(Hiking or Trail Running)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2019 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Brownie page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Go on three nature walks or runs on a trail.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Decide if you are trail running or hiking, AND what three hikes to take if you are hiking.
Hiking – Go on 3 different types of hikes
Trail Running – Go on 3 trail runs for at least 20 minutes each - Pick the place you will take your three runs/hikes AND what budget you need.
- Make a gear list for your run/hike after researching what you need.
- Practice by trying running/hiking, talking to a coach/expert, OR doing visualization exercises.
- Do the three runs/hikes AND have fun while doing so.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- None Currently Available
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Meeting Plans
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Types of Hikes compiled by The Badge Archive
- Camp Plan (Hiking) at Creating Butterflies
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
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At Home Plans
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Choose your outdoor adventure
Hiking – Go on 3 different types of hikes
Trail Running – Go on 3 trail runs for at least 20 minutes each - Plan and prepare
- Gather your gear
- Train for your adventure
- Go on your outdoor adventure
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 3 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Mtg 1: Explore Options (Try Adventure, Mood Board, or Play a Game), Select Activity (Words to Know, Trail Protection Plan, or Talk to Expert), AND Plan and Prepare
- Mtg 2: Gear (Outdoor Retailer, Talk to Expert, or Compare and Share), AND Practice Activity (Practice Run/Hike, Training Tips, or Visualization)
- Mtg 3: Go on Adventure, AND Fun Activity (Action Video, Adventure Game, or Adventure Journal)
- Brownie Checklist for Outdoor Adventures by GSUSA
- Leave No Trace by GSUSA
- Leave No Trace (Illustrated) by GSUSA
- Brownie Trail Adventure Descriptions by GSUSA
- Brownie Trail Adventure Glossary by GSUSA
- VTK Brownie Trail Adventure Training Tips by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Trail Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
NOTE: This badge can be earned twice. Some will do so and put them on the uniform with the hiking image on top when they earn the badge doing the hike activities, and put them on the uniform with the running image on top when they earn the badge doing the trail running activities.
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
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