2018 Fall Hike

​Jockey Hollow National Park

Who: Pack 133 Scouts & families
What: A day hike — a 2 mile hike for younger Scouts and a 5 mile hike for older Scouts. Family members are welcome!
When: Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 1pm
Where: Jockey Hollow National Park – meet at the Visitor Center which is off of Tempe Wick Road
Why: To have some fun and get some fresh air!

​2 mile Hike
  • This hike is intended for the Lion, Tiger and Wolf Scouts (shown in Yellow in the map to the right)
  • The hike will be led by Ben Owens ([email protected])
  • Per BSA rules, Lions and Tigers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

5 mile Hike
  • This hike is intended for the Bear, Webelos and AOL Scouts (shown in blue in the map to the right)
  • This hike will be led by Tom Shaw ([email protected])  908-217-0656
  • Scouts that complete this 5-mile hike and historical tour will be eligible to earn the Jockey Hollow Historical Trail Patch, See below for the requirements

Before you go ...

  • Please remember to bring water and a snack (if needed) as well as to dress appropriately.
  • Each scout must be accompanied on the hike by an adult (parent or guardian) who is responsible for that child.  
  • DEN LEADERS – please review what activity requirements can be met during this outing – plan ahead!​

JOCKEY HOLLOW TRAIL PATCH REQUIREMENTS


​What??   You're telling me that Scouts and earn a patch for completing the 5 mile hike??   Oh yeah!  Patriots Path Council offers the award as one of several historical hikes offered in New Jersey.

This is a great opportunity to learn about American history right in your own backyard!  Scouts must complete the entire 5 mile hike and answer the questions to qualify for the patch.  Answers to all questions are available on the trail.  Your hike leader will point them out as you go.  After completing the hike, your hike leader will test your knowledge of the trail at the end of the hike with a quiz.
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Pack 133's own Tom Shaw prepared a presentation to train Cub Scout leaders at the University of Scouting.   Check it out!
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​Review Patriot Path's Council's trail guide prior to the hike so as to familiarize yourself with the trail map, patch questions, etc. 
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If you have Scouts who because of disabilities, etc. cannot complete the 5 mile hike, please see the hike leader, Tom Shaw.