Cub Scout Pack 631  -  Hike #1  -  September 14, 2003
Devil's Head Lookout Tower

When:  Sunday, September 14, 2003 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Where:  Meet at Larkspur Elementary School parking lot at 1:00 pm.  We will leave the lot at 1:15 pm sharp to drive to the hike trailhead.

The Trail:  This is a moderately steep, but short, climb.  The round trip (up and down) is 2.3 miles with an elevation gain of 948 feet.  It features an extraordinary panoramic view from the Fire Tower Lookout Post.  Many times, the Tower Ranger will give a brief tour and explanation of the tower.  The Fire Tower is scheduled to be open.  If the Fire Tower is closed for any reason, families may make their own independent decision whether to ascend the stairs for the view anyway.

Directions: From Larkspur Elementary School, take Hwy 105 (Perry Park Ave./Perry Park Rd.) north  to Sedalia (Hwy 67).  Turn left onto Hwy 67 and go west for approximately 10 miles to Rampart Range Road on the left.  You will be in the Pike National Forest.  At Rampart Range Road, you will see a sign to Devils Head Trailhead - about 9 miles on a gravel road.  There is an entrance gate and they normally ask for an “optional” $3.00 donation per vehicle.

Miscellaneous:  An adult member of the family, or specified guardian, must accompany the Scout on the hike.  We will raffle off several hike-related door prizes to Scouts during the hike.  Each Scout must turn in a completed and signed permission slip (below) to the Hikemaster on the day of the hike, before we leave the trailhead.  Be prepared for changing weather conditions and dress appropriately.  Bring your own water, trail snacks, sunscreen, hat, camera, fun attitude, etc...

Bad Weather Decision:  We try to hike regardless of the weather - rain, snow, wind or shine! 

Only if we feel we would endanger the Scouts will we cancel the hike. 

If there is any question that the hike will go as scheduled, you may call Rob Malsch at 303-681-2653 by 12:00 noon on Sunday; otherwise, plan to meet at the school.

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PERMISSION  SLIP

I give permission for my son ______________________________ to attend the Cub Scout Pack 631 hike on Sunday, September 14, 2003.  I understand the group will leave Larkspur school at 1:15 pm, and return at approximately 4:30 pm.  In case of emergency, please contact:

__________________________________  at  _________________________________ (phone)

Parent / Guardian Name:  _______________________________________________(please print)

Parent / Guardian Signature:  ______________________________________________________