Route (blue dots) for the 1st practice hike.

The first practice hike for the Lincoln Trail will begin at 8:00am on Saturday, March 28, 2015. We will meet in the parking lot at 39th and Lake Shore Drive.

We will follow the same path as last year’s first hike:

• Start: 39th Street & Lake Shore Drive
• Turnaround: Shedd Acquarium
• End: 39th Street & Lake Shore Drive
• Round-trip distance = 6.2 miles.
• Estimated Completion time: 11am, depending on the slowest hiker.
• Please arrive before 8am. We will spend ten minutes stretching, and we will hit the trail immediately after that.

What to Bring: Be Prepared

What should Scouts bring for the hike? As always, remember the Scout Motto: Be Prepared. For the short practice hikes, be sure to bring:

• Water.
• Energy bars.
• Hiking boots.
• Wool socks.
• Rain poncho.

See you on Saturday!