Bur-Mil Permanent Orienteering Course Information
Requirements
The ability to read a map and use a compass. You must also be able to walk over two (2) miles in rough terrain.
Disclaimer
This orienteering course is outdoors and unmonitored; it should be practiced under adult supervision. Orienteering on this course is done at your own risk. Neither the property owners and managers, course designers, nor maintainers assume any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or death which may occur. We make the following safety suggestions:
- Wear protective clothing such as long sleeves and pants to protect against ticks, chiggers, poison ivy, etc
- Check the weather before you go and be prepared for changing weather conditions
- Always be aware of your surroundings and possible dangers, such as falling trees and wild animals
- Make sure to take with you a water bottle, whistle, and any needed medications (especially Epi-kits for allergies)
- Do this course with another person to increase safety
- Make sure you tell another person where you are and when you should be back
- If you get lost doing this course, walk in one direction until you come across a trail. Follow this trail until you recognize where you started
- You must adhere to the 8 p.m. park closing times. Note: This time is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances; check the Bur Mil
website for changes to closing times
Orienteering basics
Orienteering is a land navigation sport in which a map and compass are used to find checkpoints (controls). Orienteering uses a topographical map that shows changes in elevation with light dotted lines called contour lines. The closer the lines are together, the steeper the hill or land is. The orienteering map has blue lines pointing to magnetic North. The light green on the map represents woods, white represents open areas, and blue represents water features. There is a scale at the bottom with meters and feet. For beginners, the table below shows the bearing (in degrees) and distance (in meters) between the controls. -For advanced, an orienteering compass and a map are needed to determine the bearing (degrees) and distance (meters) between the controls.
Control description sheet
A control description sheet is also provided to give you clues about the locations of controls. The top, left-hand corner indicates the difficulty level of this course. The top middle shows the distance traveled while doing the course. The top right-hand corner shows the total elevation change for this course. The left-hand column indicates the order in which to look for the controls. The next column over shows the official names of the controls and what they are also called on the map. The following symbols in the row are the control clues of where to find the controls. Not every control has a clue. Outside the control table is an interpretation of the symbols' meanings. The Start of this course is located to the right of the driving range, at the Trail junction 150 yards behind the Golf pavilion.
For Beginners - Bearing and Distance Table
Control Bearings and Distance Cheat Sheet
| From | To | Bearings | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Start | To 1A | 354 degrees | 155 meters |
| From 1A | To 2D | 280 degrees | 70 meters |
| From 2D | To 3B | 282 degrees | 62 meters |
| From 3B | To 4G | 10 degrees | 55 meters |
| From 4G | To 5E | 12 degrees | 72 meters |
| From 5E | To 6L | 74 degrees | 170 meters |
| From 6L | To 7K | 278 degrees | 262 meters |
| From 7K | To 8J | 196 degrees | 138 meters |
| From 8J | To 9F | 164 degrees | 115 meters |
| From 9F | To 10C | 134 degrees | 75 meters |
| From 10C | To 11H | 41 degrees | 164 meters |
| From 11H | To 12I | 144 degrees | 110 meters |
| From 12I | To Finish | 118 degrees | 78 meters |
Additional information: For more information, go to the Bur-Mil Park Event Center, or visit the national website for Orienteering.