Lake Powell

Zion National Park

The north fork of the Virgin River cuts through the Navajo sandstone forming the Zion Canyon near the Springdale, Utah. It locates in the junction of the Great Basin, Colorado Plateau, and Mohave Desert featuring unique geography and diversity of living creatures.

The Narrows

The Narrows is a 3.6 miles canyon section of the Virgin River between the Riverside Walk Trail and Big Spring. The Narrows hike is mostly hiking in the Virgin River. It was ranked No. 5 of America's Best 100 Adventures by the National Geographic.

Angels Landing

Angels Landing is a 1488 ft. tall rock formation. The 2.4 miles Angels Landing trail is one of the best short hiking trail in National Parks. Chains to grip are provided for portions of the last half-miles to the summit where hikers see the spectacular view of the Zion Canyon. According to the National Park Service, "The route to Angels Landing involves travel along a steep, narrow ridge with support chans anchored intermittently along the route. Footing can be slippery even when the rock is dry. Unevenly surfaced steps are cut into the rock with major cliff dropoff adjacent. Keep off when it is wet, icy or thunderstorms are in the area. Plan to be off before dark. Younger children should skip this trail; older children must be closely supervised."

Lake PowellLake Powell is a reservoir on the Colorado River located between Utah and Arizona. It was created by flooding of Glen Canyon by the Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona. It is named after John W. Powell, an American Civil War veteran and explorer who explored the Colorado River in 1869.

Rainbow Bridge National Monument

Rainbow Bridge, the world's highest natural bridge, is made of sandstone formed during the Triassic and the Jurassic period. It locates at the feet of Navajo Mountain and it can be reached by a mile-long walk from the National Park wharf in Bridge Canyon. Peublo, Paiute and Navajo groups named the bridge Nonnezoshe, "rainbow turned to stone". US president Taft designated Rainbow Bridge a national monument in 1910.

Grand Canyon National Park

North Rim

The 5-mile loop Uncle Jim Trail leads to Uncle Jim Point where the upper portion of the North Kaibab Trail, Roaring Spring, and Bright Angel Canyons could be seen. The 2.4 miles round trip Bridle Trail follows the road connecting the Grand Canyon Lodge and the North Kaibab Trailhead, It follows a ridge line at the end of the Bright Angel Peninsula to Bright Angel Point, which offers a panoramic view of the canyon from its north side.

Pipe Spring National Monument

Located in Arizona, Pipe Spring National Monument is famous for its rich history of Native American and early explorers. It was discovered and named by the Latter-day Saint missionary in 1858 during their expedition to the Hopi mesas. In 1866, the Apache, Navajo, Paiute, and Utes raided Pipe Spring during the Black Hawk War and built a protective fort over the main spring in 1872. Pipe Spring ranch was designed as a nation monument in 1923 to be memorial of western pioneer life.

Time

Summer, usually June or August

Activities

9 days Summer camp.
- Cooking, Camping, Camp Fire, Food, Knots, First Aid, Tools, related requirements.
- [Camping Merit Badge][Star Nights] [Hiking Merit Badge] [Miles Hike]

- Suggested schedule

- 1st Day
  - Stop in Las Vegas for lunch: In-N-Out, 4888 Dean Martin Drive, Las Vegas, NV
  - Camp at Sand Hollow State Park, Hurricane Utah, Site GR30..
- Canyoning the Narrows
  - Cooking for dinner. Camp fire. Star gazing at night.
- 2nd Day
- 10-miles round trip Angels Landing hiking.
  - Emerald Pools Trails Hiking
  - Break camp. Drive to Lake Powell Page Wahweap Marina
  - Camp at Wahweap Campground, Lake Powell Resorts & Marina, 100 Lakeshore Drive, Page, AZ 86040
- 3rd Day
  - Check in houseboat at 9:30AM
- Load houseboat
- Houseboat
- 4th Day
  - Merit Badge classes in the morning
  - Houseboat
- 5th Day
  - Merit Badge classes in the morning
  - Houseboat
- 6th Day
  - Merit Badge classes in the morning
  - Houseboat
- 7th Day
  - Return houseboat by 3:00PM
  - Dinner in Page, replenish food supply for 2 days
  - Camp at Lee's Ferry campground
- 8th Day
  - Camp at North Rim campground
- 9th Day
  - Pipe Spring National Monument
  - Late lunch at In-N-Out, near St. George
  - Drive back to Irvine

Maps

Driving Directions

Reference

Permits

Campground Reservation

Houseboat Reservation

Food preparation

Campout Food Buying Guide

Suggested Equipment

Troop
- US flag
- BSA Troop 622 flag
- Troop library
- Troop trailer
Scouts
- Class B uniform (Troop T-Shirt), Quick dry short-sleeve x2.
- Shirt - long sleeve (sun protection)
- Extra clothing
- BSA Scout Handbook
- Sleeping bags (rated for 50 F or higher are preferred) with stuff bag (In trash bag)
- Sleeping pillow, pad. (Optional)
- Pencil/paper/notebook(for advancement)
- Tooth brush/paste
- Swimsuit/Quick dry short
- Flashlight (head lamp is better), backup battery
- First Aid kit
- Knife, fire starter
- Sun block, hat, sunglasses
- Cup / spoon
- Insect repellent
- Socks/underwear
- Jacket and rain gear(could be cold in the night)
- Beach towel
- Money
- Compass
- Day hike: hiking shoes/water bottles/light backpack/hat
- MB class material/per-requisites, paper pencil and blue cards
- Chairs
- Toilet paper
- Camera (optional)
- Board games, cards..., etc.
- Fishing gear/License - Check local fishing law (Optional)

Reflections

Gallery