HIKING, BIKING, MERIT BADGES & ADVANCEMENTS - OH MY

ATTENTION ALL SCOUTS and PARENTS!

Scouts interested in working on the Cycling Merit Badge, the Hiking Merit Badge or completing the Second Class rank advancement requirements should try to be at the Pine Baron Pathway on Saturday August 4th.

A 10 mile bike ride will start at approximately 10:00am. This ride may take some scouts two hours to finish. All bikes and helmets must pass inspection before a scout may ride the trail. If needed, Mr. Neff can bring a couple of extra mountain bikes and helmets. Please contact Mr. Neff if you need to borrow a bike. Scouts may start the ride later but must plan to be finished by 4pm. This ride may be used for either a Second Class rank advancement or one of the required 10 mile rides for the cycling merit badge but not both.

A 10 mile hike will start at approximately NOON and scouts should allow 4 hours for completing the 10 mile hike. Scouts needing a 5 mile hike for Second Class rank advancement should allow 2.5 hours for completing their hike. The 10 mile hike would count towards BOTH the Second Class rank advancement or one of the required 10 mile hikes for the hiking merit badge.

All scouts should bring clothing appropriate for the weather conditions, their own filled water bottle, and trail mix or snacks. We will all practice proper trail etiquette and LEAVE NO TRACE.
Adults are welcome to join in on the bike ride, the hike or to stay at the trail head for support.

Please contact Mr. Neff if you plan to attend. neff.upnorth@gmail.com or 732-4051.




Pine Baron Pathway
Trail Length: 8.75 (Miles)
Pathway Directions to Trailhead: 5 miles SW of Gaylord via I-75, Alba Rd & Lone Pine Rd N

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