20 Miler Hike

When and Where

When: February 24, 2022
Timeline: 8:00 am — 10:00 pm

The hike itself will start at 137-16 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY while the troop meets at the OLA parking lot at 8 AM on Feb 24, 2023.

Hike Plan:

137-16 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY
137-17 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY
Bowne House, 37-01 Bowne St Flushing, NY
13532 38th Ave, Flushing, NY
Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St
Fountain of the Planets, Queens, NY
Arthur Ashe Stadium
Unisphere, Flushing Meadows Park
New York State Pavilion
Queens Zoo 3.6 Miles
Empanadas Café
Terrace on The Park
New York Hall of Science
Steinway & Sons Factory, 1 Steinway Place
Steinway Halal Grill, 24-42 Steinway St
Socrates Sculpture Park
The Noguchi Museum
Museum of the Moving Image 12.9 Miles
Pulaski Bridge
Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Ave
Domino Park, 15 River St
440 Kent Ave / Ferry Stop 17.7 Miles
Old Fulton St & Furman St, Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Brooklyn Borough Hall
Trader Joe's, 130 Court St, Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 6 19.6 Miles
Brooklyn Army Terminal, 80 58th St
Owls Head Park
Our lady of Angels, 7320 4th Ave 21.7 Miles

What to Bring

This is a very rare and challenging hike so pack extremely lightly, also while packing consider the fact that it is an urban hike.

Be sure to dress warmly since it will be cold out, and wear comfortable shoes and thick socks to decrease the chances of a blister.

• - ⧠ Lots of water (or any other form of hydration)
• - ⧠ Snacks
• - ⧠ Money
• - ⧠ A small first-aid kit
• - ⧠ Extra pair of socks

The Flushing Religious Freedom and Scouting Historical Trail Award

Here is the packet for the trail.

To get the award you must complete the trail itself (which we will be doing on the hike) and complete the questionnaire at the back of the packet. This questionnaire will need to be submitted either at the end of the hike or during the following Monday's meeting to get the award.

Hiking Merit Badge

Completing a 20-mile hike is the hardest part of getting the required hiking merit badge. Another such opportunity to get that requirement will likely not arise for another couple of years so it is best to do it now.