Field trip: Staying Found: On-Trail Navigation
Staying Found Field Trip - Talus Rocks - Tiger Mountain Lowlands
This 5-hour session, held at Tiger Mountain State Forest out of the High Point trailhead, begins at the High Point Education Shelter area with a map and compass exercise and a trip planning review, and continues with a 4.8-5 mile hike with 520 feet of gain where you will practice the principles you've learned.
Contacts
Susan Conbere
Primary Leader
- Sun, May 4, 2025
- Foothills Navigation Committee
- Navigation
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.8 mi
- Elevation Gain: 520 ft
- 6 (10 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This 5-hour session, held at Tiger Mountain State Forest out of the High Point trailhead, begins at the High Point Education Shelter with a map and compass exercise and a trip planning review, and continues with a 4.8-5 mile hikewith 520 feet of elevation gain where you will practice the principles you've learned.
To be determined later
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
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 possible rain! And of course your ten essentials (see link in the Required Equipment header above)!
RECOMMENDED:
- Altimeter, or smartphone with altimeter app
- Gaia GPS subscription with app installed on your phone
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