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The '''50-Miler Award''' is given by the National Council of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] and may be earned by any member. Requirements for this award include [[hiking]] at least 50 miles (80.47 kilometers) or traveling at least 50 miles by [[canoe]] or other [[boat]], without the use of engines, motors, or bicycle or horseback, and performing a 10-hour conservation project. The award is secured through participant's local council service center. According to the Boy Scouts of America, the award serves to stimulate interest in the ideals of the [[Scouting]] movement and to promote activity that will result in personal [[physical fitness|fitness]], [[self-reliance]], and a practical understanding of conservation.<ref>[http://www.sfbac.org/awards/aw_bs_50miler.cfm 50 Miler Award] Boy Scouts of America San Francisco Council - Accessed [[20 March]] [[2006]]</ref>

Third, during the time on the trail or waterway, the individual must complete a minimum of 10 hours of work on projects to improve the trail, waterway, [[campsite]], portage. If this is not possible, a similar project may be done in the unit's home area. Earning the award at [[Philmont Scout Ranch]] requires that at least 3 of the work hours must be conducted at Philmont, the remaining hours may be conducted in the unit's home area.<ref>[http://www.troop1288.org/philmont.htm Troop 1288 website] - Accessed [[20 March]] [[2006]]</ref>

The 50 miler award is available in 3 forms; a cloth [[patch]], a leather patch, and a decal. None of these are to be worn on the field uniform. They may be affixed to equipment such as [[backpack]]s or vehicles, or sewn onto items such as patch vests or blankets.