1. Leaders should obtain the Information booklet which contains, trail map, Points of Interest on map, the question sheet, an
                                                                         the capsule history of the Battle of Plattsburgh for each patrol or hiking group, and a hike answer form for each group.

                                                                    2. Before hiking the trail, review the information on this sheet and the capsule history with your Scouts.  The numbers on the
                                                                        map refer to points of interest and where answers to questions are found.

                                                                    3. Scouts are to record the answers to the questions on the hike answer form.  Unit leaders are to grade the answer sheets;
                                                                        they are not to be sent to the Adirondack Council Office.

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

                                                                    5. Lunch should be carried and eaten in parks along the way.  Dispose of trash in public trash receptacles, 
                                                                       DO NOT LITTER parks or streets.

                                                                    6. The trail 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 obey the Scout Law.  One pertinent  point:
                                                                        A SCOUT IS COURTEOUS.

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

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

                                                                  11. The Adirondack District Service Centre must be notified as to the intended date of hiking/cycling the trail.

                                                                          Contact: (518)-563-6186   Email: scouttrail@gmail.com  Mail: Scout Trail, 94 Bradford Rd., Plattsburgh, NY 12901

 

                                                                  12. Arrangements to visit the Bateau "Rooster" (site # 1A) in Bldg. # 657 on former Air Base, must be made by calling the
                                                                       Plattsburgh Interpretive Centre. (518) 566-1814

                                *13. Pike's Cantonment marker has been moved 2 miles west near the Plattsburgh Airport.  May not be safe to hike  

                                                                        to this site.  If you visit this site hike safely.

OVERNIGHT SCOUT CAMPING

                  Adirondack District B.S.A.       Cumberland Bay Campsites      NY DEC Public Campgrounds

                         25 Margaret St.                       Plattsburgh, NY 12901                  AuSable Point (518) 561 7080

                   Plattsburgh, NY 12901                (518) 563 5240                            Ray Brook (518) 897 1309

                                   (518) 561 0360                                                                              Macomb Reservation (518) 643 9952