdf