Past events

  • 2007-11-17T17:00:00-04:56
  • 2007-11-17T21:30:00-04:56
November200717Saturday

Nov 17, 2007 from 05:00 PM to 09:30 PM
East Butler Fireman's HallEast ButlerPA16066

Hiking the Torres del Paine in Chile is the slide presentation after dinner on Saturday November 17th at the East Butler Fireman’s Hall. Everyone is welcome. The Silent & Chinese Auction begin at 5:00-7:30PM Dinner 7PM. There will be door prizes, 50/50 raff, outdoor store and club displays. The public is welcome. Tickets are $15 for Adults and $6 for Children under 6. For tickets and directions call Joyce Appel (724) 526-5407. Reservations must be made in advance.

  • 2007-06-09T08:00:00+04:00
  • 2007-06-09T13:00:00+04:00
June20079Saturday

Jun 09, 2007 from 08:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Tarentum

Third of four training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail to help prepare for the Challenge. Difficulty 6, 9.2 miles.

  • 2007-06-03T08:00:00+04:00
  • 2007-06-03T13:00:00+04:00
June20073Sunday

Jun 03, 2007 from 08:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Springdale

Second of four training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail to help prepare for the Challenge. Difficulty 8, 10 miles.

  • 2007-03-04T11:00:00-04:56
  • 2007-03-04T16:00:00-04:56
March20074Sunday

Mar 04, 2007 from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Meeting Rt. 66 and Rt. 322 Country Fair
Meeting Rt. 66 and Rt. 322 Country FairSHIPPENVILLEPA

Sunday March 4, 2007 the Clarion Chapter of the North Country Trail Association will conduct a 7.0 mile hike from Sawmill Road to Brenniman Road. Hikes of 2.0 miles or 4.0 miles are also available. Hikers will meet at the Country Fair in Shippenville at 11:00AM and carpool to the trailhead.

  • 2007-02-03T10:30:00-04:56
  • 2007-02-03T16:00:00-04:56
February20073Saturday

Feb 03, 2007 from 10:30 AM to 04:00 PM
North Park Beaver shelter

Join us for a 5-6 mile deep winter hike from the Harmony Trail to the Rachel Carson Trail! We’ll meet at the Beaver Shelter on Babcock Blvd. in North Park and carpool to the start at the Harmony trailhead on Rt. 910. Then we’ll follow the Harmony Trail to the Brooktree spur, to the Bluebird Trail, to the Braille Trail, to the North Ridge Trail, and end at the Rachel Carson Trail western trailhead. Moderate difficulty (decent sized hills at Brooktree and going up to the North Ridge, otherwise gently rolling). Hot tea, cocoa, and treats afterwards. Contact Mark for details and to sign up. FREE and open to all!

  • 2007-01-13T10:00:00-04:56
  • 2007-01-13T18:55:00-04:56
January200713Saturday

Jan 13, 2007 from 10:00 AM to 06:55 PM
Baker Trail, North of Vowinkle, PA

Saturday January 13, 2007 Project Leader Keith Klos has built, marked and disassembled a 16 foot bridge. It is ready for installation. The shortest route from the road to the bridge site is about ½ mile. We need to carry the disassembled structure in and reassemble it. We need volunteers to help with this project! PLEASE Location: 2 miles north of Vowinkle. 1.5 Miles south of the northern Baker Trailhead. Start time 10AM at worksite – call for directions Shuttle meets in Kittanning 8:30AM. We might be able to use a small cabin in the area Friday or Saturday Night if needed. I’ll provide sandwiches for lunch. Equipment required: old external frame packs without the fabric, light rope to secure the material to the frame or 10ft of sizzle rope to carry bundles. Hammers, GLOVES, boots, warm layered gear, water, other food as needed.

  • 2006-12-29T10:00:00-04:56
  • 2006-12-29T14:00:00-04:56
December200629Friday

Dec 29, 2006 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
TBD

A winter stroll on the Baker Trail. Location and distance TBD. Contact Patty for details and to sign up. FREE and open to all!

  • 2006-08-20T10:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-08-20T14:00:00+04:00
August200620Sunday

Aug 20, 2006 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Smicksburg farm

Work project at the barn we will be using at the finish of the Baker Trail UltraChallenge on August 26. Involves washing, sweeping, moving items, and general cleanup. Bring gloves. All tools and equipment will be provided.

  • 2006-08-19T08:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-08-19T14:00:00+04:00
August200619Saturday

Aug 19, 2006 from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Milton Loop

Trail maintenance in preparation for the Baker Trail UltraChallenge on August 26. Meet at Milton Loop boat launch parking area (follow "Road ends in water" signs). Long pants and sleeves recommended. Bring gloves. Tools will be provided.

  • 2006-08-10T12:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-08-13T18:30:00+04:00
August200610Thursday

Aug 10, 2006 12:00 PM to Aug 13, 2006 06:30 PM
Clarion University

NCTC National Conference is being held at Clarion University this year August 10th-13th. If interested in attending any time go to this website http://www.northcountrytrail.org/conf06/index.htm for registration and more information. The North Country Trail is a National Scenic Trail that extends from New York to North Dakota some 4000+ miles and utilizes the footpath of the Baker Trail for some 18 miles starting north of Cook Forest and continuing to the Gravel Lick Bridge area, south of Cook Forest. Unlike the Appalachian Trail, The North Country Trail is a confederacy of Trails incorporating existing trails by connecting and creating a continuity of older trails, networking, strengthening and expanding their life past a community life to a national life. Some say this dilutes the identity of the trails, we think it will strengthen the identity of the Baker Trail. The Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy has become an Affiliate member of the North Country Trail Association. The Conservancy will be responsible to maintain the North Country Trail on this 18 miles section. Becoming an affiliate of the NCTA offers many advantages to the Conservancy and its members. These advantages include cost sharing of projects; a voice on the NCTA State Trail Council; additional exposure for the Baker Trail by access to publicity on the NCTA calendar; and finally a potential for dual membership status for all of us at a reduced fee to the North Country Trail Association from $30.00 to $16.00. If you are interested in joining the North Country Trail checkout their website at www.northcountrytrail.org. A network of interrelated trails gives us strength in our efforts to keep hiking alive and well in Pennsylvania.