Muskingum Valley Scout Reservation

April 17-19, 2009

Coshocton, OH

The campout was a ton of fun and the great weather made it even better. We set up camp very fast and were always on schedule. When we got up in the morning, we began the 3 ½ mi. perimeter hike of MVSR. It was a nice trail and was very enjoyable. When we got back from the hike we had lunch and worked on some rank advancement. After the rank advancement some of us went fishing, with absolutely no luck. After that we all had a nice dinner and went on another hike just to check out the rest of the camp. To finish the day off we had a bonfire and some skits. The MVSR campout was an unforgettable experience. Those hitting the trail were: Doug, John, Kevin, Nick, Peter, Mr. Deran, and Mr. Makowski.

Taking a Break on the Trail
Locating Our Position with a GPS

Getting Down Low
Bridge Crossing

Near the Coal Cars
Group Shot with Invisible Power Plant in Background

I Don't See the Trail
Getting Washed Up for Lunch

A Nice View of Our Campsite		  

Trip Plan for Muskingum Valley
Scout Reservation

Date and Time of Departure: Friday, April 17th, 6:00pm - Old Church

Purpose: To build skills using map and compass by taking a hike on the Perimeter Trail. A patch will be earned for all scouts and leaders taking this hike. There will be opportunity for advancement and fun in the great outdoors.

Location: Muskingum Valley Scout Reservation, Friendship Campsite

Directions:

  1. Turn LEFT onto E ROYALTON RD/OH-82 (0.1 miles)
  2. Merge onto I-77 S toward AKRON (84.4 miles)
  3. Merge onto US-36 W via exit number 65 toward NEWCOMERSTOWN/COSHOCTON (18.3 miles)
  4. Stay straight to go onto OH-16/OH-83 (3.3 miles)
  5. Turn LEFT onto OH-83 (0.4 miles)
  6. Turn RIGHT onto CR-271 (0.1 miles)
  7. End at 16905 COUNTY ROAD 271 COSHOCTON OH (right hand side of road)

Cost: $20.00 per scout (permission slip and fee due at meeting on April 7th)

Estimated Time of Return: Sunday, April 19th, 10:30am

Items to Bring:

  • Scout Outdoor Essentials (see handbook)
  • Camping Gear and Extra Clothing (see handbook)

Outdoor Program Plan

TIME ACTIVITY
  FRIDAY
6:00pm Load up and leave as soon as we are ready
8:30pm Arrive at MVSR, Check-in and Unload
9:00pm Set up camp
10:45pm Get Ready for Sleep
11:00pm Lights Out - Quiet Time
  SATURDAY
7:00am Reveille - Wake up
8:00am Breakfast
8:30am Clean-up
9:00am Map and Compass Hike - MVSR Perimeter Trail
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Free Time - advancement, fishing, explore camp
5:30pm Cooks call
6:00pm Supper
6:30pm Clean-up
7:00pm Evening Games/Free Time
9:00pm Campfire
10:30pm Lights Out - Quiet Time
  SUNDAY
6:30am Reveille - Wake up
7:00am Breakfast
7:30am Clean-up and Load cars
8:30am Leave for Home
10:30am Arrive at Assumption

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