June 9th: Black Diamond Mines Hike
Date change! Hike is now on June 9th
Date: Sunday, June 9, 2019
Time: 8:30 am
Location: Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve
Meeting Point: Parking lot ~ a mile beyond the visitor center (37°57'33.9"N, 121°51'46.8"W)
Attire: Class A or B
Awards: Highlander/ TrailTrekker Black Diamond rocker patch
Parking Fee: $5
RSVP: Evite
Distance: 3.5 miles (2-3 hours)
Information: Map & Trail Directions
We will meet at the parking lot that is a approximately a mile beyond the visitor center.
(GPS Coordinates: 37°57'33.9"N, 121°51'46.8"W)
We will hike up the hill to the Rose Hill Cemetery and then backtrack to the Black Diamond Trail to the trails above the mine. The trails will pass by some of the mining features that the Scouts can explore.
This hike does include some steep climbs. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring plenty of water.
Cub Scout Rangemaster Training: May 18, 2019
Date/Time: Saturday, May 18 2019, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Camp Herms; 1100 James Pl, El Cerrito, CA
Information: Flyer
For all adults interested in becoming a Cub Scout Rangemaster for BB guns or Archery. Those interested in volunteering at Day Camp should sign up for this training as we are assisting with the BB Gun Range. Please email cubmaster@pack1776 if you are joining us at the training.
Become a certified rangemaster to run shooting sports ranges at Cub Scout Day Camp this summer. Help our Cub Scouts earn their BB gun and Archery patches and pins.
Saturday, May 18
8:30AM-12:30PM, Archery
1:30PM-4:30PM, BB Gun
You may attend either session or both.
Please contact Alan Young at [email protected] or 925-674-6102 to register for any of the sessions. There is no charge for this training, which is valid for two years!