Welcome to Pack 564’s Monthly Hiking Challenge!
We are excited to offer our new Monthly Hiking Challenge. Each month we will recommend one or more trails that you may hike with your family or a small group. These hikes will count as miles towards Pack 564’s Hiking Club.
In order to earn credit towards the hiking club, Scouts will need to complete at least one monthly hike and then submit the form below. Make sure you pack your Six Essentials, observe nature, and take photos.
October 2023 Hike
October’s Hiking Challenge will take place at Pinckneyville Park in Norcross, Saturday, October 14th at 3pm.
The route will follow the paved trail at the park and has a total length of a little over a mile. We will meet up at the Pavilion at the west end of the park. Below is a map of our route and a link to a Google Maps pin for the rally location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/owD5UGmMt2y7H1K47
Cub Scout Six Essential For Hiking
- First Aid Kit
- Water Bottle
- Flashlight
- Trail Food
- Sun Protection
- Whistle
Learn more about the Cub Scout Six Essentials for Hiking.
Submit This Form After You Complete Your Hike
Hiking Challenge
Previous Hikes
Stone Mountain Songbird Trail
Stone Mountain Park’s Songbird Habitat sits on the site of the former 1996 Summer Olympic Games venue for Archery and Cycling. The Woodland Trail and Meadow Trails each take you on a one-mile journey into the home for beautiful birds such as the Eastern Bluebird, White-Breasted Nuthatch, and Northern Cardinal. The Songbird Habitat is located on the backside of the mountain off of Stonewall Jackson Drive.
In order to maintain the beauty of the Songbird Habitat & Trail, please no dogs allowed.
Click here to view the Songbird Habitat & Trail Map.
Panola Mountain
Arabia Mountain Heritage Area and Panola. Outcrop Trail which is a 3/4 mile loop, plus the Watershed Trail which is 1.25 miles. All together is just over 2 miles, beginning and ending near a restroom.
PDF Trail Map: https://arabiaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/Panola-Mt-State-Park-Map.pdf
Laurel Ridge Trail
The trail is called “Laurel Ridge”. The whole trail is 4.2 miles but walk as long as you like on the trail. The trail is a loop and will bring you back to the parking area.
More information about the Laurel Ridge Trail on AllTrails.com
Directions: Search for “Lower Overlook Rd” in Buford, GA on your mobile device or you can try this link for directions on Google Maps.
Stone Mountain Walk Up Trail
Click here for the Hiking Map at Stone Mountain Park.