Activity: 

Backpacking and Exploring

Location: 

Friday – Camp at Spy Rock (0.25 mile hike)

https://goo.gl/maps/4vRrKnXS1RW76Rmy5

Saturday – Drive to Lick Branch Trailhead and hike 3 miles to the Marinoni Scenic Area.  Spend the day exploring the area.  Camp in the Marinoni Scenic Area.

https://goo.gl/maps/FAxLYKeiPUo6j8vm7

Sunday – Hike 3 miles back to Lick Branch

Departure Time:  

Friday.  Meet at 5:30 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Depart at 6:00

Return Time:  

Sunday at 1:30 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Watch email for time changes.

Cost:  

$25 plus Money for McDonalds or Snacks on the way home.  If time allows.

Packing List: 

Backpack

Prepare for rain.

See Backpack Checklist on our website.

http://www.bentontroop99.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Backpacking-Checklist-Weekend.pdf

See How to Pack your backpack.

Backpacking – How to Pack Your Backpack

Food: 

Eat supper before you arrive on Friday. 

Everyone should have a food buddy.

Backpacking style cooking.  See Backpacking food ideas.

Backpacking – Food Ideas

Saturday Breakfast

Saturday Trail Lunch

Saturday Supper

Sunday Breakfast

Money for McDonald’s on Sunday.

Weather: 

Low of 36, High of 56.  Rain Saturday Morning.

Activity: 

Rock Climbing

Location: 

Sam’s Throne Recreation Area

https://goo.gl/maps/uWGBu894Uo1QwqNv6

Departure Time:  

Friday.  Meet at 5:30 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Depart at 6:00

Return Time:  

Sunday at 1:00 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Watch email for time changes.

Cost:  

$35 plus $12 Grub Money plus Money for McDonalds or Snacks on the way home.  If time allows.

Grub Money needs to be paid to your Grub Master.

Packing List: 

Daypack

Prepare for rain on Friday night.

See Campout Checklist on our website.

https://www.bentontroop99.org/2020/02/16/campout-checklist/

Food: 

Eat supper before you arrive on Friday. 

$12 Grub Money paid to your Grub Master.

Patrol Cooking. 

Saturday Breakfast (Hot or Cold)

Saturday Lunch (Needs to fit in a Daypack.  We will eat where we are climbing.)

Saturday Supper

Sunday Breakfast (Cold)

Money for McDonald’s on Sunday.

Weather: 

Low of 45, High of 65.  100% chance of rain on Friday.

Activity: 

Backpacking

Location: 

Friday

Camp at Kyles Landing Campground.

https://goo.gl/maps/KWa3uMAoWaU4WCg29

Saturday

Short Hike will hike to Horseshoe Bend via the Old River Trail (2.3 Miles).

Long Hike will hike to Horseshoe Bend via the Buffalo River Trail and the Old River Trail (~10 Miles).

Both Crews will camp at Horseshoe Bend Saturday Night

https://goo.gl/maps/c7gqqBLPP9PKHxsQ9

Sunday

Both Crews will return to Kyles Landing via the Old River Trail (2.3 Miles).

Departure Time:  

Friday.  Meet at 5:30 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Depart at 6:00

Return Time:  

Sunday at 1:30 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Watch email for time changes.

Cost:  

$15 plus money for McDonalds or Snacks on the way home.  If time allows.

Packing List: 

Water Shoes.  ***This is a MUST.  Both crews will cross the Buffalo River at least 8 times.  The river will be lower than normal, but the water is expected to be at least ankle to knee deep at each crossing.

See Backpacking Checklist: http://www.bentontroop99.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Backpacking-Checklist-Weekend.pdf

See How to Pack Your Backpack:  https://www.bentontroop99.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/3.-how-to-pack-your-backpack.pdf

Food: 

Eat supper before you arrive on Friday. 

Everyone should have a food buddy and they should plan for the following meals. 

Saturday

Breakfast

Trail Lunch

Dinner

Sunday

Breakfast

Bring money for McDonalds or Snacks on way home.

See Backpacking Food Ideas for help deciding what to pack.  http://www.bentontroop99.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Backpacking-Food-Ideas.pdf

Weather: 

Low of 47, High of 82.  25% chance of rain.