Hiking Trails

National 4-H CurriculumProject OverviewHiking TrailsCamping AdventuresBackpacking ExpeditionsHelper's Guide

Welcome to Hiking Trails*

hiking trails book cover

In Hiking Trails, you will have the opportunity to get out and explore the natural world around you by going out on a day hike. You will learn how to pack a backpack for a day hike and what ot put in your pack for a safe and ejoyable trip. The activities will allow you to experience new things and learn some important information. Make sure you take an adult along on your hikes!

 

Learner Outcomes

  • Youth will practice and develop the life skills of relating to others, making decisions and communicating with others.
  • Plan and safely conduct camping, backpacking and wilderness excursions.
  • Develop minimum impact skills according to Leave No Trace techniques.

1. So You Want to Take a Hike?

dayhiker
Planning a Day Hike

outdoor places
Hiking Essentials

gorp
Get Packing
websters dictionary
Body Heat Science
hiking gear and accessories
Fabric Pros and Cons
hiking and backpacking
Sock Systems for Comfy Feet
a healthy me
Hiking Boot and Shoe Construction

2. Food Matters!

food matters
Food Matters
first aid
First Aid Kit
hot spots and blisters
Hot Spots and Blisters
 

3. Leave No Trace


Leave No Trace
happy hikers
Happy Hikers
using a compass
Using a Compass
estimating lightning distance
Estimating Lightning Distance

Lightning Safety
weather
Weather

4. Protective Places

shelter
Shelter
Whose footprints are these
Whose footprints are these?

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National 4-H Curriculum

National 4-H Curriculum focuses on 4-H's three primary mission mandates:

Science, Healthy Living, and Citizenship

Youth activity guides are filled with fun, engaging experiences that cultivate abilities youth need for everyday living as they progressively gain knowledge about subjects that interest them. The National 4-H Reviewed and Recommended Seal signifies excellence in providing hands-on learning experiences for youth. State 4-H programs within the Cooperative Extension System, National 4-H Headquarters at USDA, and National 4-H Council provide leadership for the development of National 4-H Curriculum.  This partnership provides the knowledge, resources and management necessary to develop and market quality youth curriculum.

Curricula in this catalog have been reviewed and recommended by the National 4-H Curriculum jury process.