Choose from the demanding 34-mile Challenge, an 18-mile Homestead Challenge, or an 8-mile Friends & Family Challenge. For details and to register online, see the Challenge 2010 page.

On Tuesday December 22, the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy will be staffing the gift wrapping table at the LL Bean retail store at Ross Park Mall in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. If you're so inclined, stop in and check out the store and visit with friends and volunteers of the Conservancy! We'll be there all day, from 9 AM to 9 PM.

A recap of the 2009 Baker Trail UltraChallenge is now posted, along with split times and photographs.

A report on the 2009 Rachel Carson Trail Challenge is now posted, along with split times and photographs.

Participants are asked to take a brief, one-page online survey about the Challenge here http://www.rachelcarsontrails.org/rct/challenge/rctc09/survey

There are two new reroutes on the Rachel Carson Trail, effective immediately. Both are open and blazed. Please pay careful attention in these areas to ensure you're following the proper path. See the Trail Alerts section of the Rachel Carson Trail information page for details.