At a Glance

Adventure Type:
Bike
Trail Map: Trail_map
Surface: Paved/Asphalt
Length: 10mi
Difficulty: easy
Meet Time: 9:30am
Return Time: 5:00pm
Est Cost: 0
Health form parts: ABB
Location: Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead, Oregon
Location Website: Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead

Note: note

Bike outing - Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail

Bike outing to the Columbia gorge, Mosier Twin Tunnels and/or Mitchell Point tunnel sections.  Could be combined with a camping overnight at one of the State campgrounds in the area or trail maintenance service project coordinated with Trailkeepers of Oregon or other volunteer org.

Guide to Safe Scouting

Adults complete the following:

SAFE Checklist

What risk(s) exist?

Bike check

How are we going to prep?

Bike check

What age appropriate modifications can be made?

Plan a 5mi out and back option for younger scouts

Gear

Day Pack
10 Essentials
Mountain Bike

Pre-Adventure Skillsets

Be Prepared
Buddy System
Citizenship
Cycling
First Aid
Leave No Trace
Map & Compass
Nature

Sample Agenda

9:30
Leave CCC

11:00
Arrive at Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail | Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead, Hood River, OR 97031

11:30
Ride 5 mi (about 30 min)
From: Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail | Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead, Hood River, OR 97031
To: Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail | Mark O. Hatfield East Trailhead, Hood River, OR 97031

12:00
Eat Lunch (1 hr)

1:00
Ride 5 mi (about 30 min)
From: Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail | Mark O. Hatfield East Trailhead, Hood River, OR 97031
To: Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail | Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead, Hood River, OR 97031

1:30
Arrive at Start
Go over requirements
- Ride dirt trails around parking lot

3:00
Pack and Leave

5:00
Arrive at CCC

Bring:
Bike
A backpack
- Sack Lunch

Rank Requirements

key: At Meeting / On Adventure

Scout

1e. Repeat from memory the Outdoor Code. List the Leave No Trace Seven Principles. Explain the difference between the two.

Tenderfoot

1c. Explain how you demonstrated the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace on campouts or outings.

4a. Show first aid for the following: Simple cuts and scrapes, Blisters on the hand and foot, Minor (thermal/heat) burns or scalds (superficial, or first-degree), Bites or stings of insects and ticks, Venomous snakebite, Nosebleed, Frostbite and sunburn, Choking

5a. Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal safety on outings and where you live. Use the buddy system while on a troop or patrol outing.

5b. Describe what to do if you become lost on a hike or campout.

5d. Explain why it is important to hike on trails or other durable surfaces, and give examples of durable surfaces you saw on your outing.

Second Class

1b. Recite the Leave No Trace Seven Principles from memory. Explain how you follow them on all outings.

3b. Using a compass and map together, take a 5-mile hike (or 10 miles by bike) approved by your adult leader and your parent or guardian.2

First Class

5b. Identify two ways to obtain a weather forecast for an upcoming activity. Explain why weather forecasts are important when planning for an event.

5c. Describe at least three natural indicators of impending hazardous weather, the potential dangerous events that might result from such weather conditions, and the appropriate actions to take.

5d. Describe extreme weather conditions you might encounter in the outdoors in your local geographic area. Discuss how you would determine ahead of time the potential risk of these types of weather dangers, alternative planning considerations to avoid such risks, and how you would prepare for and respond to those weather conditions.

Awards

key: At Meeting / On Adventure

National Outdoor Hiking Segment

2. Complete the requirements for at least one of the following:
 - Cycling merit badge or Ranger Cycling/Mountain Biking elective and 100 miles of cycling
 - Horsemanship merit badge or Ranger Equestrian elective and 20 miles of horseback riding
 - Motorboating merit badge or Ranger Watercraft elective and 100 miles of motor boating
 - Skating merit badge or Ranger Winter Sports elective and 20 miles of skating

3. Complete 200 miles of riding activities, including cycling, stock riding, skating, motor boating, mountain boarding, (including ATV or PWC riding at an approved council program), under the auspices of the Boy Scouts of America, including the miles in requirement 2.

- Award Application Link

Merit Badges

key: At Meeting / On Adventure

Cycling

1a. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in cycling activities and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. Explain to your counselor how to ride predictably, be conspicuous, think ahead, and ride ready.

1b. Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while cycling, including cuts, scratches, blisters, sunburn, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, hypothermia, dehydration, insect stings, tick bites, and snakebite. Explain to your counselor why you should be able to identify the poisonous plants and poisonous animals that are found in your area.

2. Describe your state and local laws concerning bicycles. Discuss what is the same and what is different from laws applying to motor vehicles. Explain where and how you should ride on roads and streets to include lane position, changing lanes, making left and right turns, and riding through intersections. :

3. Explain the importance of wearing a properly sized and fitted helmet while cycling and of wearing the right clothing for the weather. Know the BSA Bike Safety Guidelines. :

4a. Show points that should be checked regularly to make sure the bicycle is safe to ride.

4b. Show how to adjust the saddle and handlebars for a proper fit.

4c. Show how to adjust brakes and gear shifting (derailleurs).

4d. Show all points that need regular lubrication.

4e. Show how to repair a flat by removing the tire, replacing or patching the tube, and remounting the tire.

4f. Show that the bicycle meets local laws.

5. Demonstrate basic bicycle handling skills to your counselor, to include how to properly mount your bicycle, starting and stopping (to include emergency stops), riding in a straight line, turning, shifting gears, scanning, and signaling. :

6a. Show proper trail etiquette to hikers and other cyclists,  including when to yield the right-of-way.

6b. Demonstrate how to correctly cross an obstacle by either  going over the obstacle on your bike or dismounting your  bike and crossing over or around the obstacle.

6c. Cross rocks, gravel, and roots properly.

6d. Show proper technique for riding up (seated, crouched,  and standing) and down hill.

6e. Take a trail ride with your counselor and demonstrate the following: Show proper trail etiquette to hikers and other cyclists,  including when to yield the right-of-way. Demonstrate how to correctly cross an obstacle by either  going over the obstacle on your bike or dismounting your  bike and crossing over or around the obstacle. Cross rocks, gravel, and roots properly.

6f. Show proper trail etiquette to hikers and other cyclists,  including when to yield the right-of-way.

6g. Demonstrate how to correctly cross an obstacle by either  going over the obstacle on your bike or dismounting your  bike and crossing over or around the obstacle.

6h. Cross rocks, gravel, and roots properly.

6i. Describe the rules of trail riding, including how to know when a trail is unsuitable for riding.

6j. On trails approved by your counselor, take two rides of 2 miles each, two rides of 5 miles each, and two rides of 8 miles each. You must make a report of the rides taken. List dates for the routes traveled, and interesting things seen.

6k. After fulfilling the previous requirement, lay out on a trail map a 22-mile trip. You may include multiple trail systems, if needed. Stay away from main highways. Using your map, make this ride in six hours.

Flier

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Troop 116

Bike @ Bike outing - Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail

Bike outing to the Columbia gorge, Mosier Twin Tunnels and/or Mitchell Point tunnel sections. Could be combined with a camping overnight at one of the State campgrounds in the area or trail maintenance service project coordinated with Trailkeepers of Oregon or other volunteer org.

Bike!

Bike outing - Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
Hood River, Oregon

9:30am - 5:00pm

meet at Cedar Creek Church on < date > @ 9:30am

Whole Troop!

We’ll meet at Cedar Creek Church @ 9:30am and carpool to Bike outing - Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail in Hood River, Oregon.

Gear

Day Pack
10 Essentials
Mountain Bike

Skills

Be prepared
Buddy System
Citizenship
Cycling
First aid
Leave no trace
Map & Compass
Nature

Make sure to register on troopmaster,
look for the link in your email!!!

Troop 116

T-Program Planning
for Day Outing

Prior to T-5, the PLC should have determined (and dates below):

Outing Event:________________________

Event Date:_______________

Location: ___________________________

Scout in charge: ______________________

QR Code/URL for drive

Itinerary:

Submitted: ___/___/______
Approved: ___/___/______
Dropped to drive folder: ___/___/______

Special activities and equipment needed for the outing:

T-5 Date:_______________

Patrol Leaders hand out event flyers and permission slips and get a straw count.
Patrol Leaders discuss food needs. (Optional - Assign Grubmasters and Assistant Grubmasters.)

T-4 Date:_______________

(PLC assigns SPL and PL’s in charge of outing, SM/ASM’s identify the tour leader.)
Scouts return permission slips and trip fees to their Patrol Leaders.
(Optional - Grubmasters presents menus, make necessary changes, and get SPL/ASM approvals.)

T-3 Date:_______________

Patrol Leaders remind everyone of food needs.
(Optional - Grubmasters assign duty roster responsibilities within their patrols.)
Patrols discuss gear needs, assign Scouts to check out Troop gear if required.

T-2 Date:_______________

Patrol Leaders remind Scouts of personal gear that is required.

T-1 Date:_______________

Patrol Quartermasters check out Troop gear as required.
(Optional - Grubmasters check out necessary cooking gear.)

T+1 Date:_______________

Patrols and Grubmasters check in gear and inventory sheets.
Patrols complete event evaluation.

Week 1

Month's Theme: Bike
Topic: ________________
Date: _____________

Activity

Description

Run By

Time

Pre-opening Activity

Opening Ceremony

- Flag presentation
- Oath and Law
- Uniform inspection

Group Instruction

- Cycling
- Leave No Trace

Skills Instruction
Scout - Tenderfoot

1e. Repeat from memory the Outdoor Code. List the Leave No Trace Seven Principles. Explain the difference between the two. [Leave No Trace]

1c. Explain how you demonstrated the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace on campouts or outings. [Leave No Trace]

2nd - 1st

1b. Recite the Leave No Trace Seven Principles from memory. Explain how you follow them on all outings. [Leave No Trace]

Merit Badge

3. Explain the importance of wearing a properly sized and fitted helmet while cycling and of wearing the right clothing for the weather. Know the BSA Bike Safety Guidelines. : [Cycling]

4a. Show points that should be checked regularly to make sure the bicycle is safe to ride. [Cycling]

4b. Show how to adjust the saddle and handlebars for a proper fit. [Cycling]

6c. Cross rocks, gravel, and roots properly. [Cycling]

6d. Show proper technique for riding up (seated, crouched,  and standing) and down hill. [Cycling]

6f. Show proper trail etiquette to hikers and other cyclists,  including when to yield the right-of-way. [Cycling]

Patrol Breakouts

- T-Minus activities (Duty roster/Menu/etc)
- Patrol outing planning
- Advancement check-in (see how advancement is going and what is needed -> report to SPL)
- (Seasonal planning) Summer camp activities, APC Ideas

Game

Closing

- Closing Flags
- Announcements
- SM’s minute

Total 90 minutes of meeting

After the meeting

Leadership team reviews plans for the next meeting and for the main event.

Week 2

Month's Theme: Bike
Topic: ________________
Date: _____________

Activity

Description

Run By

Time

Pre-opening Activity

Opening Ceremony

- Flag presentation
- Oath and Law
- Uniform inspection

Group Instruction

- Citizenship
- First Aid
- Cycling

Skills Instruction
Scout - Tenderfoot

4a. Show first aid for the following: Simple cuts and scrapes, Blisters on the hand and foot, Minor (thermal/heat) burns or scalds (superficial, or first-degree), Bites or stings of insects and ticks, Venomous snakebite, Nosebleed, Frostbite and sunburn, Choking [First Aid]

2nd - 1st

Merit Badge

1b. Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while cycling, including cuts, scratches, blisters, sunburn, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, hypothermia, dehydration, insect stings, tick bites, and snakebite. Explain... [First Aid]

2. Describe your state and local laws concerning bicycles. Discuss what is the same and what is different from laws applying to motor vehicles. Explain where and how you should ride on roads and streets to include lane position, changing la... [Citizenship]

4f. Show that the bicycle meets local laws. [Citizenship]

4c. Show how to adjust brakes and gear shifting (derailleurs). [Cycling]

4d. Show all points that need regular lubrication. [Cycling]

4e. Show how to repair a flat by removing the tire, replacing or patching the tube, and remounting the tire. [Cycling]

Patrol Breakouts

- T-Minus activities (Duty roster/Menu/etc)
- Patrol outing planning
- Advancement check-in (see how advancement is going and what is needed -> report to SPL)
- (Seasonal planning) Summer camp activities, APC Ideas

Game

Closing

- Closing Flags
- Announcements
- SM’s minute

Total 90 minutes of meeting

After the meeting

Leadership team reviews plans for the next meeting and for the main event.

Week 3

Month's Theme: Bike
Topic: ________________
Date: _____________

Activity

Description

Run By

Time

Pre-opening Activity

Opening Ceremony

- Flag presentation
- Oath and Law
- Uniform inspection

Group Instruction

- Cycling
- Nature
- Buddy System

Skills Instruction
Scout - Tenderfoot

5a. Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal safety on outings and where you live. Use the buddy system while on a troop or patrol outing. [Buddy System]

2nd - 1st

5b. Identify two ways to obtain a weather forecast for an upcoming activity. Explain why weather forecasts are important when planning for an event. [Nature]

5c. Describe at least three natural indicators of impending hazardous weather, the potential dangerous events that might result from such weather conditions, and the appropriate actions to take. [Nature]

5d. Describe extreme weather conditions you might encounter in the outdoors in your local geographic area. Discuss how you would determine ahead of time the potential risk of these types of weather dangers, alternative planning considerations to avoid such risks, and how you would prepare for and respond to those weather conditions. [Nature]

Merit Badge

5. Demonstrate basic bicycle handling skills to your counselor, to include how to properly mount your bicycle, starting and stopping (to include emergency stops), riding in a straight line, turning, shifting gears, scanning, and signaling. : [Cycling]

6a. Show proper trail etiquette to hikers and other cyclists,  including when to yield the right-of-way. [Cycling]

6b. Demonstrate how to correctly cross an obstacle by either  going over the obstacle on your bike or dismounting your  bike and crossing over or around the obstacle. [Cycling]

Patrol Breakouts

- T-Minus activities (Duty roster/Menu/etc)
- Patrol outing planning
- Advancement check-in (see how advancement is going and what is needed -> report to SPL)
- (Seasonal planning) Summer camp activities, APC Ideas

Game

Closing

- Closing Flags
- Announcements
- SM’s minute

Total 90 minutes of meeting

After the meeting

Leadership team reviews plans for the next meeting and for the main event.

Week 4

Month's Theme: Bike
Topic: ________________
Date: _____________

Activity

Description

Run By

Time

Pre-opening Activity

Opening Ceremony

- Flag presentation
- Oath and Law
- Uniform inspection

Group Instruction

- Cycling
- Be Prepared

Skills Instruction
Scout - Tenderfoot

5b. Describe what to do if you become lost on a hike or campout. [Be Prepared]

2nd - 1st

Merit Badge

1a. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in cycling activities and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. Explain to your counselor how to ri... [Be Prepared]

6c. Cross rocks, gravel, and roots properly. [Cycling]

6d. Show proper technique for riding up (seated, crouched,  and standing) and down hill. [Cycling]

6f. Show proper trail etiquette to hikers and other cyclists,  including when to yield the right-of-way. [Cycling]

Patrol Breakouts

- T-Minus activities (Duty roster/Menu/etc)
- Patrol outing planning
- Advancement check-in (see how advancement is going and what is needed -> report to SPL)
- (Seasonal planning) Summer camp activities, APC Ideas

Game

Closing

- Closing Flags
- Announcements
- SM’s minute

Total 90 minutes of meeting

After the meeting

Leadership team reviews plans for the next meeting and for the main event.