A challenging 11mile hike for older Scouts or Venturers. This hike offers very little shade and is a dry trail and it is recommended each person carry 2 liters of water have a water stash where the trail crosses the road. No open fires and you pack out what you pack in. Topo maps are Bucksnort Mountain and Hot Springs Mountain and the trailhead starts at Lost Valley Scout Reservation.

BUCKSNORT MOUNTAIN

BUCKSNORT MOUNTAIN
Requirements:

1. Comply with the GENERAL REQLJIREMENTS.

2. Read the "Outdoor Code" in the front of this book and pledge to follow it.

3. Pledge to protect the wilderness and not litter or pollute water sources.

4. Demonstrate to your hike leader that you are carrying the ten essentials.

5. Explain to your hike leader the treatment for ticks and snake bite.

6. Show your hike leader that you have a properly packed pack.

7. Hike to Combs Pass on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). This can be done from Lost Valley via the Burkenstock Trail or at the Lost Valley road and PCT junction to the pass and return to Lost Valley for a 9 mile hike.