Field trip: Staying Found: On-Trail Navigation
Staying Found Field Trip - Tradition Plateau Interpretive Shelter
This 5-hour session, held at Tiger Mountain State Forest out of the High Point trailhead, includes a map and compass exercise, a trip planning review, and a 3- to 5-mile hike where you will practice the principles you've learned.
- Sat, Mar 20, 2021
- Foothills Navigation Committee
- Navigation
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.0
- 6 (30 capacity)
- 5 (15 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This field day will be held on Saturday, March 20. Registered participants will be assigned to a 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. start time.
This 5-hour session, held at Tiger Mountain State Forest out of the High Point trailhead, includes a map and compass exercise, a trip planning review, and a 3- to 5-mile hike where you will practice the principles you've learned.
Tradition Plateau Interpretive Shelter
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Green Trails Tiger Mtn No. 204S - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
REQUIRED:
- Compass with adjustable declination (see http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/compass-declination.html, http://www.thecompassstore.com/comwitaddec.html)
- Green Trails Tiger Mountain map #204S (see link in 'Recommended Books' below)
- Watch (preferably digital)
- Gear and appropriate footwear for a 3-5 mile hike on uneven terrain. Be prepared for cold and rain
- 10 Essentials
RECOMMENDED:
- Altimeter, or smartphone with altimeter app
- Gaia GPS subscription with app installed on your phone