OrienteeringCourse2

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First Class Req. 2: "Using a map and compass, complete an orienteering course that covers at least one mile and requires measuring the height and/or width of designated items (tree, tower, canyon, ditch, etc.)"

Abbreviations:

  • SD = "short distance"
  • D = degrees
  • MBO = "may be obscured"

Notes:

  • In the Course, vehicle gates are always the swivel side.
  • There are occasional "check steps" to make sure you're on the right track. Do not go to these. Just check to make sure you're in the right place.
  • Do not jump fences.
  • Watch out for traffic and ball games. If there is a baseball game going on, spot your target and then walk around to it. Do not interfere with a game!

A very short distance southwest from the Sycamore group picnic area (GPA) is a tall light pole. This course (OC2) begins there.

  • In the distance there is a tall light pole at 160 degrees (160D). Go to it. This is the beginning of Segment A.
  • In the distance there is a tall light pole at 220D. Go to it. This is the beginning of Segment B.
  • In the distance there is a tall light pole at 80D. Go to it. This is the beginning of Segment C.
  • In the distance there is a tall light pole at 125D. Go to it. This is the beginning of Segment D.

Before proceeding to your patrol's assigned segment, estimate the height of the tall light pole. _______________

Segment A

  • 85D sign. (At 85D there is a sign. Go to that sign.)
  • 180D streetlight.
  • Check: The amphitheater should be due west.
  • 155D Milias GPA sign.
  • 40D bench.
  • 320D first light pole MBO.
  • Check: backstop at 240D.
  • 50D big tree.
  • 310D light pole.
  • 300D light pole.
  • 225D light pole.
  • begin Segment B.

Segment B

  • 340D light pole SD. (At 340 degrees there is a light pole a short distance away. Go to it.)
  • Estimate the height of this light pole. _______________
  • 0D large tree SD.
  • 230D light pole.
  • Check: horseshoe pit at 110D.
  • 25D flagpole SD.
  • 245D structure pole.
  • 355D center of backstop.
  • 0D palm tree by shed.
  • 55D kiosk.
  • 155D Walnut GPA sign.
  • 60D electric pole.
  • 185D big tree SD.
  • 135D black light-pole.
  • 95D light pole.
  • Begin Segment C.

Segment C

  • 305D wooden pole MBO. (At 305 degrees there is a wooden pole. Go to it.)
  • 295D light pole.
  • 300D vehicle gate.
  • 305D stop sign.
  • The next segment crosses Miller Ave.; be careful, WATCH FOR TRAFFIC.
  • Cross the street at 280D. Stand in the center of the entrance to a pathway.
  • 290D fire hydrant.
  • 175D electric pole.
  • Estimate its height. _______________
  • 240D light pole.
  • Check: There is a baseball backstop at 325D.
  • 90D vehicle gate.
  • Cross Miller Ave. carefully.
  • 200D to first light pole.
  • 200D for 14 yards more; should be at fence end.
  • 95D vehicle gate.
  • 95D another vehicle gate.
  • Check: drinking fountain at 80D SD.
  • 100D mens' restroom entrance.
  • 75D light pole MBO.
  • Begin Segment D.

Segment D

  • Check: You should be right next to bleachers.
  • 5D big tree SD.
  • 75D black light-pole.
  • 70D yellow traffic sign.
  • 160D Creekside PA sign.
  • 250D vehicle gate.
  • 235D tree SD.
  • 285D tree near hill side.
  • 0D black light-pole.
  • Check: picnic table at 265D.
  • 270D tree SD.
  • 245D closer light pole.
  • Check: Should be next to baseball outfield fence.
  • Begin Segment A.