The Trail Builder Award has been established to encourage PROPER trail maintenance wherever needed. Many hiking and fiding trails are being closed because of lack of money and manpower to maintain them at a safe level. If these trails are to continue to be available, users of these trails must accept some of the responsibility for their maintenance.

Awards are available in 25, 50, and 100 hour increments. Members of registered Scouting Units may qualify for this award by meeting the following requirements.

TRAIL BUILDER

TRAIL BUILDER
Requirements:

11. Comply with the GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

2. Obtain a Tour Permit for each trip taken.

3 . Work must be performed with the use of tools, i.e.: McLeods, Pulaskis, pry bars, saws, shears, etc. Removal of litter and rocks from trails by hand is considered good hiking practice - NOT maintenance.

4. Work must be approved under the direct supervision of a Trail Boss or Trail Boss Trainee.

5. .Project work must be approved two weeks in advance by the Council Trail Boss Coordinator.

6. Apply for the award on Council Trail Award Application. Place name of Unit Trail Boss (trained or trainee) as Trek Leader. Omit parts which do not apply.

7. Name and/or number of trail worked and trail location MUST be included.

NOTES:

1. Hours accumulated for earning Trail Boss Award cannot be applied towards this award.

2. Before and after photos of Scouts working are appreciated for use in public relations.