Past Events

Spring Season Hike (Harrison Hills Park ELC, Apr 17, 2011 from 08:00 am to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

A 7.7 mile hike on the Rachel Carson Trail

Challenge training hike 1 of 8 (Harrison Hills Park ELC, Apr 17, 2011 from 08:00 am to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Elevation change 3749 feet, 7.7 miles

Prepare For the 2011 Rachel Carson Trail Challenge (Harrison Hills Park Evironmental Learning Center, Mar 12, 2011 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am) — by Steve Mentzer

A presentation on strategies for successfully completing the Challenge

Winter Season Hike (Beaver Shelter, North Park, Feb 06, 2011 from 10:30 am to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

A winter hike on the Harmony Trail!

December Hike (Apollo County Park, Dec 29, 2010 from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm) — by Patty Brunner

Come join us on the Mason Dixon Trail southeast of Harrisburg December 29th at 10AM

Fall Season Hike (Harmar shelter, North Park, Oct 17, 2010 from 09:30 am to 12:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

A 7-mile hike on the Rachel Carson Trail

Hike to remember Barb Peterson (Emsworth shelter, North Park, Oct 03, 2010 from 09:00 am to 01:30 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

A 6-7 hike and potluck organized by friends of Barb Peterson

Baker Trail UltraChallenge (Smicksburg, Aug 28, 2010 from 06:30 am to 08:30 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

A 50-mile ultramarathon on the southern section of the Baker Trail

Final Trail Maintenance prior to the Baker UltraChallenge (Crooked Creek, Aug 22, 2010 from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm) — by Patty Brunner

We will be doing some final touches along the trail in various stops. If you can help, please call or meet us at Crooked Creek

Summer Season Hike (Beveridge Shelter, North Park, Jul 23, 2010 from 09:00 pm to 11:45 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

A full moon hike on various trails in North Park

Barb Peterson Tribute (Beveridge Shelter, North Park, Jul 23, 2010 from 08:00 pm to 09:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Join us as we pay tribute to our longtime friend Barbara (Babs) Peterson

Rachel Carson Trail Friends & Family Challenge (Hartwood Acres Park, Jun 19, 2010 from 12:00 pm to 08:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

An 8.4-mile endurance hike from Hartwood Acres Park

Rachel Carson Trail Homestead Challenge (Springdale High School, Jun 19, 2010 from 10:00 am to 06:20 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

An 18-mile endurance hike from the Rachel Carson Homestead

Rachel Carson Trail Challenge (Harrison Hills Park Bobwhite shelter, Jun 19, 2010 from 05:50 am to 08:55 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Annual 34-mile endurance trek.

Rachel Carson Trail Challenge Check-In (Old Firehouse, North Park, Jun 18, 2010 from 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Evening check-in for Rachel Carson Trail Challenge, Homestead Challenge, and Friends & Family Challenge participants

Challenge volunteer meeting 2/2 (Beaver Shelter, North Park, Jun 14, 2010 from 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Informational meeting for all Rachel Carson Trail Challenge volunteers

Challenge volunteer meeting 1/2 (Beaver Shelter, North Park, Jun 07, 2010 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 (Log Cabin Road, Jun 06, 2010 from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Eighth of eight extended training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail, 19.8 miles

Challenge training hike 4 of 4 (North Park Beaver shelter, Jun 06, 2010 from 08:00 am to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Last of four training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail to help prepare for the Challenge, 9.4 miles.

Rachel Carson Trail Maintenance Day (Emmerling Park, Jun 05, 2010 from 09:00 am to 01:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Join a work crew and help get the trail in shape