| Backpack Trip: Raccoon Creek State Park |
| This will be an introductory trip. All Troop 69 Scouts, who may have an interest in Backpacking Merit Badge are welcome to attend. Please read through the "Gear, Food & Safety" sections to the left to make sure you are prepared for the trip. |
| Date: August 12-14, 2011 |
| Depart: Friday at 5:00 PM from ACDC parking lot.
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| Return: Sunday approx 2:00 PM at ACDC parking lot. Will pass around cell phones when we are 1 hr. away.
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| Fee: $5.00 per person (pay directly to Randy Smith)
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| Other Costs: Each person needs to carry enough money to pay their expenses as they go. We may be stopping for a quick meal on Sunday afternoon. |
Activity:
Fri evening: Drive to RCSP. Hike approx 1.5 miles into Sioux shelter area.
Sat mid-day: Hike approx 3 miles to Pioneer shelter area.
Sat afternoon: Backpacking skills activities.
Sun morning: Hike approx 3 miles back to parking lot. Head home.
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| Meals: Bring/cook your own backpacking meals. If you have a lightweight backpacking stove, bring it. We need to have minimum 1 stove per 4 backpackers.
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Shelter:
- Bring a personal lightweight backpacking tent or hammock.
- Sleep in the backpacking shelter.
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Raccoon Creek State Park
3000 State Route 18
Hookstown, PA 15050-9416
724-899-2200 (emergency only) |
State Park Site |
Driving Directions
State Park Map | Brochure
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| Trail Map (you need to print & carry this on the trip) |
It is your responsibility to keep an eye on the web pages below for any last minute trip details, maps and any other information.
http://www.bsa69.com/
and
http://www.bsa69.com/backpackingmb/
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