Scout Ahead https://www.scoutahead.org/plans/national-outdoor-badge-hiking/steps/01M4JBPJ72DCT0TQFBSV74M6Z5

Requirement

2. Hiking or Backpacking merit badge

Required

Or the Venturing Ranger Backpacking elective.

Where this step comes from

  1. National Outdoor Awards Program (Program page), Requirement 2