OrienteeringCourse2

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.