TROOP 415

Sunday, Feb 22, 2026

We’ll meet at the Sports Basement in Presidio and set out on a scenic hike across the Golden Gate Bridge to Hawk Hill, then loop back the same way. The total distance is 10 miles on a trail that is doable for all our scouts. For timing, the troop typically hikes at a 1–1.5 mph pace, so I expect it will take about six hours.

What to Bring

Scouts planning to do the PCT

• Your fully packed backpack with everything you intend to bring to the PCT, except food
  • clothing
  • shelter
  • sleeping gear
  • extras
  • water (at least 4L to drink and help approximate food weight)
• Snacks
• Lunch

The objective is to hike an easy trail or distance with full packs so you can test pack adjustments, how your gear is packed, and overall comfort. I will also provide eight BearVault canisters, which we’ll need to carry this summer, so scouts can get used to carrying them in their packs along with their gear. This group should not have daypacks or any gear they are not bringing to the PCT.

Scouts not planning to do the PCT hike

• a daypack with lunch, snacks, water, and extra layers.

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