Herndon Scout Troop Completes 37 mile New Mexico Trek

Herndon Boy Scout Troop 913 completed a 37-mile, six day backpack trek in the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico last Friday, August 14. The crew consisted of six scouts and three adults, who set out with their backpacks on Saturday, August 8 at the 200 square-mile Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron, New Mexico. Their trek included summiting the 10,880-foot tall Black Mountain, as well as help constructing a new hiking trail. The scouts also did rock climbing, 12-gauge shotgun shooting, black powder muzzle loader rifle shooting, blacksmithing and several other activities.

Troop 913 is chartered by St. Joseph’s Church in Herndon​, and is one of hundreds of scouting units serving boys aged 6-21 and girls aged 14-21 throughout Fairfax County (three divisions of scouting are co-ed). ​​​​All units will be seeking new members as part of their fall recruiting campaign. To find your nearest unit visit www.BeAScout.org.

Photos courtesy Steven Toole