Umstead State Park Hike
Come out and join your fellow scouts and families for a relaxing hike through this large and beautiful park that is located in our own backyard.
"Tucked between the growing cities of Raleigh, Cary, Durham and the corporate world of Research Triangle Park is an oasis of tranquility, a peaceful haven"
http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/wium/main.php
When and Where
Saturday, July 30th 4PM ET in front of the Park Office
Umstead State Park, Crabtree Creek Entrance
8801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617
We will be hiking the Sal’s Branch hike in Umstead off of the Hwy 70 entrance parking area.
This will be a little longer hike at 2.8 miles so please bring extra water and a snack for your Scout.
Here is a link to the park map if you want to see the trail.
https://www.ncparks.gov/sites/default/files/ncparks/maps-and-brochures/william-umstead-park-map.pdf
Siblings are welcome.
Other Details
Class B Uniform
Bring a water bottle and snack.
Recommended good hiking shoes, closed-toed and please apply sunscreen as needed.
This activity qualifies for the Cub Scout National Summertime Pack Activity Award. This award is earned by scouts who take part in a Pack activity in each month during the summer (Jun, July, Aug). For our Pack, that was the Durham Bulls game, Scouting for Food, and THIS HIKE. Also, council summer/day camps qualify.
http://www.scouting.org/Home/Awards_Central/NationalSummertime.aspx
Remember to Leave No Trace.
Signup for the Umstead Park Hike
"Tucked between the growing cities of Raleigh, Cary, Durham and the corporate world of Research Triangle Park is an oasis of tranquility, a peaceful haven"
http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/wium/main.php
When and Where
Saturday, July 30th 4PM ET in front of the Park Office
Umstead State Park, Crabtree Creek Entrance
8801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617
We will be hiking the Sal’s Branch hike in Umstead off of the Hwy 70 entrance parking area.
This will be a little longer hike at 2.8 miles so please bring extra water and a snack for your Scout.
Here is a link to the park map if you want to see the trail.
https://www.ncparks.gov/sites/default/files/ncparks/maps-and-brochures/william-umstead-park-map.pdf
Siblings are welcome.
Other Details
Class B Uniform
Bring a water bottle and snack.
Recommended good hiking shoes, closed-toed and please apply sunscreen as needed.
This activity qualifies for the Cub Scout National Summertime Pack Activity Award. This award is earned by scouts who take part in a Pack activity in each month during the summer (Jun, July, Aug). For our Pack, that was the Durham Bulls game, Scouting for Food, and THIS HIKE. Also, council summer/day camps qualify.
http://www.scouting.org/Home/Awards_Central/NationalSummertime.aspx
Remember to Leave No Trace.
Signup for the Umstead Park Hike