🌲 April Outing: Horton Spring Adventure (April 10–12)
Get ready for an exciting weekend on the trail! Our April outing will take us backpacking through a beautiful mountain spring known for its fresh, clear water and scenic surroundings.
🥾 Backpacking Details
- Distance: ~3.6 miles each way
- Elevation Gain: ~1,000 feet
- This is a great opportunity to build your hiking and backpacking skills while enjoying the outdoors.
🚗 Alternative Option: Car Camping
Not up for backpacking? No problem!
Scouts can choose to stay at a nearby campground and participate in a car camping experience instead.
- Patrol cooking will be used for meals
- A great option for those newer to outdoor adventures
🎒 Gear Checklist
Be sure to bring:
- Your 10 essentials
- Tent (share weight with your tent partner unless using a 1-person tent)
- Backpacking stove
- Water filter
- Personal backpacking gear
📘 For reference:
- 10 Essentials & hiking info: pages 237–255
- Packing info: pages 269–275
🎒 Loaner Gear Available
Need a backpack? The troop has 5 available.
The troop has backpacks if needed!
💵 Cost
- $20 per scout
⏰ Departure Details
- Meet at the church: 4:30 PM
- Departure time: 5:00 PM sharp
🍽️ Food
- Bring a sack dinner for Friday (April 10)
- Pack your own meals and trail snacks
- Car campers will cook as patrols
We’re looking forward to a fantastic weekend of hiking, camping, and adventure. Make sure you’re prepared and ready to go!
🌄 See you on the trail!