Ghost Towns

Sponsoring Council

Las Vegas Area Council

Award Dimensions

1" x 3"

Summary

This segment can be earned by hiking into 3 Ghost Towns in the Basin and Range area.

Map Link (where applicable)

External Reference (where applicable)

Detailed Requirements

1. This segment can be earned by hiking into 3 Ghost Towns in the Basin and Range area.

2. Photograph at least one outstanding feature at each Ghost Town.

3. Write a short narrative about each site as it is today and a short history of the town’s reason for existence.

4. Camp a minimum of one night at a remote location where all gear, food, and water had to be backpacked in one for at least one mile near one of the Ghost Towns visited.

5. Submit photos and write ups with award application.