Tilden Park Hike - October 21

We are pushing out our Pack hike at Tilden Park to October 21 and making the start of the hike to be in the afternoon.  The plan is for families to carpool or to meet at the park.  Here are the details:

What:  Tilden Park Pack Hike (Earn Hiking Belt Loop)

When:  October 21 (Sunday), 1pm to 4pm or when complete

Where:  Tilden Park in Berkeley (meet at the parking lot at the Little Farm)

Directions:  From Highway 24, exit at Fish Ranch Rd and head north on Fish Ranch Rd. Turn right on Grizzly Peak Blvd. After 3 miles, turn right on Golf Course Rd. After one mile, turn right on Shasta Road. Turn left on Wildcat Canyon Rd. Once in Tilden Park, follow the signs to Little Farm.  See map below also.


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Please contact your den leaders or let us know at the Pack meeting this week if you plan on attending.  The hike will start at the Little Farm so you will probably have a chance to check out the farm animals. If you want to feed the animals, please bring lettuce and/or celery.  These are the only foods that can be fed to the animals by the public.

For the hike, follow the guidance provided below.  It's usually cooler in the Tilden Park hills so a jacket or sweat shirt is recommended.  Definitely bring a water bottle and a light snack is advisable since this is an after lunch hike.

Attending this pack event, will allow scouts who have not done so already to earn their Hiking belt loop.  Here are the details for this belt loop:

Hiking Belt Loop

Complete these three requirements:

1. Explain the hiking safety rules to your den leader or adult partner. Practice these rules while on a hike.
• Hiking Safety
• Always tell someone where you are going and when you will return.
• Never hike alone or at night; use the buddy system.
• Dress properly for the weather and environment.
• Wear sun and insect protection
• Take an extra pair of socks in case you need to change.
• Obey traffic signs and signals.
• Avoid hiking along roadways.
• Stay on the trail.
• Be alert to your surroundings.
• Don't litter as you hike.
• Be alert to dangerous animals, insects, and plants. Never touch a wild animal.
• Take 1 pint of water for each hour you will be hiking. Never drink untreated water.
• Understand how "The Sweet Sixteen of BSA Safety" would apply to the hiking situation.
2. Demonstrate proper hiking attire and equipment.
3. Hike at least 30 minutes with your adult partner, family, or den.