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Stuff Every Trail Scout Should Know

Practice facts for the Hiking merit badge. Not an official Scouting America credential.

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  1. What is a day hike?
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    A hike that can be completed in a single day. A day hike is short enough to finish within one day, so you return without camping overnight.

  2. On a steep trail, which group usually has the right of way?
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    The group moving uphill. Custom gives uphill hikers the right of way on steep trails, so downhill hikers step aside.

  3. Why should hikers avoid feeding wild animals?
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    Animals may become a danger when used to human food. Animals fed by people can become habituated and dangerous, sometimes needing relocation or worse.

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  1. What is a day hike?
  2. On a steep trail, which group usually has the right of way?
  3. Why should hikers avoid feeding wild animals?
  4. What is bushwhacking?
  5. What does the term thru-hiking describe?
  6. Why is hypothermia a danger even in mild weather?
  7. Above about what elevation does altitude sickness typically occur?
  8. What is one recommended item in the Ten Essentials?
  9. Why do hikers in bear country make intentional noise?
  10. What does Leave No Trace suggest about footprints and photos?
  11. What is tramping in New Zealand?
  12. What is trekking usually used to describe?
  13. What does the Australian term bushwalking refer to?
  14. What is a common cause of blisters?
  15. How can hikers help prevent blisters from wet feet?
  16. Why should you never dry wet boots by the campfire?
  17. How should you dry wet hiking boots?
  18. What does a leather treatment do for hiking boots?
  19. When fitting hiking boots, what should the heel be like?
  20. What kind of outsole lugs grip mud, scree, and loose dirt best?
  21. When is waterproof footwear most useful?
  22. What should you do after buying boots online?
  23. Where should a backpack's weight rest?
  24. What is a good way to keep feet dry on the trail?
  25. Why is visibility important early and late in the day?
  26. What can you put on your backpack for visibility?
  27. In cities, what should hikers watch out for?
  28. What does urban hiking turn sidewalks into?
  29. Why might urban hiking take longer than trail hiking?
  30. What does hiking as an aerobic activity mean?
  31. What should a written hike plan include?
  32. What should a hike report include?
  33. What is the Leave No Trace idea about food waste?
  34. Why is fire a particular concern in natural environments?
  35. What hazard does lightning pose to hikers?
  36. What is scrambling in hiking?
  37. What gear may help in icy winter hiking?
  38. What are snowshoes useful for?
  39. What kind of socks should you wear when trying on hiking boots?
  40. What should you do before a long backpacking trek with new boots?
  41. What does the term fell walking describe in Northern England?
  42. What is the oldest continually used hiking trail in the United States?
  43. What is the Appalachian Trail known as?
  44. Why should hikers avoid making loud sounds on the trail?
  45. What should you do first if you find a tick attached to your skin?
  46. What is a sign of heat exhaustion during a hike?
  47. How can you help prevent dehydration on a hike?
  48. What is a first aid sign of frostbite?
  49. What should you do for a sprained ankle on the trail?
  50. Why should you avoid rapid elevation gain on a mountain hike?
  51. What should you do if a thunderstorm approaches on high ground? 🔒
  52. What is a good way to prevent sunburn on a long hike? 🔒
  53. What should you do if someone shows signs of heatstroke? 🔒
  54. What is a simple way to help prevent insect stings on a hike? 🔒
  55. What should you do if you see a snake on the trail? 🔒
  56. What is a good way to prevent hyperventilation from panic on a hike? 🔒
  57. What does the Outdoor Code ask hikers to be? 🔒
  58. What is one Leave No Trace principle for hiking? 🔒
  59. Why should hikers stay on established trails? 🔒
  60. What should you do with food waste on a hike? 🔒
  61. Why should you keep hiking groups small in busy areas? 🔒
  62. What should you do before starting a long hike? 🔒
  63. What is a good way to build fitness for longer hikes? 🔒
  64. What should a hike report include about challenges? 🔒
  65. What is a good practice for hiking safety at night? 🔒
  66. What should you do if you get lost on a trail? 🔒
  67. What is a good way to make a long hike feel easier? 🔒
  68. What should you do if you feel nervous before your first backpacking trip? 🔒
  69. What is a good way to practice for backpacking? 🔒
  70. What should you do with human waste when camping along a trail? 🔒
  71. What should you do after every hike to care for boots? 🔒
  72. What should you do if your boots feel too big and rub your skin? 🔒
  73. What should you do if you get a blister on a hike? 🔒
  74. What should you do if you must cross a river on a hike? 🔒
  75. What should you do if you encounter aggressive animals on a hike? 🔒
  76. What should you do to avoid contact with noxious plants? 🔒
  77. What should you do if you are hiking and feel symptoms of altitude sickness? 🔒
  78. What should you do if you see someone with hypothermia symptoms? 🔒