Saturday, March 8, 2008

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mount Bliss
 

Directions:

? 210 Freeway East to Mount Olive Drive off ramp.
? Take Mount Olive north (straight) to Royal Oaks.
? Royal Oaks east, right turn, to Melcanyon Road north, which is a left turn to the end.
? We will be meeting at the corner of Melcanyon Road and Brookridge Road at 8 a.m..
? PICK UP THE SCOUTS AT 4 PM AT THE SAME LOCATION.

This will take six minutes from when you get off the freeway.
 

Hike:

? We will be hiking to Mount Bliss, approximately 5 miles up and 5 miles back.  We will start on a good trail and continue on a wide fire road for the majority of the trip.
? Mount Bliss has magnificent views of the San Gabriel Valley and the rugged Fish Canyon area.
? This will qualify as one of your 10 mile hikes for the Hiking Merit Badge.
? This will be a great trip for all scouts.  All scouts are invited on this hike.
 

Bring:

? Ten essentials (but no matches).  Maps will be provided at the trail head.  Don’t forget a sack lunch!
RSVP TO YOUR PATROL LEADER!