September 2021 - Biking

In September, Troop 401 will be biking the Des Plaines River Trail. The Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway protects land along more than 76 percent of the river in Lake County, providing wildlife habitat, natural flood protection and outdoor recreation opportunities. The gravel trail spans nearly the entire length of Lake County for 31.4 miles as it winds through 12 forest preserves. The trail follows the river's edge from Russell Road in Wadsworth south to Lake Cook Road where it connects to the Cook County Forest Preserve trail system. Bridges and underpasses from Wadsworth Road south make it possible to travel without crossing any major roads.

This outing will also be a recruiting event for the Troop. The Troop will be inviting 4^th and 5^th grade Webelos Scouts, and a parent, to join the Troop for either the bike ride Saturday morning, or just for dinner, campfire and camping on Saturday evening.