Allegheny National Forest
​​Estimated Schedule
Saturday, June 6
0730 - Muster at church
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Distribute dinners/breakfasts, tents, put lunches in coolers
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Review leave-no-trace/tread lightly principles
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Discuss bear safety
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Review campsite options
0800 - Leave Pittsford, drive 3h (~150 mi)
1100 - Arrive at the Tracy Ridge Campsite and eat bag lunch
1200 - Start hike down to campground, either Handsome Lake or Hopewell (~6.5 miles downhill)
1600 - Arrive at campground
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set up campsite
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filter water and start dinner
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swim and play
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campfire, s’mores, songs, sunset
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Sunday, June 7
0700 - reveille
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break camp
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pack up
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breakfast
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cleanup
0800 - Hike back up to Tracy Ridge Campsite (~4.6 mi uphill)
1200 - Arrive at cars, refill water bottles, use toilet and depart, eating 2nd bag lunch in the car
1500 - Arrive at home
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COST: $0 per scout/adult
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PACKING LIST: A scout is prepared! look at the forecast and dress for hiking and camping. We will be hiking all our gear in, so make sure that you have everything and it isn't too heavy. Some good choices for packing include:
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2-3 L of water (There is no potable water along our trail)
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Tent/tarp or hammock
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Bed roll/pillow
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Sleeping bag
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First Aid Kit
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Hand sanitizer
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Medicine & toothbrush
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Compass and this map
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Water bottle
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GORP/snack (small)
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Swimsuit & small towel
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Dinner pouch
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Long-handled spoon
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Bkfst bars/oatmeal+bowl
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Socks
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Underwear
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Warm shirt/fleece
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Rain jacket
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Flashlight/headlamp
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Bug and Sun protection
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Trowel & toilet paper (There may not be latrines or toilets)
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Frisbee/ball/cards
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Tevas/campshoes
Bring if you have it:
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Water filter/purification (There is no potable water along our trail)
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Bear cannister/Ursack
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Stove/fuel/matches
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Boiling H2O pot/coffee
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Rope
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Cooler for bag lunches
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Other Resources:​
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Handsome Lake
Vibe: Highly scenic, open views directly on the Allegheny Reservoir.
Facilities: Features excellent flat sites equipped with fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets.
The Catch: Because of the amenities and scenic beauty, it is heavily used by boaters and can get loud during peak summer weekends (sometimes with boat music or generators).
Hopewell
Vibe: More remote and secluded. It is situated a bit further back in a protected harbor/cove off the main reservoir.
Facilities: Also includes basic amenities like fire rings and picnic tables, but feels much more rustic and less heavily trafficked.
The Catch: Less direct access to the main open water, making it a bit quieter but slightly less "postcard" perfect than Handsome Lake
