RRG Campout 

MISSION:   Sat Apr 27-28, 2019     RED RIVER GORGE , INDIAN STAIRCASE / CLOUDSPLITTER hike

We will meet at the church on Saturday morn, and DEPART at 730 am SHARP.  So show  up at 7:00 am  to pack gear.

We are camping in the primitive lot along Tunnel Ridge Rd , either ARCHAIC or FT ANCIENT   

and will hike to  Indian Staircase and Cloudsplitter .   

Bring a 1 GALLON JUG OF WATER (or large camelback) .  Hiking makes you very thirsty

This is Kentucky, the weather may be COLD and it may be HOT so bring appropriate clothing for both.

 

MAPS:    IS/CS map        Campsite Info       GPS to our secret site

 

    LIVE WEATHER   ,     WEATHER FORCAST ,  Torrent  Web site 

 

Reasons to Go:

  • It is a 2nd Class Rank req. 3b   - 5 mile hike.

  • Camping Merit badge req.  REQUIREMENT 9b

  • Many Rank reqs.: Tfoot: 1a,b,c    2nd: 1a,b,c

  • Pizza  Miguels   

On Sunday, maybe a stop at  Miguels Pizza, so bring extra $ for this.

On Sunday, please return to church to pick up scouts around 2-3 pm.  I will broadcast the arrival time via REMIND  phone app.

Campout cost 

$25.00

Download TROOP Permission Slip 

MEDICAL FORM :   MEDICAL FORM AB ,   no need for the doctor physical, C

 

10 essentials for hiking:
1     First aid kit
2     Filled water bottle
3     Flashlight
4     Trail food
5     Sunscreen
6     Whistle
7     Compass
8     Rain gear
9     Pocket knife
10     Matches or fire starters.

 

 

Suggested Packing List:

  Camp Equipment  

__ 1 Complete Scout Uniform CLASS A (Mandatory) uniform shirt, olive pants, red 73 neckerchief

__ 1 GALLON JUG OF WATER.  (Hiking makes you thirsty)

__ Scout Handbook

__ Water bottle  (filled with water)

__Tent  (the troop has some if you don't own one)

__Boots

__Under Armor type wicking shirt (for the hike)

__Clothes (change of clothing  change of socks, change of liner socks, underwear, shirt)

__Jacket (if it gets cold)

__Flash light / Head light

__Batteries

__Backpack  (to carry all your clothes & equipment)

__Sleeping bag

__Sleeping mat / pad

__Mess Kit - Personal Eating Utensils (plate, cup, spoon / fork – or mess kit)

__Hygiene Kit (Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hand sanitizer)

__Toilet Paper in a Ziplock bag

__Matches

__Emergency kit (including a whistle, pocket knife, emergency blanket, etc)

__Wet Weather Protection Gear (Rain Jacket and Pants- pants are optional)

__Snacks

__Personal First Aid Kit

 

NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES ALLOWED ON TRIP.   (cell phones, gameboys, DVD players)

NOTICE!!
Sheath, butterfly, and survival type knives, etc. are not allowed on
the reservation. IF brought, the Scoutmaster should hold them until the Scout returns home. 

All fuel (propane, white gas) must be checked in and held by an adult until it is needed. Only adult leaders should handle fuel.

 Miguel's Pizza closed December 1st – Feb  24th

Indian Staircase to Cloudsplitter Hike Directions