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Boy Scouts 50 mile patch

Absolutly. I will diffently be posting information on this once deciding of the route. Of course if someone else picks up the ball I would be joining them :-) if possible. Will be looking into all th…

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Boy Scouts 50 mile patch

You're probably right about August being hot. That would put it too next april then, which will work out well for I have to plan it all out and hoping a few troops would join in the hike or canoe tri…

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Boy Scouts 50 mile patch

Cape Coral, Fl Lee County.

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Boy Scouts 50 mile patch
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I am looking for other troops and suggestion(s) for doing a 50 mile hike OR canoe in florida. The basic rules are no more than 10 miles a day and a minimum of 10 hours of trail / park service for…

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sandra Friend Mar 19.

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Sandra Friend replied to Thomas Tomlins's discussion 'Boy Scouts 50 mile patch'

Tom, with you based in Cape Coral, here's my closest suggestion for you: The loop trail at Myakka River State Park is nearly 40 miles and has several excellent campsites along it. Add in the linear connector to T. Mabry Carlton Preserve outside Ven…

March 19

Jeff Norder replied to Thomas Tomlins's discussion 'Boy Scouts 50 mile patch'

Tom, Hello I am a scoutmaster over in Ormond Beach. Regarding the Suwannee River if you want to drop me an email I can give you my number and share the info I have. I have the name of an outfitter in White Springs that is extremely helpful and can s…

March 18

Lenny Chew replied to Thomas Tomlins's discussion 'Boy Scouts 50 mile patch'

Hi Tom, I have a suggestion. Citrus Tract of the Citrus WMA in Withlachoochee State Forest near Inverness might be what you are looking for. Your group could base out of Mutual Mine Recreation area which has a superb BSA friendly youth camp site. T…

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March 16

Ata replied to Thomas Tomlins's discussion 'Boy Scouts 50 mile patch'

Nope but I would like to ask well, some people had told me it is a nice and relaxing place.

March 16

footTRAX replied to Thomas Tomlins's discussion 'Boy Scouts 50 mile patch'

I would take them and paddle the Peace River. I have done it a couple of times and had a blast. I just noticed they have a 57 mile run. This is the time of year to do it. https://www.canoeoutpost.com/Peace/provn.htm Shot! Now I want to go again.. H…

March 16

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March 16

Janie Hamilton replied to Thomas Tomlins's discussion 'Boy Scouts 50 mile patch'

The Suwannee River would be a great 50 mile hike along the Florida Trail. I am not sure I would plan this for August anywhere in Florida, though, as that is the hottest month of the year and plenty of bugs. If you wanted to paddle you could do the S…

March 16

Ata replied to Thomas Tomlins's discussion 'Boy Scouts 50 mile patch'

I couldn't really tell you about that area I am not too familiar with it, they only trails that I know that could be that long will be at the Everglades National park I am going there in a few days for a 4 day trip!

March 16

Thomas Tomlins replied to Thomas Tomlins's discussion 'Boy Scouts 50 mile patch'

Cape Coral, Fl Lee County.

March 16

Ata replied to Thomas Tomlins's discussion 'Boy Scouts 50 mile patch'

Well in florida are you now?

March 16

Thomas Tomlins commented on Sandra Friend's group 'Hiking with Children'

I added the following forum boy scouts 50 mile patch http://www.myfloridahikes.com/forum/topics/boy-scouts-50-mile-patch. Looking for others for advise or even group hiking.

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If you hike with your own kids, your grandkids, nieces and nephews, organized groups like Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, here's the place to discuss best practices and best trails.

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Boy Scouts 50 mile patch

I am looking for other troops and suggestion(s) for doing a 50 mile hike OR canoe in florida. The basic rules are no more than 10 miles a day and a minimum of 10 hours of trail / park service for each boy while at the park. Planning this for eit…

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