Rim of the bay and sunol to del valle make great outings for boy scouts and venturing scouts. Upon completion, trekkers receive a certificate, an attractive patch and, of course, memories to last a lifetime. The trail trekkers program is great for tigers, cub scouts, and webelos. Hoot owl sycamore grove regional park, livermore several times a year the livermore area recreation and park district hosts rangerled night. Upcoming hikes dates and locations subject to change. Boy scouts san francisco bay area council 2001 national jamboree jsp. Pack 1776 will once again be participating in two hiking programs put on by our council, mt. Trail trekkers north vancouver recreation and culture. Through the trekkers program, cub scouts and their families will also learn why health and fitness are important for a longlasting and productive life.
Above me, still far in the distance, stood a crescent of white conical peaks still at least 7,000 feet higher than the ground on which stood. Stem badges help girls build valuable technology skills. Coyote hills flag hill hoot owl little yosemite redwood creek rodeo lagoon sycamore grove wildcat peak there. The hikes introduce a variety of environmental and geological elements to the scouts while they explore the diverse bay area. San francisco bay area council boy scout rim rover patch. A fun way to experience the ice age trail is to participate in our chapters hiking award programs or our coldcache program. To be awarded the patch, a scout must do their best, even if they cant. Slightly past the porter family picnic area you will find a trailhead for the loma prieta grade trail on your left, follow the loma. Boy scout san francisco bay area council shoulder patch california csp bsa. This map shows the starting points for the cub scout hikes. A series of 9 patches represent completion of the hikes. Trail maps reminiscent of the greenbelt tradition envisioned by the city planners, the greenways concept foresees a system of paths, walkways, and bike trails that will eventually link oak ridges centers of interest and outermost borders.
Monterey bay trekkers a cub scout hiking adventure. A large colorful square patch is earned by completing the first hike. If you complete the alreadyrewarding challenge of hiking the entire trail, you can also submit an application and join the ranks of official ice age trail thousandmilers. Turn right at the intersection of the carmelo meadow trail and follow it to where we started. The chapters traprock trekkers program rewards hikers who hike all the ice age trail miles in the chapters territory. Desoto state park challenges you to become a desoto state park trail trekker. Alabama state parks, a division of the alabama department. Huckleberry botanic preserve san francisco bay area council. This hike series is designed for those that prefer some company out on the trails with experienced park staff or volunteers. Information about these hikes and the patches can be found in the hiking patch section on the pack website. When you finish the first mountain you get a patch and a rocker with. The sfbacs cub scout trail trekker program is an excellent opportunity to see the different microclimates in the san francisco bay area. Trail trekkers cub scout progressive hike award little yosemite sunol regional wilderness, sunol little yosemite is a scenic gorge on alameda creek about two miles upstream from park headquarters.
Trekkers hold quintessential trails day celebration patch. Welcome to pack 995 a cub scout pack in windemere area of san ramon, ca, chartered by american legion mt. The forest of the nisene marks monterey bay trekkers hike sunday, february 2nd. All patches must be earned by following the directions in this program guide.
Please comment on the trail conditions, difficulty, or highlights in the comments section. First hike a scout earns a large trail trekker patch and the segment patch for that hike he has participated in. The boy scout historic trail program was first established when scouting had an official campsite on rob hill, with the distinctive round trail award featuring the spanish captain in helmet. California san francisco bay area council trail trekkers boy scouts patch 87n9. Hike or bike designated trail and record the date for each trail listed. The trail changes names to the granite point trail. Apply your adhesive to the leak area, extending beyond the size of the patch youre going to apply. Bay area council patch badge insignia scouting scout california ca mint boy scouts of america, council patch.
Boy scout patch san francisco bay area council trail trekkers 4 x 4 inches bsa. You can support us by joining or donating, or you can keep up with our progress by getting on our email list. The shorter cub scout trail day hike was established with its own patch featuring the view of the golden gate bridge in the early 1980s. Any family member who completes all of the requirements is eligible to get a patch which can be purchased at the service center using the trail trekkers patch order form. The east bay scout shop is owned and operated by the boy scouts of americas national office. Hike the designated 22 miles of trails in desoto, whether on your own or in a group, no time limit and collect your prize, a trail trekkers patch. The trail trekkers hike a different east bay regional park or more urban trail every tuesday morning. Vtg circa 1980s san francisco bay area council ca boy scout. Pack 32 is chartered by the american legion post 419 and is part of the pioneer district in the silicon valley monterey bay council of the bsa. San francisco bay area council boy scout rim rover patch the purpose of the rim of the bay patch program is to encourage hiking and to bring into the lives of our scouts a mountain top experience. One of the exciting aspects of the trail trekkers program are the embroidered patches that can be awarded to all successful hikes after completing the requirements for each hike.
Scouts who complete the hike are awarded a trail trekkers segment patch. Sign completed form and turn in to desoto state park country store or lodge to receive your patch. East bay scout shop san francisco bay area council. The monterey bay trekkers hiking program is an opportunity for cub scouts and their families to explore local hiking trails and parks in monterey, san benito and santa cruz counties. A portion of each sale benefits the san francisco bay area council. Enjoy the peace and quiet of nature mostly to yourself with these hikes organized by easy, medium, and difficult.
Sfbac huckleberry botanic preserve trail trekkers 5 wood fern dryopteris arguta dryopteris arguta, with the common name coastal wood fern, native to the west coast and western interior mountain ranges of north america, from british columbia, throughout california, and into arizona. Pack 32 serves the washington open elementary community and the surrounding area. Public about us cub scout pack 943 pleasanton, california. Gold flat rolled edge approximately 2 x 3 inch rectangle patch, solid multicolored background, orange letters, no fdl, bay scene with bridge and ship, trolley car, cloth back. Sfbac hoot owl trail trekker hike statistics starting point.
Trail trekkers cub scout progressive hike award san francisco bay area council a series of cub scout hikes that explore the diversity of the bay area and introduce a variety of environmental and geological elements. Trail trekkers program the trail trekker hikes are a series of 8 hikes in the bay area that are appropriate for cub scouts. Press the entire patch down on the adhesive on the pad and hold it down for 2. Its gorgeous waterfalls and pools seem to attract cub scouts like a magnet. Sfbac huckleberry botanic preserve trail trekkers 8 douglas iris iris douglasiana the thickened, grasslike leaves and the elegant light blue through violet into a kind of blueishpink, and arise on a 1 to 2 ft. Appalachian trail georgia, north carolina, tennessee, virginia, west virginia, maryland, pennsylvania, new jersey, new york, connecticut, massachusetts, vermont. Optional sfbac trail trekkers program hikes are planned monthly, typically on a sunday afternoon around 2pm. Each hike their after will only be the segment patch of the particular hike. Whether it takes you a week or 75 years, get a trail log, hike them all, and collect your prize, a trail trekkers patch. Popular hikes are welltraveled for good reason, but dont sleep on new yorks hidden gem hikes. It is an especially attractive portion of this creek. Diablo silverado council mdsc, and the san francisco bay area council sfbac.
This site is the current home of cub scout pack 32 santa clara, california. The bsa has also licensed the following retail locations to service your merchandising needs. But remember that the earning of a patch should not be the reason for completing a hike. The san francisco bay area council offers a number of hiking programs for scouts of all ages. Just log your hikes in the trail trekker log and record the date for each trail listed. When worn on a patch vest or jacket, the basic trail trekkers patch is surrounded by smaller hike patches, showing an evergrowing pattern of fun. The trail trekkers program is great for tigers, cub scuots and webelos.