A brief summary of various outings. More choices and greater details can be seen by using the links to the left.
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Backpacking with Overnight Camping
Boating
Canoeing
Kayaking
Rafting
Sailing
Standup Paddle Boarding
Windsurfing
Camping
Caving
Climbing
Rock
Indoor
Cycling
Fish & Wildlife
Fishing
High Ventures
Hiking
Historic Trails
Rim of the Bay
Other Outings
Service
Scout Reservations
Summer Camp
Water Sports
Winter Sports and Winter Camping
Also, please see Planning Guide - General
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 Troops 493/494 or Crew 494 Past or planned outing
Automotive - Aviation - Space - Ships - Trains
Castle Air Force Base - off Hwy 99 - great collection of airplanes, including a B36 (future trip)
Travis Air Force Base - https://travisheritagecenter.org/
NASA - Ames Moffett Field - tour, perhaps visit Civil Air Patrol (future trip)
Chabot Space and Science Center - (http://www.chabotspace.org/default.htm)
Blackhawk Automotive Museum - Danville (http://www.blackhawkmuseum.org/infof.htm)
USS Hornet - Alameda Some vintage aircraft (http://www.maritime.org/hnsa-hornet.htm)
California State Railroad Museum - Sacramento (http://www.csrmf.org/default.asp)
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park - Jamestown http://www.railtown1897.org/
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Backpacking with Overnight Camping
Skyline to the Sea hike from either Castle Rock or Big Basin to Waddell Beach
Henry Coe SP backpack to Manzanita Group Site
Black Mountain backpack to the group camp and then hike down Black Mountain to Los Altos. Venture patrol hiked in from Skyline Blvd. http://www.openspace.org/sites/default/files/backpack_camp.pdf
Twin Bridges (Hwy 50) to Pyramid Peak
John Muir Wilderness via Flroence Lake boat access,
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Boating
Canoeing
Burkes Canoes - Russian River
Klamath River Canoes - Klamath River whitewater canoeing and
Sacramento River 50-miler - Canoes West CLOSED
Kayaking
Monterey Bay Kayaks. Kayaking in Monterey Bay or at
Elkhorn Slough near Moss Landing
Stevens Creek Reservoir. Kayak rentals at Stevens Creek during summer months
Angel Island
Angel Island Adventure (All day guided paddle around Angel Island)
A thrilling, full day sea kayaking adventure. Given favorable conditions we paddle around the entire Island, stopping to explore as desired and for lunch on a secluded beach.
Schedule: Weekends & Holidays May - October.
Cost $130 per person, includes picnic lunch, instruction, tour and all equipment. Angel Island Adventure (2.5 hour trips)
Time: 10:30am - 1pm & 1:30pm - 4pm
Schedule: Every Sunday May - October
Cost $75 per person, includes instruction, tour and all kayaking equipment.
Rafting
Cache Creek - 1 or 2 day, 2-man rafts, special Scout package in May, see www.cachecanyon.com
Sacramento River - 2 day float from Redding (do-it-yourself)
South Fork American or Merced - commercial cooperative trip, look at www.rivertrip.com for Beyond Limits Adventures and http://www.rivertrip.com/ for Sunshine Rafting Adventures, also www.arta.org for ARTA River Trips, and many others
Water Park (Manteca, Raging Waters, etc.)
Kidd Lake Campout (PG&E Lake), BYOB (bring your own boats), Norden Exit off I-80
Sailing
Lake Cunningham
Monterey Bay Sailing
Santa Cruz
Shoreline Lake, Mountain View
Vasona Lake
Standup Paddleboarding
Half Moon Bay
Manzanita Lake (Mt. Lassen)
Pacifica
Santa Cruz
Shoreline Lake
Stevens Creek Reservoir
Vasona Lake
WindsurfingSpots
Crown Memorial Park, Alameda
Crissy Field, San Francisco
Monterey, CA
Shoreline, Mountain View
Hood River, Oregon
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Camping - Overnight
Alcatraz - in exchange for a service project (future) - behind the scenes tour and sleep in a jail cell
Angel Island - 9 campsites that can be reserved six months in advance
Big Basin State Park Camp near headquarters and mountain bike to the ocean or backpack along the trail to the sea.
China Beach SP- up near Novato, also good for biking
Death Valley
Joseph Grant Ranch - group campsite, park is huge, has isolated feel
Half Moon Bay State Beach. Group site is hard to book, but is great!
Manresa State Beach near Watsonville
Mt. Diablo SP, Rim of the Bay Hike can also boulder at Rock City
Mt. Madonna County Park. Near yet secluded
New Brighton State Beach
Pinnacles National Monument - can also hike the Rim of the Bay and climb and cave (walk-through)
Pt. Reyes hike-in and camp at Sky Camp
Sunset State Beach near Watsonville
Veteran's Park in Monterey for Monterey Historic Trail
Yosemite National Park
Caving
Moaning Caverns -Rappelling inside and tour. Campsite on grounds available.
California Caverns
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Climbing Unit-led Climbing requires two certified BSA instructors, a trained "Climb on Safely Adult Leader and equipment that confirm to BSA Climbing Standards.
Rock Climbing and Bouldering
Cabrillo Peak, San Luis Obispo.
Castle Rock State Park - especially Little Goat Rock for beginning top-roping. Also climbed at Magoos, Castle Rock and Indian Rock.
Indian Rock - Berkeley
Joshua Tree National Park
Mt. Diablo - top roping near Rock City, Bouldering at Rock City
Mt. St. Helena
Pinnacles National Monument
Yosemite National Park
Indoor Climbing
Arete Rock Climbing Park, Los Gatos. Outdoor climbing gym with towers and traverse walls. CLOSED
City Beach, Fremont.
Pacific Edge @ Santa Cruz - indoor walls, discount to scout groups"
Planet Granite in Sunnyavle. Offers merit badge classes
REI at Saratoga
The Studio, San Jose.
Twister's Gym, Mountain View CLOSED
Climbing Schools
Outback Adventures Phone: (408) 551-0588. Website: www.outbackadventures.org Prices range $65 to $90.
Yosemite Mountaineering School. Phone (209) 372-8344. Website: www.yosemitepark.com. Classes are offered daily for beginning and more advance climbers. Prices begin at $170 per person, $90 for two people and $80 for three people.
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Cycling
Golden Gate Bridge to Tiburon
Angel Island
Fremont Older Mountain Biking
Monterey Old Coastal Road Crew cycling, kayaking and hiking in Monterey.
Flume Ride east of Lake Tahoe - spectacular scenery
Fort Funston to Marin Headlands - approx 17 miles
Grant Ranch - can mountain bike and also ride down fro the peak (7 mile coast) if trailer takes bikes up first
Mt. Tamalpais - down the old railroad grade
Coyote Creek Annual cycling event sponsored by the SCCC. 12, 25 and 50 mile rides available.
Stevens Creek Trail
Sunnyvale Baylands to Palo Alto
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Fish, Wildlife, and Nature etc.
Audobon Canyon, Egrets
Ano Nuevo, San Mateo Coast. View the elephant seals
Bolinas Bay
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve A day trip to view great tidal pools on the San Mateo coast. Groups need to make a reservations with San Mateo County Parks
Jasper Ridge (Special arrangements need to be made)
Pt. Reyes Tule Elk, Whales, Shorebirds & Elephant Seals
Sunnyvale Baylands Shorebirds.
Fishing
Lakes and Reservoirs
Coyote Reservoir
Del Valle Reservoir
Lake Chabot
San Luis Reservoir
Henry Coe (Frog, Mississippi) Bays
San Pablo
Monterey
San Francisco
Drake's
Rivers and Streams
Upper Sacramento
Merced
American
Smith
Ocean
Boat from Santa Cruz, Monterey, Half Moon Bay, San Francisco
Pier Surfing - Capitola, Santa Cruz, Pacifica
Surf Fishing
High Venture Outings
Glacial Trails Scout Camp The Glacial Trek is a six-day, 50-mile trek through mountainous terrain, sparkling lakes and streams.
Hi-Sierra Base Camp
Oholone Wilderness backpack
Philmont Scout Ranch
Fages 20 mile hike
Skyline to the Sea hike
Yosemite Wilderness
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Hiking
Almaden Quicksilver
Castle Rock also in combination with climbing
Black Mountain
Fremont State Park
Half Dome
Henry Coe Park - has a swimming hole (China Hole) and lakes
Mission Peak
Mt. Diablo
Mt. Lassen
Mt. St. Helena
Mt. Whitney
Ohlone Wilderness
Old Bristlecone
Pt. Reyes
Upper Uvas Canyon
Historic Trails
Almaden Quicksilver Historic Trail
California Gold Rush Historic 49er Trail
History of Scouting Trail awards, Washington DC Counil http://historyofscoutingtrail.org/
Monterey Historic Trail, Monterey
Presidio Historic Trail, San Francisco
Redwood Historic Trail, Boulder Creek
Sacramento Historic Trail, Sacramento
Sacramento Historic Railroad Trail, Sacramento
Rim of the Bay
Mount Diablo State Park also in combination with climbing. Camp at Buckeye.
Mt. St. Helena - 10 miles round trip, a grand view including Napa Valley
Mt. Tamalpais State Park. Camp at Alice Eastwood.
Mt. Wittenberg - Pt. Reyes National Park
Mission Peak (near Fremont), depart from Ohlone CC and hike up for the best views in the South Bay
Pinnacles National Monument also in combination with climbing and caving. Camp at a private campsite near the east entrance. return to top
Other Outings
Alcatraz Island, submit an application for a lottery held in November. Requires a service project and the fee is $1500 for 35 visitors.
The Army Corps of Engineers Bay Model in Sausalito
Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserves tour of the Hazel-Atlas mine, in East Bay 510-635-0138
Presidio of San Francisco - Fort Point - civil War fort
U.S.S. Pamponito - submarine overnight campout in S.F.
U.S.S. Hornet - Alameda. Overnight on the WWII aircraft carrier.
Service (Only) Projects
Grave Decoration at GGNRA - San Bruno
Samaritan House at San Mateo County Fairgrounds
California Coastal and Stream Clean, takes place every September.
Scout Reservations (Scout properties, not summer camp)
Boulder Creek - Pacific Skyline Council Short hike-in camping with campfires (Redwoods area)
Camp Tamarancho, Marin Council. Located on Mt. Tamalpais.
Camp Cutter, Pacific Skyline Council. Located in the Santa Cruz Mountains
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Summer Camps
- Camp Hi-Sierra, Long Acres - our council's camp in the Sierras
- Camp Chawanakee - in the Sierras east of Fresno, with large lake (Shaver Lake)
- Camp Emerald Bay on Santa Catalina Island. Very popular and need to attend another
- summer camp run by Western Los Angeles Council to improve chances of gettingreservation for Emerald Bay
- Camp Marin Sierra, near Lake Tahoe.
- Camp Noyo - Redwood Empire Council, cook on wood fire, candles at night, take the Skunk Railroad to get there.
- Camp Olijato, in the Sierras, east of Fresno
- Camp Pico Blanco, Monterey Bay Council camp located near Big Sur.
- Camp Royaneh - near Guerneville - Traditional summer camp, nice but has no water activities except pool-related
- Camp Whitsett
- Camp Wolfeboro - Mt. Diablo Silverado Council Located on the North fork of the Stanislaus River at 5,500
- Wente Scout Reserve - San Francisco Bay Area Council. Near Willits. Features include 2,200 acre site with an 80 acre lake. Offers over 40 merit badges including horsemanship and small boat sailing
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Water Sports
Scuba Discover Scuba at Diver Dan's
Snorkeling
Surfing Crew 494 at Pacifica
Swimming Various- Manressa State Beach, Hidden Grotto- New Melones, Del Valle
Winter Sports & Winter Camping
Bear Paws, Santa Clara County Council Winter survival weekend.
Alpine Skiing in Northern California and Nevada
Camp High Sierra "Operation Deep Freeze"
Cross Country Skiing in Northern California and Nevada
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