January Hike – Redwood Regional Park
Date: Saturday, January 22, 2011
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Redwood Regional Park (map)
This is an easy 3.7 mile loop hike. Trailhead elevation is around 1255 feet. The featured hike climbs easily to about 1385 feet, drops to about 780 feet, then regains the lost elevation on the way back to the trailhead -- total elevation change is about 700 feet. The ascending/descending trails are moderate-steep, but short.
[stextbox id="info" caption="Hike Statistics" align="center"]Distance: 3.7 miles
Time: 2 hours
Trail surfaces: Dirt fire roads and trails.
Be sure to read: Hike info and park map[/stextbox] [stextbox id="info" caption="Directions" align="center"]From CA 24 in Contra Costa County, exit Fish Ranch Road
Drive uphill on Fish Ranch Road about 1 mile,
then turn left onto Grizzly Peak Blvd.
Drive 2.4 miles, then turn left onto Skyline Boulevard.
Drive 2 miles on Skyline Boulevard, then turn left into the parking lot.
<< The park is about 3 miles from the Chabot Space Center>>[/stextbox] [stextbox id="info" caption="What to Bring" align="center"]Long pants
Boots: Canyons are often muddy in winter
Dress in Layers
Snack
Water[/stextbox] [stextbox id="info" caption="The Hike" align="center"]
- Walk to the south corner of the parking lot (the opposite end from the portable toilets),
- look for the signed West Ridge Trail.
- At 0.49 mile, French Trail sets out downhill on the left side
- Continue straight on West Ridge.
- At 0.96 mile, at a signed junction, Tres Sendas Trail begins on the left.
- Turn Left on Tres Sendas
- At 1.35 miles, Tres Sendas meets French Trail at a signed junction.
- Continue straight on Tres Sendas.
The two trails run together, until French breaks off at a signed junction at 1.43 miles and heads back uphill. - Continue on Tres Sendas.
- At a signed junction at about 1.67 miles, Star Flower Trail departs uphill on the right.
- Continue downhill on Tres Sendas.
- Just past this junction, you'll reach Redwood Creek (fenced)
- Follow the path as it crosses the creek and then ends at a signed junction with the Stream Trail at 1.75 miles.
- Turn right onto Stream Trail.
- At 2.20 miles, look for the start of Prince Road to the left at a signed junction.
- Turn left onto Prince Road.
Head uphill, and at 2.41 miles, the trail ends at a signed junction with East Ridge Trail. Turn left onto East Ridge Trail. - At a signed junction at 2.66 miles. East Ridge Trail continues straight, and Phillips Loop Trail breaks off to the left. B
- Turn left onto Phillips Loop Trail.
At 2.96 miles, Phillips Loop Trail crosses Eucalyptus Trail at a signed junction. - Continue straight on Phillips Loop Trail.
Phillips Loop Trail ends at a signed junction with East Ridge Trail at 3.58 miles. - Turn left onto East Ridge Trail.
Continue straight on East Ridge Trail. - East Ridge Trail ends at the parking lot.
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L.E.A.D 2011 – Online Registration Extended!
News from Mt Diablo Silverado Council ...
L.E.A.D. "Leader Education and Discovery"
(Combined Pow Wow and University of Scouting)
Mt. Diablo Silverado Council’s mid-winter escape to Scouting paradise will be held at
Diablo Valley College on Saturday, January 22, 2011.
Online Registration for L.E.A.D. 2011 EXTENDED to 11:59PM on Monday January 17, 2011.
You don't want to miss out!!
If you have not registered yet, Register Now!!
You don't want to miss out on hearing our fabulous Keynote Speaker - Mr. Chuck Smith - Silver Antelope recipient. We also have Lynne Leach speaking as our Council President.
Visit http://www.bsa-mdsc.org/lead to sign up, view courses and the schedule.
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS YEAR’S L.E.A.D. LUAU - EVERYONE WILL BE THERE!
This is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY to LEARN more of what is available for your SCOUTING PROGRAM and to NETWORK with fellow Scouters and potential contributors from outside Scouting.
Classes are available for leaders of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers. Subjects for NEW leaders as well as EXPERIENCED leaders are covered.
Classes are available for you to fulfill leadership requirements and to enhance your knowledge of our programs. You will also be able to learn more about camping, cooking, paddling and exciting things to do with your Scouts.
Did you know that every youth facing leader will need to be position specific trained by the end of 2011? You can get this training at L.E.A.D.!!
The curriculum is designed to help you and your Scouts thrive! The Luau program features will give you new insights for Scouting opportunities!
Invest in the future – YOUR future successes as a Scout leader, and the continuing interest and engagement of your Scouts. Join us at the Luau!
Yours in Scouting,
Adrianne Kordelos
Registration
Chabot Overnight Odyssey
Date: 3pm Saturday, January 22, 2011 - 11am Sunday, January 23, 2011
Location: Chabot Space and Science Center (directions)
Cost: $65 per child, $40 per adult (Dinner and breakfast provided at extra cost)
Bring: Sleeping bag, pillow, overnight clothes
Pack 1776 families,
Are you and your scouts fascinated by the Space? If you are, you won't want to miss this overnight event at Chabot Space and Science center:
Space... the ultimate adventure and it starts at Chabot! Learn everything there is to know about space. Through Chabot's overnight odyssey, real astronomers show you the ropes of what space is all about. Explore and experience the center with a scavenger hunt and a custom workshop, tour our state-of-the-art telescopes and discover the wonderful history that Chabot has to offer! Enjoy an experience like none other; take a trip into space with a spectacular planetarium show Sky Tonight. End your journey here at the center with telescope viewing. After that the real adventure begins! Stay up late, eat some popcorn and enjoy a space themed movie! Wake up in the center to start another exciting day! Have breakfast and spend time going through all of our vast exhibits. It can't get any better than this!
Look out for an evite coming soon. RSVP by Friday 1/14. Direct your questions to John Pluth and Ada Ip.
Pack 1776
Journey to Excellence
“Scouting’s Journey to Excellence” is the BSA’s new performance recognition program designed to encourage and reward success and measure the performance of units, districts, and councils. It is replacing the Centennial Quality Awards Program as a means of encouraging excellence in providing a quality program at all levels of the BSA. Information, forms, and recorded webinars can be found on BSA's website.
In order to accommodate volunteers and professional staff who were not able to attend one of the Journey to Excellence webinars in October or November, the Boy Scouts of America has expanded the schedule into the following dates and times:
- Wednesday, January 26 at 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 2 at 8 a.m.
Register for the webinar here.
Smoke Signals – January
Smoke Signals is a monthly newsletter published by Mount Diablo Silverado Council. The first issue of 2011 is now available for download.
Find out what is going on with the Council and read on for news on BSA's new unit recognition program, Blackhawk 500, National Scout week, Cub Scout Day Camp, and many more.
Scout Night With The Sharks Vs. Minnesota Wild
Date: Saturday, January 22, 2011
Time: 7:30pm
Location: HP Pavilion at San Jose
San Jose Sharks has announced their fifth Scout Night of the season. They will take on Martin Havlat and the Minnesota Wild in a regular season showdown! See flyer for detail and ordering information.
Following is a list of upcoming Scout Days/Nights:
01/14 (Fri): Golden State Warriors
01/22 (Sat): San Jose Sharks vs Minnesota Wild
01/29 (Sat): Scout Day with Cal Men's Basketball
Blue and Gold Volunteers Needed
Pack 1776 families,
We are looking for volunteers to help with the Blue and Gold dinner on February 11. As with most of the Pack event, a lot of work goes behind the scene. No contribution is too small and every bit of help is appreciated. If you are interested, please contact Lisa Cheney.
Thank you very much.
Stella the webmaster
New Page on Pinewood Derby
A new webpage has been added to our website for Pinewood Derby. Check out the rules and FAQ, and start early designing your winning car! More to come.
Share the Glory, Show your Pride
In two more weeks, 2010 will come to an end. It is a good time to look back and recap what we have achieved in a year, and I am very happy to share with you the good news that Pack 1776 has once again earned the National Summertime Pack Award and Centennial Quality Unit Award. This marked the fourth consecutive year of the Pack of receiving both of these awards!
I would like to congratulate Cubmaster Emeritus Ed and Committee Chair Emeritus Scott on this remarkable achievement and thank them for their tireless leadership and endless contribution to Scouting.
I would also like to express my gratitude to all the volunteers, parents and Scouts for their commitment and support throughout the years, even when we sometimes appeared disorganized and needed help at the last minute. Without any of you, we would not be where we are and achieved what we have.
To celebrate this monumental accomplishment, every Scout and registered leader of 2009-2010 is entitled to receiving the award patch depicted above. Submit a patch request to your den leader and show your pride by wearing it on the right sleeve of your class A uniform below the den numeral.
When we come back next year, there will be a completely new unit recognition program from BSA. Are you ready for the new challenges? Stay tuned.
2010 Patches Deadline
As we approach the end of the year, it is time to get your requirements wrapped up. Only 2 more weeks to earn these patches!
A Year of Celebration - A special Centennial award for all Scouts, leaders, and alumni.
Say Yes to Reading - Write a book report and send it to Boys' Life by December 31st. Every participant receives a patch and the winners receive gift certificate to the Scout Shop.
2010 Museum Tour Patch - Visit 3 participating museums and earn the patch.