Sunday, November 25, 2018

Hike #4 & 5 McAlpine/Campbell Greenway

Troop 288 Hiking Merit Badge 2018
Hike #4 & #5 (10 miler) - McAlpine/Campbell Greenway
James Boyce Park located at 300 Boyce Road Charlotte NC
35.144788, -80.76606
Hike #4 - 30 September 2018, 07:30 - 11:30
Hike #5 - 2 December 2018, 07:30 - 13:30

Hike #4 only had one participant; Nathan. However, he completed the ten mile hike. Nathan has now completed the three required ten mile hikes and the 15-mile hike (see following). He is planning for the 20-mile hike, which will likely take place in early 2019.

Hike #5 took place on the same route as Hike #4 (McAlpine/Campbell Greenway) and included Nathan and James. Both Nathan and James completed the 10-mile hike and then added five miles (2.5 miles out-and-back) from the 10-mile finish, to complete their 15-mile hike.

The boys observed & learned about wetland habitats, wetland wildlife, stormwater management, sanitary  sewer systems, animal awareness and safety, and basic orientation using a compass. They also stopped to read/learn about the Lucas Family Gristmill which operated during the Great Depression.

  






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