About the Day

The History of Scouting Trail (HOST Hike) is a multi-hike series that honors founders of the Boy Scouts of America while taking hikers through Scouting-related landmarks and sites in Washington, DC.

The DC History Hike is a 2.5 mile hike that takes most units 1–2 hours to complete and the route takes you from the National Geographic Museum and through the area around the White House.

Date & Time Schedule

April 1st, 2023

• The History Hike starts in the courtyard of the National Geographic Building near 15th and M Street. Meet here at 10:00am.
• All endpoints are near Metro Center Metro station and also only a short walk to Gallery Place China Town station and Archives Navy Memorial stations for easy access to every color Metro line.

What to Bring

Each hiker (including adults) should have:

1. Two pencils or pens
2. A camera (each hiker must be able to take 6 photos individually, sharing is okay, cell phones with cameras are fine)
3. Full Uniform (if you have one)
4. A watch (any kind)
5. One empty plastic bag (supermarket type)
6. Appropriate weather gear and water bottle
7. Sunscreen
8. Curiosity and sense of adventure

Leaders, you’ll need at least one of these for the whole group:

1. Compass
2. Small magnifying glass
3. One crisp $10 bill (for one of the clues – you keep it)
4. Binoculars (Recommended)

Earn The Patch!

All Scout participants will earn this amazing History Hike Patch!