What should a written hike plan include?

Map routes, clothing and equipment list, and trail lunch items.

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  3. Only the hike date

Why: A hike plan should list routes, clothing and gear, and lunch items, and be shared for approval.

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Answer: Map routes, clothing and equipment list, and trail lunch items. A hike plan should list routes, clothing and gear, and lunch items, and be shared for approval.

  1. Scouting America: Hiking www.scouting.org/merit-badges/hiking
    Include map routes, a clothing and equipment list, and a list of items for a trail lunch.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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