Past Events

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

Rachel Carson Trail Maintenance Day CANCELLED (TBD, Apr 06, 2013 from 09:00 am to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Join a work crew and help get the trail in shape

Talk: Preparing for the Challenge (REI Robinson Township, Mar 30, 2013 from 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Learn how other hikers completed the Challenge

Talk: Preparing for the Challenge (REI South Side, Mar 23, 2013 from 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Learn how other hikers completed the Challenge

Winter Season Hike (Beaver Shelter, North Park, Feb 03, 2013 from 10:00 am to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

A winter hike on the Harmony Trail!

Fall Season Hike (Harmar shelter, North Park, Oct 21, 2012 from 09:30 am to 12:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

A 7-mile hike on the Rachel Carson Trail

Baker Trail UltraChallenge (Smicksburg, PA, Aug 25, 2012 from 06:30 am to 08:30 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Eighth running of the 50-mile Baker Trail ultramarathon

Summer Season Hike (CHANGED) (Wyoming Shelter, North Park, Aug 03, 2012 from 09:00 pm to 11:45 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

A full moon hike on various trails in North Park

Rachel Carson Trail Friends & Family Challenge (Hartwood Acres Park, Jun 23, 2012 from 12:00 pm to 08:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

A 7.4-mile endurance hike from Hartwood Acres Park

Rachel Carson Trail Homestead Challenge (Springdale High School, Jun 23, 2012 from 10:00 am to 05:35 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

A 17-mile endurance hike from near the Rachel Carson Homestead

Rachel Carson Trail Challenge (Harrison Hills Park Bobwhite shelter, Jun 23, 2012 from 05:50 am to 08:55 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Annual 34-mile endurance trek.