Time & Location
Nov 09, 2019, 12:30 PM – Nov 11, 2019, 11:00 AM
Skyline Regional Park, 2600 N Watson Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85396, USA
About the Event
TRIP DETAILS:
- Meet at 12:30 PM for 1:00 PM departure from North Scottsdale United Methodist Church - 11735 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.
*** We cannot check in prior to 1 PM and check out is on 11/11/2019 at 11 AM.
- Location: Skyline Regional Park - 2600 N Watson Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85396
- Campsites: A,B,C,D, E, F
- Google Maps from Church to Skyline Regional Park:
54 Min - Via I-10 W: https://goo.gl/maps/mvuMonQUoVwNQFnR8
59 Min - Via 101 Loop N & I-10 W: https://goo.gl/maps/HWGgSHQ6SPWrc7nE7
- Park Web Site: https://www.buckeyeaz.gov/residents/skyline-regional-park
ACTIVITIES/PROGRAM:
The park is in the White Tank Mountains on the west side of the Valley and there is a lot of hiking and biking. This is a mountain biking trip so please bring a trail-worthy bike(s) if you have one. You must have your own helmet!!! And a camelback or other portable water container. Mr. Moseley is bringing two extra bikes. Anyone who wants to ride will get a chance. We will work on requirements for Cycling Merit Badge.
*Saturday
- Set up Camp
- Afternoon Ride
*Sunday
- After breakfast – Ride #1 or Hike
- Mid-morning – Ride #2 for Advanced Riders
- Lunch
- Afternoon – Maintenance, Riding and Games
- Leisure time before dinner/patrols plan skits for campfire
- Sunset Hike or Ride
- Dinner around 6:00 PM
- Campfire program
*Monday
- No breakfast Monday. Pack up and get another ride in or return to town.
BRING:
$5 gas money for your driver
GEAR All:
Bring CANOPIES/SHADE if you have them as there is limited shade.
GEAR Scout:
Bike & Helmet (if planning to ride), Day Pack, 2 Nalgene’s, Tent, Sleeping Bag, Sweater, a few layers of clothing, Headlamp, First Aid Kit, Hat, Sunscreen, Class B Shirt, Good Hiking/Riding Shoes.
***Helmet is required to Ride & Scout must have something to carry their Nalgene’s on while riding.
***Assigned Tent Buddy if Needed. Scouts will tent as patrols with each other. (Scouts can only share tents with other Scouts within two years of their age.)
GEAR Patrol:
Chuck Box, Meal Plan, Food, 5 Gallons of Water
WATER:
Each Scout should bring 1 gallon of Water (this is in addition to your Nalgene’s)
Drivers to bring 5 gallons of water
MEALS:
Adults - $10.00 for Food
Scouts –
*Saturday – eat lunch before arrival be prepared to cook Dinner
*Sunday - be prepared to cook Breakfast, Sack Lunch, and Dinner
*Monday - No breakfast, see Activities/Program Section
TRASH:
Be mindful of your trash and let's try to keep it at a minimum as we will have limited space to bring trash back.
BATHROOM:
Park has Toilets and Sinks
WEATHER:
Estimated in the Low: 50 °F and High: 77 °F