Miles 0 - 4: http://www.cnyhiking.com/ATinNJ-WawayandaMountain.htm (sections starts at Wawayanda Shelter and heads East)
Miles 4 - 10: http://www.cnyhiking.com/ATinNY-BellvaleMountain.htm Conditions Length: 10 Miles Elevation Gain South to North: 1,630 (118/mile) Ground Conditions: Rocky, Rooty, Ice/Snow Possible Average High Temp for March: 44 F Average Low Temp for March: 24 F Sunrise: 7:01 AM Sunset: 7:10 PM Plan of Day: 6:45 AM - Meet at Scout Building 7:00 AM - Depart Scout Building 7:45 AM - Arrive at 17A, Drop off 1 car 8:15 AM - Arrive Wawayanda 8:30 AM - Begin Hike Expected hiking speed will be 2 MPH for a total of 5 hours of hiking. Allowing for many short breaks and a period for lunch, total time on trail should be 7 hours. 3:30 PM - Finish Hike at DWG 3:45 PM - Adults go back to 17A for Cars 4:30 PM - Adults return from 17A with Cars 5:00 PM - Pizza for dinner nearby 6:30 PM - Return to Rochelle Park 7:15 PM - Arrive at Scout Building Dress · Wool Socks · Hiking pants - No Sweat Pants. Preferably No Jeans. · Synthetic Underwear · Long Sleeve Base Layer Shirt - like Underarmor · 1 or 2 layers of fleece or wool midlayers · Windproof/waterproof jacket · Thin wool or fleece gloves · hat with sun visor · pullover fleece or wool hat · Sturdy hiking boots Packing · Per Scout o Pair of Extra Wool Socks o 1 extra midlayer o Heavier gloves or mittens o Flashlight o Pocketknife or multi-tool o Snacks: 1/4 gallon ziplock bag of trail mix, apples, granola bars... o Lunch: Sandwich, pepperoni, dried sausage, cheese, carrots, celery sticks o 2 Liters of water o Poncho o Sunglasses + Sunscreen o 4 x plastic grocery bags o 8 feet of light rope o Toilet Paper o Whistle or bell · Per Patrol o Map o Compass o First Aid Kit o Fire Starting Kit o Repair Kit o Trowel o 8x10 lightweight tarp Precautions: This will be a long. The hike will have several steep climbs that may be challenging for some. Only boys who are in good physical condition and have previously completed a 5+ mile hike should consider this hike. Improper physical or mental preparation could lead to injury or illness while hiking. Preparation: · Begin physical preparation now: At least three times per week, walk a mile and do some combination of squats, pushups, situps, and jumping jacks. · Gear Inspection: all boy should present their gear at the troop meeting before the hike. · Sleep: each particpant should aim for 8-9 hours of sleep for 5 nights before the hike · The body is 80% water and this level must be maintained. Water is essential for maintaining healthy body functions All participatnts should begin pre-hydrating 3 days before the hike. Pre-hydrating consists of 3 to 4 quarts of water per day. · All participants should clip their toenails and wash their feet with rubbing alcohal the night before the hike · Breakfast: Each participant should rise early and eat a healthy breakfast consisting of protein and vegetables the day of the hike Comments are closed.
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