The Tenderfoot badge stands at the foot of the Eagle Trail. Once inspired by the Spirit of Scouting, he won't stay a Tenderfoot very long.  Putting a few simple achievements behind him, he will shortly climb to the rank of Second Class

The requirements for Second Class become more difficult.  A Scout must learn to be self-sufficient in the outdoors and continue to render service to others.  Now the Scout is ready for the challenge to attain First Class.

Although the requirements become more difficult, he keeps climbing until finally comes the day when he tops the first summit along the Eagle Trail.  There he receives his First Class badge. 

More than 100 merit badges guide the Scout to explore careers, hobbies, and community interest items.The Scout needs a total of six to conquer the Star Scout summit.  Probably a lot sooner than he thought possible, the Scout finds himself standing on Star Ridge.  Then, through leadership,service, and achievement, he conquers the first of three great peaks along the Eagle Trail.

The trail to the next summit, Life Scout peak, isn't easy. There is leadership to demonstrate,service to others, and plenty of hard work in mastering five additional merit badges and helping fellow Scouts.  The higher the Scout climbs, the fewer travelers he meets along the trail.  Yet there are no impossible barriers along the way. This Life Scout's goal can be achieved, but it takes real effort

While the rank of Life Scout is a coveted one, and deserving to all who obtain it, the Eagle Trail does not end there; it leads on towards a higher summit.  Before you attain Eagle,many additional merit badges are needed.Some of them are difficult, and in the meantime, leadership and service to others is not forgotten.  Only those with the greatest amount of persistence and courage are able to gain the thrill of victory that comes while looking down the trail from the very top of the Eagle Summit.