Philmont Backpacking Shakedown (Hoosier National Forest) at Pate Hollow

To Prepare we will discuss the various aspects of backpacking.

Backpacking Tips and Thoughts from the troop.

Trip Agenda

• Total backpacking trip will be approx 6 miles (4 on Saturday, 2 on Sunday)
• Those backpacking will need to pack Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast (plus snacks)
• All supplies must be packed in and out
• Each scout is required to pack their own meal
• We will have a chapel service on the trail Sunday morning

The trailhead is located directly behind the Paynetown State Recreation Office, just west of the Indiana Conservation Officer Headquarters.

Maps

• 2019 USDA Map in B&W
• 2015 USDA Map in Color