Saturday, October 27, 2012

Outing report: Sage Ranch

Unit: Troop 415
Leader: Paul Brown

Date of outing: Oct. 12 - 14
Name of camp / trail / waterway: Sage Ranch

How did your unit's trip go?

Great Weekend for Webelos invitational, skills and water rockets activities, and good day hikes trails. This campground can only be used by groups.

Attended: 30 youth, 15 adults
Campsites used: 12
Max camping: 60
Max parking: 25

Type of outing: Camp

Distance to start: .03
Distance hiked: 2.6

Conditions

Weather: Great Weather, does get fog during the winter months
Site: BBQ are locked, so you need to get the code. Also only one port-a-potty in camp. They have water. No open fires.
Trail: A 2.6 mile loop trail takes you through some of Sage Ranch’s most spectacular scenery. Easy to moderate in difficulty.

Facilities

Number of sites available: 10
Water: Piped
Toilet facilities: Kybo
Tables: yes
Fire rings: no
Type of fires allowed: Gas Stoves, charcoal
Permits/fees: Available by advance reservation for organized groups. For reservation information, call the Sage Ranch ranger station: (818) 999-3753.

Recommend return visit?: Yes
Recommendations: Great place for Webelos Invitational, Troop Annual Planning, Leadership Youth Training, Outdoor Skills, and day hiking.
Scouts had fun?: Yes
Scout's Own?: Yes
Scout's Own highlight: Clean campground, unusual rock formations, great view of Simi and San Fernando Valley, water rockets launching, and close to home.

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