April 16:
Advancement:
Announcements:
- Service: Walk for Williams (see Scoutbook Event for full details)
- The Walk for Williams is a charity walking event that will both raise funds and awareness for the Williams Syndrome Association.
- Forest Park in Noblesville. Registrations begins at 1:00pm; walk begins at 1:30.
- Boy Scouts will be needed to help with registration, chaperone participants, assist with staffing the various attractions and serve as go-betweens and messengers for the WSA officials. Scouts would need to arrive between 12:30-12:45 to check in, and should plan on participating for approximately 2.5-3 hours, which may include some clean-up once the walk has concluded.
- Spring Camporee: Packing List
- Troop Elections next week.
- Elected and appointed leaders will need to attend the May 5 Troop Scout Leader Training at Camp K (combined with new scout campout).
- New Scout / Scout Skills / Leadership Training
- Camp K, May 4-6
- $24 for scouts and adults (Friday – Sunday)
- $20 for new scouts and new scout parents (Saturday/Sunday)
Southern Indiana has some great hiking and backpacking (plus horseback riding or mountain biking).
Ransburg Scout Reservation is inside DNR-protected State Forest. The DNR has a great page covering Backpacking in Indiana. Several long trails exist, but the preeminent trail is the Knobstone Trail which is over 60 miles long.
BACKPACKING IN INDIANA
Backpacking combines hiking and camping, two of the most popular outdoor recreation activities. Indiana has a few scenic trails for backpacking. Other states may have longer and more popular backpacking trails, but Indiana’s trails satisfy many backpackers’ need for adventure and solitude. These trails can be perfect for a beginner’s first trek, as preparation for a longer backpacking trip, or for providing seasoned veterans with a backcountry escape.
Know Before You Go
Where to Go
Below you will find a listing of trails in Indiana that are at least 10 miles long, have a natural surface, and have a least one camping option along or near the trail. Camping options may include backcountry camping, camping shelters, designated primitive camp sites, or access to a campground. Some of the trails are multi-use so hikers may encounter mountain bikers or horses. All the trails listed below are managed by either Indiana State Parks, Indiana Division of Forestry, or the Hoosier National Forest. Each agencies policies may differ, so be sure to research their rules and regulations before hitting the trail. Also please note that some properties in this listing have a gate and/or camping fees.
DNR Trails
- Adventure Hiking Trail
25 Miles
Harrison-Crawford State Forest
(812) 738-7694
O’Bannon Woods State Park
(812) 738-8232
- Adena Trace Loop
25 Miles
Brookville Lake
(765) 647-2657
(765) 647-2658
- Bloodroot Trail
13 Miles
Salamonie Lake
(260) 468-2125
- Knobstone Trail
60 Miles
Jackson-Washington and Clark State Forests
(812) 358-2160
- Low Gap Trail
10 Miles
Morgan-Monroe State Forest
(765) 342-4026
- Tecumseh Trail
42 miles
Morgan-Monroe State Forest
(765) 342-4026
Yellowwood State Forest
(812) 988-7945
- Three Lakes Trail
10 Miles
Morgan-Monroe State Forest
(765) 342-4026
Hoosier National Forest Trails
- Birdseye Trail, 11.8 Miles
- Charles C. Deam Wilderness, 37.3 total miles
- German Ridge Trail, 24 miles
- Hickory Ridge Trail, 48.7 miles
- Mogan Ridge Trails,* 19 miles
- Oriole Trails,* 13.7 miles
- Shirley Creek Trail, 19.4 miles
- Spring Valley Trail, 12.7 miles
- Two Lakes Loop Trail, 15.7 miles
- Young’s Creek Trail, 12.7 miles
*Includes both East and West Trails
Hoosier National Forest
(812) 275-5987
1-866-302-4173
Advancement:
(Thanks to Mark S. for taking notes as I was not at this meeting)
March 26:
- Tenderfoot: Peyton M. (Ballistic Zombies)
April 9:
- Second Class: Grant I. (Ballistic Zombies)
- First Class: Henry W. (Crazy Ninjas)
- Issac, JC, Grant received merit badges from Court of Honor
- Chase M. received his Eagle Scout kit
Announcements:
- Need Scoutbook help? Check out the guide attached at the end.
- Service Opportunity: Herb Society, email Mr. Plunkett
- Spring Camporee in 2 weeks. Need everyone’s help! Details here. Scoutbook RSVP
- New Scout / Scout Skills / Leadership Training Campout:
- Leadership Elections
- Applications due April 16 (see files below)
- Elections for 2x ASPL, assistant patrol leaders for most patrols
- Other positions appointed
- Newly elected leaders must attend Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) at new scout campout May 5.
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