CUB SCOUT LEADERS

              1.  Leaders should obtain the Information Booklet which contains, trail map, points of interest on map, the question sheet, and the

                capsule history of the Battle of Plattsburgh for each den or hiking group, and in addition a hike answer form for each group.

            2.  Before hiking the trail, review the information on this sheet and the capsule history with your Cubs.  The number on the map

                 refer to points of interest and to where the questions are found.

            3.  Cubs are to record the answers to the questions on the hike answer form.  Pack Leaders are to grade the answer sheets; they

                 are not to be sent to the Adirondack District Office.

            4.  Hikers should be in uniform, carry a canteen, and dress for the weather.  A pen or pencil and first aid kit will be needed.

            5.  Lunch should be carried and eaten in parks along the way.  dispose of trash in public trash receptacles.  DO NO LITTER!

            6.  The trail, 1 1/2 miles in length, is along city streets, and there are many intersection crossings.  It is strongly recommended

                 that the hiking group be broken up into groups of 5 to 10 with a registered adult leader (twenty-one years or older) in charge

                 of each group.  Each hiking group must have two adults.

            7.  Hikers should be courteous to other pedestrians and should obey all traffic and pedestrian control lights at intersections.

            8.  When visiting museums and public buildings along the trail, hikers should be courteous.

            9.  There will be fountains and restrooms in public buildings and parks along the way.  Do not ask for water or to use the

                 restrooms in businesses along the way.  Rest rooms in parks are closed in the winter. 

          10.  Patents permission should be received before making the hike.

            IMPORTANT NOTICE - After visiting site #1A War of 1812 Museum, the Cub Scouts trail starts at site #21- Champlain Monument.