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Metadata
Object Name |
Medal, Commemorative |
Catalog Number |
2005.12.25 |
Creator |
Boy Scouts of America |
Maker |
Boy Scouts of America |
Date |
ca. 1965 |
Material(s) |
metal; nylon; |
Dimensions |
H-3 W-1.75 inches |
Description |
This is a Boy Scout medal for the Mischa Mokwa Trail. It has a red and white nylon ribbon that is attached by two silver colored metal links to a medal. The medal is in the shape of a bear. There is a rectangular bar at the top of the ribbon that features the phrase "MISCHA MOKWA / ADVENTURE TRAIL" inscribed upon it. The pinback has a pin and rollover closure on the back. |
Notes |
The Mischa Mokwa Adventure Trail is not a specific trail but, rather, a route which involves three different trails in the Cumberland Gap National Park. The beginning trailhead is located at the edge of the Wilderness Road Campground. Hikers walk approximately 6 miles up the mountain via the Gibson Gap Trail then turn eastward onto the Ridge Trail which runs along the crest of the mountain range. Along the way, hikers pass near Hensley Settlement, Sand Cave, and the White Rocks overlook. All of these sites are less than a half-mile detour from the main trail and are well worth the extra steps to visit them. Past White Rocks, hikers move onto the Ewing Trail for a 100% downhill descent from the mountain top. The trail ends at Civic Park in Ewing, Virginia. Though only about 22 miles in length, the Mischa Mokwa Adventure Trail is no easy walk in the woods. The views are spectacular, but the climb up the mountain is a real challenge, especially for casual hikers. (Miles 3-6 are the killer stretch!) For this reason, most Scout groups choose to make it a backpacking trip. |
Collection |
Robert Dean Collection |
People |
Dean, Robert |
Subjects |
Hiking Trails & paths Boys |
Search Terms |
Boy Scouts of America |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |