15-Mile Hike Wrap-Up
We had a crew of 17 hikers for the 15-mile hike on the Des Plaines River Trail. We broke into two groups – Philmont Crew and Troop hikers. It was a little warm and overcast, but the rain mostly held off and the clouds kept the heat down. We saw some wildlife – geese, ducks, deer, and signs of beaver activity. The wildflowers are amazing this year! We walked through areas with incredible amounts of spring flowers in full bloom.
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24-Hour Backpacker
Deer Grove/Camp Reinberg
Friday, June 4 – Saturday, June 5
The idea behind the Backpacker is to give the Scouts a taste of full-on backpacking. On Friday night we hike about 5 or 6 miles to camp, cook a trail dinner, sleep out overnight, eat a quick breakfast in the morning and then hike back. It is a quick and fun way to get a night out on the trail and reinforce outdoor skills.
We will meet at Deer Grove Forest Preserve at 6:00 PM on Friday. Deer Grove is located on the west side of Quentin Road north of Dundee Road near Palatine, Illinois. Participants will carry their personal gear in a backpack. Personal tents can be dropped off at the meeting location and will not need to be carried on the trail. The crew will then hike 5 miles on the Deer Grove trails to Camp Reinberg where we will set up camp for the night. Dinner will be a delicious, dehydrated backpackers’ meal! One food packet for each hiker to ensure food safety!
On Saturday morning, we will have a trail breakfast and then break camp, hike 3 more miles on the Deer Grove Trails and be ready for pick up at Camp Reinberg at around 10:00 AM.
See the Newsletter for more details.
Friday, June 4 – Saturday, June 5
The idea behind the Backpacker is to give the Scouts a taste of full-on backpacking. On Friday night we hike about 5 or 6 miles to camp, cook a trail dinner, sleep out overnight, eat a quick breakfast in the morning and then hike back. It is a quick and fun way to get a night out on the trail and reinforce outdoor skills.
We will meet at Deer Grove Forest Preserve at 6:00 PM on Friday. Deer Grove is located on the west side of Quentin Road north of Dundee Road near Palatine, Illinois. Participants will carry their personal gear in a backpack. Personal tents can be dropped off at the meeting location and will not need to be carried on the trail. The crew will then hike 5 miles on the Deer Grove trails to Camp Reinberg where we will set up camp for the night. Dinner will be a delicious, dehydrated backpackers’ meal! One food packet for each hiker to ensure food safety!
On Saturday morning, we will have a trail breakfast and then break camp, hike 3 more miles on the Deer Grove Trails and be ready for pick up at Camp Reinberg at around 10:00 AM.
See the Newsletter for more details.
20-Mile Hike
Sunday, June 13
Des Plaines River Trail (Route 60 to Northwestern Woods)
Our next hike for the Hiking Merit Badge and Fort Dearborn Trails Medal will be a 20-mile hike along the Des Plaines River on Sunday, June 13th. We will hike southbound on the Des Plaines River Trail from Route 60 in Vernon Hills to Northwestern Woods in Des Plaines. This is the sixth of six hikes needed to earn the merit badge and Fort Dearborn medal. Using orienteering skills, the Scouts will direct us to specific sites including old stagecoach routes, Scout camps, and dams along the river. As always, parents are encouraged to join us for the outing.
See the Newsletter for more details.
Des Plaines River Trail (Route 60 to Northwestern Woods)
Our next hike for the Hiking Merit Badge and Fort Dearborn Trails Medal will be a 20-mile hike along the Des Plaines River on Sunday, June 13th. We will hike southbound on the Des Plaines River Trail from Route 60 in Vernon Hills to Northwestern Woods in Des Plaines. This is the sixth of six hikes needed to earn the merit badge and Fort Dearborn medal. Using orienteering skills, the Scouts will direct us to specific sites including old stagecoach routes, Scout camps, and dams along the river. As always, parents are encouraged to join us for the outing.
See the Newsletter for more details.
BSA Health Forms for 2021
Please check your email for the note about BSA health forms. They are due back to the Troop by May 31, 2021.