Welcome to Pack 3161 Hiking Club

We are excited to offer this program and if you have any questions or concerns please contact your Den Leader or Cub Master.

 Please note: this is an OPTIONAL Pack program. The Scouts may have achievement requirements or electives they will fulfill by doing this program However, this program is NOT required for any advancement.

 Purpose

• To provide Scouts opportunities for; leadership, outdoor recreation fun and skills, beginning orienteering, practicing Leave No Trace, first aid, exercise, enjoying and learning about nature.
• To provide another opportunity for families participate in a Cub Scouting activity together.

Procedures and Policies

• All Pack hikes will be a part of the Fall Metro Hiking Spree, part of a Pack/Den activity or camp.
• We will hike on either Saturday or Sunday for the fall hikes.
• Scouts are responsible for; transportation to the event and coming prepared to hike (snacks, water bottle, poncho etc.)
• A parent or another adult must participate with each Scout on the Pack sponsored hikes.
• Siblings are welcome to come to all Pack sponsored hikes, (den hikes may be different according to that leader’s preferences).
• All Pack sponsored hikes will be either “1’s or 2’s” for difficulty level, which is the same as easy or moderate.  Only Webelos 1 or 2 will be permitted to do level 3 or difficult hikes, and those only with their den, for extra den activities.

Recording Hikes

• Hiking club leaders will keep attendance and mileage records for Pack hikes.
• Den leaders will keep attendance and mileage records for individual den hikes and turn in any rosters to the hiking club leaders.
• Scouts who participate in the hiking club will receive a hiking log card where they can record any additional hikes completed outside of the Pack/Den. 
• Scouts who hike outside of Pack/Den sponsored events will record their miles on the hiking log and have it signed by a parent/supervising adult.
• Scouts will turn in their hiking log with their books for advancement. 
• All hikes logged will be given credit. Although all Scout sponsored events need to be within the parameters of the guide to safe scouting (Tigers, Wolves and Bears completing only easy and moderate hikes during Scouting activities), your family may hike more difficult trails.   
• Scouts do not have to participate in any of the Pack/Den sponsored hikes to join the hiking club.  However, they are encouraged to do so.  Also, the Scout medallions will only be awarded for participating in 4 Pack/Den hikes.
• Traditional hiking paths should be used for this program. Long walks around the neighborhood, vacation site seeing walks and/or shopping trips will not count toward logged hiking miles.

Awards and Recognition

• 4 Pack or Den sponsored hikes-Scout medallion (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos) Examples: Fall or Spring camp hike, August picnic hike, Fall Pack hikes
• 8 hikes-Metro Park Fall Hiking Spree.  Metro park hiking staff (the first year only).  MetroPark medallion.  Only approved Metro hikes count for this award which is received through the Metro Parks NOT AT THE PACK MEETING.  Note: camp and summer hikes do not count for this award.   Get your forms at www.summitmetroparks.org
• 50 mile award - leather Scout hiking grip
• Summer hikes - count toward the following school year, just like the Scout books and summertime awards. *Pack Sponsored awards:  Scout medallion.
• Pack 3161 Hiking Club Patches - The center patch will be awarded for 10 Miles recorded.  Rocker patches for 25, 50, 75, and 100 miles recorded will also be awarded as earned.

2011-Metro Park Fall Hiking Spree dates, places and times.

* We cancel in the case of severe weather (thunderstorms), otherwise, we hike (even in the rain)! BE PREPARED!!

 2011Hikes

Saturday Oct. 1, 2pm

The Gorge (Glens Trail) 1.8 miles

1160 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls

Saturday Oct. 15, 2pm

Deep Lock Quarry (Quarry Trail) 1.2 miles

5779 Riverview Road, Peninsula

Saturday Oct. 29, 2pm

Big Bend (Trailhead) 1.1 miles

1337 Merriman Road, Akron

Final Hike TBD

We hike in the rain. Only if severe weather do we cancel.