Hiking Club
Pack 49’s Hiking Club is designed to encourage outdoor adventure, physical activity, and appreciation of nature in a fun and safe environment. Through regular hikes, scouts will build confidence, develop teamwork skills, and work toward hiking-related achievements and awards. The program promotes the values of Scouting while helping scouts connect with the natural world and foster a lifelong love of the outdoors.
Program Rules
- All Scouts are required to have a parent or guardian with them on the hike.
- Hiking trips will take place once a month on the weekends. See Hiking Club calendar for details.
- Hikes will be 1-3 miles, some trips might be slightly longer on occasion.
- Expect each hike to take 1-2.5 hours
- Scouts should wear their Class B t-shirt
- Hiking will be rain or shine, however if there is severe weather (thunder, lightning, heavy rain, icy conditions, etc), the hike will be cancelled.
- Scouts should be dressed appropriately for the weather. Wear comfortable shoes with appropriate socks – no open toed shoes or sandals
- Please bring your six essentials on every hike (water, sunscreen, first-aid kit, snack, flashlight, whistle).
- Family members are encouraged to attend.
- Only two-legged family members may attend – no dogs at Cub Scout events please.
Program Cost
- There is no program fee for registered Pack 49 Cub Scouts.
- There is no program fee for family members to hike with us.
- There will be an admission fee for some parks. To keep the cost down, we have chosen to only include WI State Parks. You may purchase a daily WI State Park pass for $13/ vehicle or an annual pass is $28/ vehicle.
- Website to purchase: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/admission
Program Achievements
As our Cub Scouts explore new trails, build endurance, and develop outdoor skills, we love to recognize their achievements along the way! These awards celebrate dedication, teamwork, and a love for nature.
The following hiking awards will be presented immediately after each hike:
- First hike you will receive a wooden Pack 49 hiking club keychain
- For every Pack hike you will receive a blue bead to add to your keychain
- For every 5 miles hiked you will receive a yellow/gold bead to add to your keychain
The following hiking awards will be presented at Pack meetings:
- 15 miles hiked: hiking stick
- 30 miles hiked: Pack water bottle
- 50 miles hiked: medallion for hiking stick
- Every 10 miles from 60 to 90: hiking themed charm
- 100 miles: 100 mile club plaque
- 10 out of 12 hikes completed: rank medallion
Cub Scouts will continue earning awards as they grow—awards won’t start over each year but will build throughout their journey.
Earning Miles
All Pack hikes will count toward your total hiking miles. You can also earn additional miles through family hikes; however, to qualify for an award, at least 60% of your total miles must come from official Pack activities.
- Only hikes in natural settings count—neighborhood or city walks do not qualify.
- To receive credit for family hikes, you must submit a hike worksheet within one month of the hike; paper or digital. The worksheet should include the date, location, and a short description of the hike (such as what you saw or experienced along the way).
- Miles will be logged in Scoutbook as they will count towards the National Outdoor Badge for Hiking in Scouts BSA