20 Mile Day Hike

From Topanga State Park To Camp Josepho and Return

November 8, 2003

On this hike we will focus on orienteering and map reading skills. It is also an opportunity to identify native plants and animals. You should consider contacting a hiking merit badge counselor (Patrick Druez) and get the 20 mile hike requirement signed off.

Permission Slip (Word Doc)

Permission Slip (Web Page)

6:30 am	Depart POP via car pool
7:00 am	On the trail to Josepho
11:30 am	Arrive Josepho - Lunch and Rest
12:30 pm	Depart Josepho
5:00 pm	Arrive Topanga Park
5:30 pm	Return to POP

What to bring:

Outdoor Essentials (see page 207 of your Scout book, includes)
- Personal First Aid Kit
- Water – 3 Quarts minimum
- Compass
- Sunscreen
- Trail snacks
- Lightweight Jacket (windproof)
- Raingear (light poncho or trash bag)
Lunch
What to wear:
- Layers – could be cold at the start, hot in the middle and cold at the end.
- Hat (shade from sun)
Hiking Stave

The case against jeans:

Denim is a dense cotton fabric which retains moisture far beyond other types of fabric. (What's the last item of clothing out of the clothes dryer?) Should your jeans get wet on a hike, they will take a very long time to dry and extract a lot of heat from your limbs while doing so. You could even become a victim of hypothermia.