Past Events

Challenge volunteer meeting 2/2 (Harmar Shelter, North Park, Jun 17, 2013 from 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Informational meeting for all Rachel Carson Trail Challenge volunteers

Talk: Trails Are For Everyone (Rose Barn, North Park, Jun 12, 2013 from 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Hear a hiker and trail runner discuss her adventures on some of the worlds most famous footpaths

Challenge volunteer meeting 1/2 (Harmar Shelter, North Park, Jun 10, 2013 from 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Informational meeting for all Rachel Carson Trail Challenge volunteers

Challenge training hike 8 of 8 (Tarentum, Jun 09, 2013 from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Elevation change 9057 feet, 18.6 miles

Challenge training hike 4 of 4 (Harrison Hills Park, Jun 09, 2013 from 08:00 am to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Fourth of four training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail to help prepare for the Challenge, 7.7 miles.

Challenge training hike 3 of 4 (Tarentum, Jun 08, 2013 from 08:00 am to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Third of four training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail to help prepare for the Challenge, 8.9 miles.

Challenge training hike 7 of 8 (Springdale High School, Jun 02, 2013 from 08:00 am to 04:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Elevation change 6538 feet, 17.5 miles

Challenge training hike 2 of 4 (Springdale, Jun 02, 2013 from 08:00 am to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Second of four training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail to help prepare for the Challenge, 9.7 miles.

Challenge training hike 1 of 4 (Dorseyville, Jun 01, 2013 from 08:00 am to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

First of four training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail to help prepare for the Challenge, 8.3 miles.

Challenge training hike 6 of 8 (Creighton, May 26, 2013 from 08:00 am to 04:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Elevation change 6186 feet, 14.4 miles

Challenge training hike 5 of 8 (Creighton, May 19, 2013 from 08:00 am to 03:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Elevation change 7266 feet, 14.1 miles

Challenge training hike 4 of 8 (Log Cabin Road, May 12, 2013 from 08:00 am to 03:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Elevation change 5055 feet, 13.4 miles

Annual Public Meeting (The Cabin, North Park, May 11, 2013 from 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

The Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy annual meeting

Volunteer Appreciation Picnic (The Cabin, North Park, May 11, 2013 from 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Annual picnic for all past, present, and future volunteers

Challenge training hike 3 of 8 (Springdale, May 05, 2013 from 08:00 am to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Elevation change 4132 feet, 9.7 miles

Rachel Carson Trail Maintenance Day CANCELLED (TBD, May 04, 2013 from 09:00 am to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Join a work crew and help get the trail in shape

Challenge training hike 2 of 8 (Tarentum, Apr 28, 2013 from 08:00 am to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Elevation change 4925 feet, 8.9 miles

Rachel Carson Trail Maintenance Day (Harmar Shelter, North Park, Apr 27, 2013 from 09:00 am to 01:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Join a work crew and help improve the trail

Challenge training hike 1 of 8 (Harrison Hills Park ELC, Apr 21, 2013 from 08:00 am to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Elevation change 3749 feet, 7.7 miles

Rachel Carson Trail Cleanup Day (Bull Creek Road, Apr 20, 2013 from 09:00 am to 01:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Join a work crew and help clean up the trail