We start our ride at the Brown Ranch trailhead. The ride is structured as a main ride through the area with multiple opportunities for more experienced riders to break off from the group to do more challenging sections and then rejoin with the group. We will stop at points of interest such as "The Amphitheater" and have lunch (probably) at "Balanced Rock". After lunch we continue the ride to the next trailhead, Fraesfield Mtn Trailhead, about 3 miles east of the Brown's Ranch trailhead, and comes at about 14 miles into the ride. This trailhead is at about 132nd street and the bike trailer will have been moved to this site while we are on the trail. Scouts who have had enough can opt out here and load their bikes on the trailer for a ride to the campsite. The rest of the group will continue an additional 8 miles south on 130th St. to the Tom Thumb Trailhead and from there into McDowell Mountain Regional Park to the Delsie Trail and to the group campsite in time for dinner.

This year the troop will once again be participating in the "Survival Man" exercise hosted by the former members of Venture Crew 2323. This exercise involves Scouts/adults participating as either "survivors" or "rescuers". The exercise requires Survival Participants ("survivors") to stay alone in the Superstition Wilderness Area near Phoenix for 48 hours with only the gear, food, and water they would take on a normal day hike. The purpose of the exercise is to mimic a typical survival situation in which a day hiker gets lost or injured and has to survive with only his day hike gear while awaiting rescue, which statistically takes place within 48-72 hours. This year’s survival participants Scouts/adults are: Elliot Hull, Jordan McCormick, Ian Marcon, Haydon Evenson and Mr. Wright. The remainder of the Troop (Scouts and Adults) will participate in this exercise by being the Rescuers for the "lost" survival Scouts. On Saturday, November 16th, you and the other "rescuer" members of Troop 323 will backpack 2.3 miles from the "Miles" Trailhead to a base camp at the Oak Flat area. The hike is relatively easy on a trail that is on mostly flat ground. It should take less than 2.0 hours to complete. The hike should not be a problem for anyone with "normal" physical capacities.

General Description of Outing: A weekend car camp outing designed to engage Pack 323 scouts. The Troop scouts will work with Webelos II scouts on skills and activities including a two mile hike along the Waterfall Trail. GPS navigational exercises/Geocache. Camp Fire, Skits and more. Cooking will be by troop.

On September 12th, Houston Hull passed his Eagle Board of Review and is Troop 323's newest Eagle Scout.

The addition of Houston to the Troop's Eagles can be viewed in the Eagle Roster.

On September 12th, Caleb Wright passed his Eagle Board of Review and is Troop 323's newest Eagle Scout.

The addition of Caleb to the Troop's Eagles can be viewed in the Eagle Roster.

Parsons Spring is a Backpacking trail in along Sycamore Creek with water crossings and swimming holes. General Description of Outing: A overnight backpacking trip along Sycamore Creek, North west of Camp Verde. This hike is 4 mile out and 4 mile back hike Along trail #144. The hike to/from camp will involve several creek crossings that are fun and challenging. Water in the creek at the crossings is between 4 inches and 2 feet deep. Good water shoes are required for these crossings (do not use hiking shoes!). Trekking poles to maintain balance and Scouts pant (or similar) with zip-off leggings are highly desirable for the crossings. Scouts might want to pack items in the main compartment of their backpack in a large heavy-duty garbage bag to help keep items dry in case any "mishap" occurs during a crossing.

On August 17th, the troop’s Patrol Leaders Council (PLC), Patrol Advisors, and other troop adult leaders met at Bumblebee Ranch to plan the outings and troop meetings for 2020. This takes a lot of time and discussion to make the troop's activities run smoothly over the next year.

Troop, This year was truly an adventure for all of us. A bear in camp. Not one but two forest fires, Big G Gold for both 323 and 3323. Congratulations to all that made it happen! I would like to thank the PLC for their leadership over the week. Our SPLs Haydon and Emily led their troops to Big “G" Gold witch is no small feat. Adult leadership and volunteers, Without you this could not have been possible. Thanks to each and every one of you for your support and patience. You helped make my first year camp experience as Scout Master possible and I will never forget that.

On Saturday, May 18-19th, Troop 323 Scouts went on Overnight backpacking trip along Babe Haught Trail #43 - Upper segment from FR300 to Knoll Lake. This hike is an out and back hike from FR300 trailhead to Knoll lake and back. At camp Scouts will have an opportunity to complete a 5-mile map and compass hike. There was time to work on rank requirements plus free time, including Fishing and the Fishing merit badge.

On Saturday, April 13-14th, Troop 323 Scouts went on an in and out and back hike from the First Water Trailhead Hackberry Springs. The hike to/from camp involved hiking along a creek bed. There was water in the creek, so there was a good chance of getting wet.