Troop 88 San Francisco - Best in the City, Best in the State

Have fun this weekend Patrol-led Outdoors Program

Hey Scouts, you’re in the driver's seat for the next T88 adventure. Our program is patrol-led, meaning you pick the vibe while the Assistant Scoutmasters (ASM) handle the logistics. Permits require planning: day trips need three months' notice, and overnighters need six. Grab your gear, lock in your patrol's choice, and let’s make the next rotation legendary.

Monthly Rhythm

It doesn't always work out this way, but here is the starting routine. We are flexible.

First Weekend: Daytrip outing.
Second Weekend: Service project.
Third Weekend: Overnighter adventure.
Fourth/Fifth Weekend: Something else.

How It Works

A different patrol hosts each month, giving you the power to pick themes that motivate you.

Select Theme: ASM requests a theme from the patrol.
Vote on Options: ASM provides options for Patrol vote.
Check Calendar: ASM handles the logistics & calanedar.
Final Plan: Patrol picks and plans specific daily activities.
Lead the Way: Provide an Acting SPL.

Daytrip Ideas

Use this list to brainstorm your patrol's next local adventure.

Season	Activity	Permit	Description
Any	Cooking	Y	Cooking Competition at any picnic ground
Any	Cycling	N	SF Ferry Building to GGB to Sausalito return by ferry boat
Any	Cycling	N	Angel Island circumnavigation
Any	Cycling	N	Cross Marin bikeway from Platform Bridge road through Samuel P Taylor to Inkwells out and back
Any	Cycling	N	Halfmoon Bay Coastal bikeway from Pillar Point Harbor out and back. Optional crab from boats.
Any	Cycling	N	Coyote hills bikeway loop
Any	Cycling	N	Crystal Springs bikeway. Optional extension to Plugas Water Temple via Canada Road.
Any	Hiking	N	Stinson beach, Steep Ravine trail, Matt Davis Trail. Snacks at beach shack.
Any	Hiking	N	Cascade Falls to Laurel Dell loop
Any	Hiking	N	SF presidio Tral (theres a patch!) 8 miles in SF
Any	Hiking	N	Rim Rover Mission Peak
Any	Hiking	N	Rim Rover Mt Tamalpias
Any	Hiking	N	Rim Rover Mt Wittenberg
Any	Hiking	N	Pacific Skyline Council Camps Historic Trail
Any	Hiking	N	Boulder Creek Scout Reservation Redwood Historic Trail
Any	Hiking	N	Boulder Creek Scout Reservation Nature Trail
Any	Hiking	N	Redwood Regional Challenge program
Any	Hiking	N	Marin Hiking Trail Award Point Reyes
Any	Hiking	N	Marin Hiking Trail Award SF Bay Trail
Any	Hiking	N	Marin Hiking Trail Award Mt Tamalpias
Any	Hiking	N	Marin Hiking Trail Award Big Rock Ridge
Any	Hiking	N	Marin Hiking Trail Award Mt Burdell
Any	Hiking	N	Marin Hiking Trail Award GGNRA
Any	Hiking	N	SVMC Monterey Bay Trekkers Wilder Ranch
Any	Hiking	N	SVMC Monterey Bay Trekkers Point Lobos
Any	Hiking	N	SVMC Monterey Bay Trekkers Pico Blanco
Any	Hiking	N	SVMC Monterey Bay Trekkers Garland Ranch
Any	Hiking	N	SVMC Monterey Bay Trekkers Elkhorn Slough
Any	Hiking	N	SVMC Monterey Bay Trekkers Nisene Marks
Any	Hiking	N	SVMC Monterey Bay Trekkers Fremont Peak
Any	Hiking	N	San Francisco tiles mural stair walk
Any	Hiking	N	Monterey Historic Trail patch
Any	Hiking	N	San Francisco Zoo
Any	Hiking	N	Oakland Zoo
Any	Hiking	N	Lost Coast of Sonoma Beach Hike (one way shuttle)
Any	Museum	N	Hyde Street Pier Historic Ships
Any	Museum	N	USS Potomac, Jack London Square
Any	Museum	N	Blackhwak Automotive Museum, Danville
Any	Museum	N	Aerospace Museum of California, McClellan AFB
Any	Museum	N	Castle Air Museum, Castle AFB
Any	Museum	N	Hiller Aviation Museum
Any	Museum	N	Mars Center NASA Ames Moffett Field
Any	Museum	N	Pacific Coast Air Museum, Santa Rosa
Any	Paddling	N	Elkhorn Slough out and back sea otter safari
Any	Pionerring	N	Build Pioneering Prjoects at any park
Any	Trains	N	Amtrak to California State Railroad Museum
Any	Trains	Y	Western Pacific Railroad Museum, drive a train
Any	Trains	Y	Roaring Camp to Boardwalk
Any	Ziplining	Y	Sonoma Canopy Tours Ziplines
Any	Indoor Rock Climbing	Y	Local climbing gym
Spring/Fall	Camping/hiking	Y	Rim Rover Pinnacles High Peaks Trail
Summer	Paddling	N	Consumnes River canoeing, 1 day
Summer	Paddling	N	Mokoleme River canoeing, 1 day
Summer	Paddling	N	Stanislaus River, canoeing, 1 day
Summer	Paddling	N	Yuba to Marysville, canoeing, 1 day
Summer	Paddling	N	Feather River, Oroville to Wildlife Refuge, 1 day
Winter	Civic exploration	Y	Climb the City Hall dome- you need to be sponsored by a Supervisor
Summer/Fall	Beach	N	Pescadero Beach cleanup, Pescadero Marsh Hike, beach picnic/play
Summer/Fall	Beach	N	Muir Beach cleanup, Pirate Cove Hike, beach picnic/play
Summer/Fall	Beach	N	Ano Nuevo cleanup, Elephant Seals, beach picnic/play
Summer/Fall	Beach	N	Sculptured Beach cleanup, beach picnic/play, tidepools
Spring/Fall	Caving	Y	Black Diamond Mine
Spring/Fall	Climbing	N	Indian Joe Caves, Sunol RW
Spring/Fall	Hiking	N	Rim Rover Mt Diablo
Spring/Fall	Hiking	N	Rim Rover Mt St Helena
Spring/Fall	Hiking	N	SVMC Monterey Bay Trekkers Pinnacles
Spring/Fall	Hiking	N	MDSC Highlander Patch Anderson Mark State Historic Park
Spring/Fall	Hiking	N	MDSC Highlander Patch Black Diamond Mines hike and mine tour
Spring/Fall	Hiking	N	MDSC Highlander Patch Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest
Spring/Fall	Hiking	N	MDSC Highlander Patch Briones Regional Park
Spring/Fall	Hiking	N	MDSC Highlander Patch Fages Historic Trail
Spring/Fall	Hiking	N	MDSC Highlander Patch Goat Rock Cow Mountain
Spring/Fall	Hiking	N	MDSC Highlander Patch Las Trampas Regional Wilderness
Summer	Water/Merit Badge	N	Kayak and Canoe Merit Badge at Peabody House in Guerneville on Russian River
Spring/Fall	Hiking	N	MDSC Highlander Patch Mt Diablo State Park
Spring/Fall	Hiking	N	MDSC Highlander Patch Mt Konocti
Spring/Fall	Hiking	N	MDSC Highlander Patch Mt St Helena
Spring/Fall	Hiking	N	MDSC Highlander Patch Robert Lous Stevenson State Park
Spring/Fall	Hiking	N	MDSC Highlander Patch Cache Creek Redbud to Baton Flats
Spring/Fall	Hiking	N	MDSC Highlander Patch Snow Mountain Wilderness Eagle Peak
Spring/Summer/Fall	Climbing	N	Castle Rock State Park Rock Climbing
Spring/Summer/Fall	Cycling	N	Skyline National Trail, mt biking 35 miles, Wildcat to Chabot
Spring/Summer/Fall	Rock Climbing	N	Sonoma Coast SB Rock Climbing
Spring/Summer/Fall	Rock Climbing	N	Mt Tam Rock Climbing
Spring/Summer/Fall	Rock Climbing	N	Berkeley Cragmont/Indian Rock/ Mortar Rock Climbing
Summer/Fall	Rafting	Y	American River Rafting
Summer/Fall	Rafting	Y	Truckee River Float
Summer/Fall	Rafting	Y	Tuolumne River Rafting
Summer/Fall	Rafting	Y	Merced River Rafting
Summer/Fall	Rafting	Y	Stanuslaus River Rafting
Summer/Fall	Rafting	Y	Trinity River Rafting
Summer/Fall	Surfing	Y	Surf School (adventure out, club ed, richard schmidt surf school)
Summer	Hike and swim	N	Coyote Creek Cave (hike 2 miles and swim/float through the cave)

Overnighter Ideas

Note the required permit status when planning your timelines.

Season	Activity	Permit	Description
Spring/Fall	Camping/hiking	Y	Rim Rover Pinnacles High Peaks Trail
Summer/Fall	Backpacking	?	Luther Pass Campground to Dardanelles Lake. Map and compass off-trail loop.
Summer/Fall	Backpacking	?	Glacier Meadow TH to Warren Lake via PCT loop around Castle Peak
Summer/Fall	Backpacking	?	Lakes Basin, Jamison Mine to Wade's Lake to Maiden Lake loop.
Summer/Fall	Backpacking	N	Grouse Ridge Campground to Five Lakes Basin loop
Summer/Fall	Backpacking	Y	Gianelli TH to Burst Rock to Chewing Gum Lake or Y Lake Meadow
Summer/Fall	Backpacking	Y	Saddlebag Lake to 20 Lakes Basin loop
Summer/Fall	Backpacking	Y	Upper Blue Lake to Grouse Lake via Granite Lake
Summer/Fall	Camping/paddling	Y	Gualala Point Regional Park. Canoe Gualala River estuary
Summer/Fall	Backpacking	Y	Laurel Lake Trailhead to Edith & Genevieve Lakes
Summer/Fall	Backpacking	Y	Agnew Meadows, Shadow & Garnet Lakes
Summer/Fall	Camping	Y	Manresa or Sunset State Beach Campgrounds. Beach play.
Summer/Fall	Paddling	Y	Skunk Train Tracks to Kayaks. $$$
Summer/Fall	Backpacking	?	Tahoe NF, Beyers Lake loop, 3 days
Summer/Fall	Backpacking	?	Ishi Wilderness, Deer Creek Canyon, 14 miles, 3 days
Summer/Fall	Backpacking	Y	Pinecrest, Gianelli Cabin to Upper Relief Valley, 16 miles 2 days
Summer/Fall	Backpacking	Y	Lassen, Summit Lake 10 miles, 2 days
Winter	Camping	Y	Camp Hi-Sierra winter camping
Winter	Camping	Y	Camp Marin-Sierra winter camping
Winter	Camping	Y	Camp Pahatsi winter camping
Winter	Camping	N	Sugar Pine Point winter camping
Winter	Camping	Y	Pinecrest Group Camp winter camping
Winter	Camping	N	SNO-PARK Blackwood Canyon
Winter	Camping	N	SNO-PARK Donner Summit
Winter	Camping	N	SNO-PARK Yuba Pass
Winter	Camping	N	SNO-PARK Echo Lake
Winter	Camping	N	SNO-PARK Taylor Creek
Winter	Camping	N	SNO-PARK Carson Pass
Winter	Camping	N	SNO-PARK Hope Valley
Winter	Camping	N	SNO-PARK Iron Mountain
Winter	Camping	N	SNO-PARK Meiss Meadows
Winter	Camping	N	SNO-PARK Lake Alpine
Winter	Camping	N	SNO-PARK Round Valley
Winter	Camping	N	SNO-PARK Spicer
Winter	Camping	N	SNO-PARK Sonora Pass 108
Summer/Fall	Camping/paddling	N	Canoe from Monte Rio boat launch to Willow Creek Environmental Camp
Fall/Winter	Backpack/Snowshoe	Y	Sierra Club Huts (Tappan Lodge: Grubb, Ludlow, Benson, Bradley)
Fall/Winter	Backpack/Snowshoe	Y	Frog Lake Backcountry Huts
Fall/Winter	Backpack/Snowshoe	Y	Robbs Hut, Van Vleck Bunkhouse, Loon Lake Chalet
Fall/Winter	Backpack/Snowshoe	Y	Calpine Lookout

Advancement Camping, Hiking and Backpacking Merit Badges

These three merit badges overlap more than any other set in Scouting. The same campsite, the same stove and the same topo map show up in all three. Work them together and one trip can move three badges forward. Below is every shared requirement in one table, the key points you should be ready to explain, and a trip log you can fill in as you go.

Read this before you count a trip twice

Hiking merit badge hikes do not double count toward other merit badges. Your five hikes may count toward rank advancement, but Scouting America states they cannot be used for any other merit badge. A 10-mile Hiking hike cannot also be a Backpacking trek day. If you already took a hike that you want credit for but didn't get your trip plan approved before the hike, submit a trip plan for a future hike that the troop can do.
Backpacking trips can double count for camping nights. Backpacking trips can also be split up into individual hikes if needed as long as they are not double counted.You still have to do each badge’s own planning and reporting separately.
Camping nights from Summer Camp. The first summer camp counts for all 6 nights. Thereafter, each summer camp, including NYLT, Jamboree, etc., counts for 2 nights each.
Always check Scoutbook for your current requirements. The text below was taken from scouting.org on 8 August 2026. Requirements change: hiking, camping, backpacking.

Shared requirements crosswalk

Every requirement across all three badges, grouped by what it actually asks you to know. The last column is the short version: the points a counselor is listening for. It is a study prompt, not a script. You still have to explain it in your own words.

Topic	Camping	Hiking	Backpacking	Key points to know
PLANNING, SAFETY AND JUDGMENT
Hazards: anticipate and respond	1a	1a	3c, 3d	Terrain, weather, water, wildlife, other people, own fitness. Anticipate – prevent – mitigate – respond. Emergency response plan: who is in charge, where the trailhead and hospital are, how to summon help, who stays with the patient.
First aid for outdoor injuries and illnesses	1c	1b	1	Hypothermia · frostbite · heat exhaustion and heatstroke · dehydration · altitude sickness · insect stings · tick bites · snakebite · blisters · hyperventilation. Hiking also adds sunburn and sprained ankle.
Weather awareness and foul-weather prep	1b	–	7	Check forecast before and watch sky during. Rain shell and dry layers, no cotton. Lightning: off ridges and lone trees, spread out, crouch. Know the turnaround point and the bail-out route.
Crew size, organization, duty roster	4a, 4b	–	3a, 3b	Backpacking crew roughly 4 to 12; never fewer than four; two-deep adult leadership. Assign navigator, cook, first aid, sweep. Camping: patrol duty roster rotating cook, cleanup, water, fire, latrine.
Written trip or trek plan	3, 7a	4	9a, 11a	Route and map, daily schedule, roster, food list, gear list, safety and emergency plan, budget. Leave a copy with someone staying home. Backpacking 11a also requires a budget.
Prehike / pre-trip inspection	5e	–	9b	Boots broken in, rain gear, full water, first aid kit, Scout Basic Essentials, pack fit and weight, food, permits, med forms, weather check.
OUTDOOR ETHICS AND SANITATION
Leave No Trace Seven Principles	2	2b	4a	Plan ahead and prepare · travel and camp on durable surfaces · dispose of waste properly · leave what you find · minimize campfire impacts · respect wildlife · be considerate of others.
Outdoor Code	2	2c	4a	Clean in my outdoor manners · careful with fire · considerate in the outdoors · conservation minded.
Human waste, trash, personal cleanliness	6b	–	4b	Cathole 6 to 8 in. deep, 200 ft from water, trail and camp. Pack out toilet paper and all trash. Wash and dump greywater 200 ft from water, no soap in streams. Hand sanitizer before every meal.
Water treatment and hydration	6b	–	5a, 5b	Two methods: boil 1 min (3 min above 6,500 ft) · filter (0.2 micron) · chemical tablets · UV. Clear water can still carry Giardia and Crypto. Drink before you are thirsty; pale urine; add electrolytes and salty snacks.
Choosing a campsite	6c	–	4c	Established or durable surface, 200 ft from water and trail, level and well drained, no dead limbs overhead, off ridgelines and flood paths, wind and shade, separate cook and sleep areas, permission or permit.
Conservation / service project	9c	–	11b	Approved in advance by the landowner or land-managing agency (Backpacking: also your counselor). Trail repair, erosion control, invasive removal, planting, cleanup. Camping: alone or with others.
NAVIGATION AND FITNESS
Topo maps, compass or GPS, staying found	3	–	6a, 6b, 6c	Contour lines, interval, scale, declination. Orient the map; fix your position at three separate points by triangulation or GPS. Stay found: track handrails and checkpoints. If lost, S.T.O.P. – Stop, Think, Observe, Plan. Stay put, three whistle blasts.
Physical conditioning	–	3	–	Aerobic means sustained elevated heart rate and breathing. Build weekly mileage gradually, add hills, then add pack weight. Train in the boots and socks you will hike in. Three or more days a week.
CLOTHING, GEAR AND PACKING
Clothing and layering	5a	2a	–	Three layers: wicking base, insulating middle, wind and rain shell. No cotton. Add and shed layers to avoid sweating. Hat and gloves; sun shirt and sunscreen in heat.
Footwear and foot care	5b	2a	1	Broken-in boots fitted with hiking socks; heel snug, toes free. Wool or synthetic socks plus a dry spare. Stop at the first hot spot: moleskin or tape. Never dry boots by the fire.
Care and storage of equipment	5c	2a	–	Clean and fully dry before storing. Bags stored loose or hung, not stuffed. Tents dried to prevent mildew and UV damage. Fuel stored outside living space. Boots cleaned and conditioned after each trip.
Essentials list	5d	4	2a	Scout Basic Essentials: pocketknife · first aid kit · extra clothing · rain gear · water bottle · flashlight · trail food · matches and fire starters · sun protection · map and compass.
Cutting pack weight and bulk	–	–	2b	Share crew gear · repackage food out of cans and boxes · multiuse items · no duplicates · lighter shelter and bag · trim packaging · right-size the pack · refill water instead of carrying it · weigh everything · leave the luxuries.
Packing, shouldering, adjusting the pack	5e, 7b	–	9c, 9d	Heavy items high and close to the spine; sleeping bag at the bottom; rain gear, lunch and first aid on top. Waterproof bags inside. Loosen straps, knee-lift and swing on, hip belt on the iliac crest first, then shoulders, load lifters, sternum strap.
Internal vs. external frame packs	6d	–	–	Internal: hugs the back, better balance on rough or off-trail ground, sheds brush, hotter and harder to pack. External: cooler back, carries heavy or bulky loads high, easy access and lashing, snags in brush, tippy on scrambles.
Tents: types, pitching, care	6a	–	–	A-frame · dome · wall or cabin · tarp or tepee · bivy. Ground cloth tucked fully under. Stake out and guy the fly. No flames, no shoes, no food inside. Dry completely before storage.
Sleeping bags and ground beds	6e	–	–	Down: lightest and warmest, useless when wet, costly. Synthetic: heavier, still warms when damp, cheaper. Match the temperature rating to the season. Store uncompressed. Insulating pad underneath; clear and level the spot, head slightly uphill.
STOVES, FOOD AND COOKING
Stoves and fuel safety	8a, 8b	–	8a, 8b	Canister propane/butane: push-button, no priming, poor in cold and at low fuel. Liquid fuel (white gas): cheap, strong in cold, needs priming and pumping. Alcohol and solid tabs: simplest, slowest. Fill and light outside the tent, on level ground, cool before changing canisters, store spare fuel upright and away from camp and food.
Menu planning and cooking on the trail	8c, 8d	4	8c	Plan by person, by meal, by day. Camping: cooler and fresh food work; Camping 8c needs two breakfasts, three lunches, two suppers. Backpacking and float trips: light, calorie-dense, one-pot or no-cook, low water demand, no cans or glass.
Food storage and kitchen sanitation	8c	–	8d	Bear bag or canister, 200 ft downwind of camp, 12 ft up and 6 ft out on the branch. Never food in the tent. Hot soapy wash, rinse, sanitizing rinse, air dry. Strain and scatter greywater well away from water.
OUTINGS AND WRITE-UPS
The required outings themselves	4a, 7, 8d, 9a, 9b, 9c	4a–4e	9e, 10, 11b	Use the companion Trip Log workbook. Camping needs 20 nights plus two activity options; Hiking needs four 10-mile hikes and one 20-mile hike; Backpacking needs a 2-mile shakedown, three 3-day/15-mile treks, and one 5-day/30-mile trek.
Post-trip reports and journals	–	5	11c	Hiking: one short report per hike – date, route or map, weather, what you saw, what was hard and how you handled it, what you learned. Backpacking: a daily journal on the 30-mile trek – day-by-day activities, what worked, what to change next time.
Closing reflection	10	–	–	What camping taught you about personal health and safety, survival, public health, conservation and citizenship, and how the Scout Oath, Scout Law and Scout spirit apply to outdoor ethics.

A dash means that badge does not ask for this one. Requirement text retrieved from scouting.org on 8 August 2026.

Camping requirement 9(b): pick two

On any of your camping experiences you must do two of these six, with proper preparation and qualified supervision. Tell your patrol ASM which two you are going for so the trip can be built around them.

Hike up a mountain, gaining at least 1,000 vertical feet.
Backpack, snowshoe or cross-country ski at least 4 miles.
Take a bike trip of at least 15 miles, or at least four hours.
Take a nonmotorized trip on the water of at least four hours or 5 miles.
Plan and carry out an overnight snow camping experience.
Rappel down a rappel route of 30 feet or more.

Written Trip Reports and Journals:

The writing trips people up more than the miles do. Here is exactly what each one needs.

Which one	What it must contain
Hiking 4	Map route, clothing and equipment list, and a list of items for a trail lunch. Approved by the counselor or a designee before the hike starts.
Hiking 5	The date, a description or map of the route, the weather, interesting things you saw, and any challenges you had and how you overcame them. It can include something you learned about yourself, the outdoors, or the people you hiked with.
Backpacking 9(a)	A plan with a schedule for a patrol backpacking hike of at least 2 miles.
Backpacking 11(a)	Driving directions and itinerary to get to the hike, map of the hiking route, a daily itineray including hiking and driving times, a food and equipment list, a safety and emergency plan, and a budget.
Backpacking 11(c), on trek	A daily journal: a day-by-day description of your activities, notes on what worked well, and thoughts on improvements for the next trek.
Camping 3	A written plan for an overnight trek showing how you get to your camping spot using a topographic map plus a compass, a GPS receiver, or a smartphone GPS app.

Track your progress

Merit Badge Trip Log

One row for every trip the three badges require, grouped by badge, with columns for the trip name, the dates, your miles and nights, and a checkbox for the plans and reports. Make your own copy, then send it or bring it to a counselor meeting.

Open the Trip Log →

Next Level Scouting High Adventure Team

High Adventure Advice

Use the suitability tables below to determine the best months for planning your High Adventure trips. Suitability is based on natural risk factors (Weather, Fire, Pests) versus positive factors (Wildflowers, Wild Berries).

Optimal

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor / Expert

Dangerous

California Regional Adventure Suitability

Region	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Northern Sierra (Tahoe, Plumas)	Expert Winter(Snow/Cold)	Expert Winter(Snow/Cold)	Expert Winter(Deep Snow)	Poor(Wet Snow)	Poor(Mud/Snow)	Good(Mosquitoes)	Excellent(Wildflowers)	Good(Wildfire Risk)	Optimal(Berries)	Very Good	Fair(Cold/Snow)	Expert Winter(Snow/Cold)
Central Sierra (Yosemite)	Expert Winter(Snow/Cold)	Expert Winter(Snow/Cold)	Expert Winter(Deep Snow)	Poor(Snowmelt)	Poor(High Water)	Fair(Mosquitoes)	Very Good(Mosquitoes · Wildflowers)	Excellent	Optimal(Berries)	Optimal	Fair(Cold Storms)	Expert Winter(Snow/Cold)
Southern Sierra (Sequoia, Whitney)	Expert Winter(Snow/Cold)	Expert Winter(Snow/Cold)	Expert Winter(Deep Snow)	Poor(Snowmelt)	Poor(High Water)	Fair(Snow/Ice)	Very Good(Mosquitoes · Wildflowers)	Excellent	Optimal(Berries)	Very Good	Fair(Cold/Snow)	Expert Winter(Snow/Cold)
Southern Cascades (Trinity Alps)	Expert Winter(Snow/Cold)	Expert Winter(Snow/Cold)	Poor(Deep Snow)	Fair(Snow/Mud)	Good(High Water)	Optimal(Wildflowers)	Good(Heat, Bugs)	Poor(Wildfire Smoke)	Fair(Wildfire Smoke)	Good(Cold Rain)	Fair(Rain/Snow)	Expert Winter(Snow/Cold)
Redwood Empire (North Coast)	Fair(Heavy Rain)	Fair(Heavy Rain)	Good(Rain)	Very Good	Optimal(Wildflowers)	Optimal	Optimal	Optimal(Berries)	Optimal	Good(Rain)	Fair(Heavy Rain)	Fair(Heavy Rain)
SF Bay Area (Point Reyes, Coe)	Good(Rain/Mud)	Very Good	Optimal	Optimal(Wildflowers)	Very Good	Good(Summer Fog)	Fair(Inland Heat)	Fair(Inland Heat · Berries)	Good(Heat/Fire)	Very Good	Good(Rain)	Good(Rain)
SoCal Desert (Joshua Tree)	Very Good	Optimal	Optimal(Wildflowers)	Optimal	Good(Heat/Bees)	Poor(Heat)	Dangerous(Extreme Heat, Floods)	Dangerous(Extreme Heat, Floods)	Fair(Heat, Floods)	Optimal	Very Good	Very Good

US Regional Adventure Suitability (Outside CA)

Region	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Northeast (BWCA, Maine, ADK)	Expert Winter(Deep Cold)	Expert Winter(Deep Cold)	Poor(Mud/Ice)	Poor(Mud Season)	Fair(Black Flies · Wildflowers)	Poor(Severe Bugs)	Good(Mosquitoes)	Excellent(Berries)	Optimal	Very Good	Poor(Cold/Rain)	Expert Winter(Ice/Snow)
Rocky Mtns (Wind River, MT, CO)	Expert Winter(Avalanche Risk)	Expert Winter(Avalanche Risk)	Expert Winter(Snow)	Poor(Mud/Snow)	Poor(Runoff/Mud)	Fair(Snow, Bugs)	Very Good(Mosquitoes · Wildflowers)	Excellent(Berries)	Optimal	Fair(Cold/Snow)	Expert Winter(Snow)	Expert Winter(Snow)
Pacific NW (Olympic, San Juan)	Poor(Heavy Rain)	Poor(Heavy Rain)	Fair(Rain)	Good(Rain)	Very Good	Optimal	Optimal(Wildflowers)	Optimal(Berries)	Very Good	Good(Rain Begins)	Poor(Heavy Rain)	Poor(Heavy Rain)
Southeast (Everglades, GA, FL)	Optimal	Optimal	Optimal	Good(Bugs Start)	Fair(Yellow Flies · Berries)	Poor(Heat, Bugs)	Poor(Heat, Bugs)	Poor(Heat, Storms)	Poor(Hurricanes)	Good(Storm Risk)	Very Good	Optimal
Mid-Atlantic (New River, C&O)	Poor(Cold/Wet)	Poor(Cold/Wet)	Fair(High Water)	Very Good(Wildflowers)	Optimal	Good(Heat/Ticks)	Fair(Humid, Bugs · Berries)	Fair(Humid, Bugs)	Optimal	Optimal	Good(Cold)	Poor(Cold)
Ozarks (Buffalo River, MO)	Fair(Cold)	Fair(Cold)	Good(Rain)	Optimal(Wildflowers)	Very Good	Fair(Chiggers)	Poor(Heat, Chiggers)	Poor(Heat, Chiggers)	Very Good	Optimal	Good(Cold)	Fair(Cold)
Southwest (Zion, Moab, Grand)	Good(Cold)	Good(Cold)	Very Good	Optimal(Wildflowers)	Good(Gnats)	Poor(Heat/Gnats)	Dangerous(Heat, Floods)	Dangerous(Heat, Floods)	Fair(Floods)	Optimal	Very Good	Good(Cold)