November 10-11, 2012
Note that because this is Veterans’ Day weekend many schools have a holiday break on the following Monday.
Summary
The 12.4-mile Pacific Skyline Council’s Camps Historic Trail is in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains and passes through three locations where the council has established camps. There will be a barbeque lunch at the end of the outing. Those who successfully complete the hike qualify to receive an award (see pricing).
Details
- Post (public)
- Trail map
- Preview hike pictures
- Map and directions to Cutter Scout Reservation (November 10)
- Map and directions to Memorial Park (November 11)
Scout leaders have elected to:
- Begin on Saturday morning and end on Sunday afternoon.
- Hike in the downhill direction from Cutter Scout Reservation to Memorial County Park for a net elevation drop of 1,730 feet from start to finish (approximate trail profile).
- Make this a 2-day backpacking trip instead of a 1-day hike. Note that the Tarwater Trail Camp is not accessible by car. It includes pit toilets and trash cans.
Participants will need to prepare appropriately for a backpacking outing, including bringing food for lunch, dinner and breakfast (backpacking food reference). We will filter water and hot water will be prepared during dinner and breakfast.
Approximate Schedule:
| 11/10 7 AM sharp | Depart from church |
| 11/10 9 AM | Depart on hike from Cutter Scout Reservation |
| 11/10 4 PM | Arrive at Tarwater trail camp in Pescadero Creek Co. Park; dinner |
| 11/11 9 AM | Depart from Tarwater trail camp |
| 11/11 1 PM | Arrive at Hoffman Flat trailhead in Memorial Park |
| 11/11 1:30 PM | Arrive at Huckleberry Flat #3 in Memorial Park; picnic lunch |
| 11/11 4 PM | Depart Memorial Park |
| 11/11 5 PM | Arrive at church |
Due to trail camp capacity we need to limit the number of participants to the first 24 who sign up and pay.
[label style=”warning”] – Important –[/label] [highlight bg=”#FFFF88″ color=”#000000″]Adults who are not participating in the hike are needed to drive the hiking party to and from this non-loop hike.[/highlight]Pricing
$40 including Medal award
$33 including Patch award
$30 for outing only, without Medal or Patch awards.
Trailboss: Rick Schulze
