Past events

  • 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.

  • 2006-06-19T19:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-06-19T20:30:00+04:00
June200619Monday

Jun 19, 2006 from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
North Park Beaver Shelter

All Rachel Carson Trail Challenge volunteers are requested to attend this meeting. Final instructions and last minute changes will be provided. Supplies will be distributed to Checkpoint Supervisors.

  • 2006-06-17T09:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-06-17T13:00:00+04:00
June200617Saturday

Jun 17, 2006 from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Ridge Road at Bull Creek Road

Help us clean up trash along the Rachel Carson Trail! As part of the statewide Great PA Cleanup campaign, the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy is organizing several cleanup days along the trail. Join us today as we remove trash strewn around the Bull Creek Road/Ridge Road intersection, just off Route 28 exit 14 in Fawn Township.

  • 2006-06-12T19:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-06-12T20:30:00+04:00
June200612Monday

Jun 12, 2006 from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
North Park Beaver Shelter

All Rachel Carson Trail Challenge volunteers are requested to attend this meeting. Discussion of the Challenge, what to do, what to bring, and what to expect. Maps and volunteer guides will be distributed.

  • 2006-06-11T08:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-06-11T14:00:00+04:00
June200611Sunday

Jun 11, 2006 from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM
North Park Beaver shelter

Last of four training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail to help prepare for the Challenge. Difficulty 4, 8.5 miles.

  • 2006-06-10T08:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-06-10T14:00:00+04:00
June200610Saturday

Jun 10, 2006 from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Dorseyville

Third of four training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail to help prepare for the Challenge. Difficulty 8, 9.5 miles.

  • 2006-06-04T08:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-06-04T14:00:00+04:00
June20064Sunday

Jun 04, 2006 from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Springdale

Second of four training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail to help prepare for the Challenge. Difficulty 6, 8.5 miles.

  • 2006-06-03T10:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-06-03T13:00:00+04:00
June20063Saturday

Jun 03, 2006 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Saxonburg Road at Donnelville Road

Help us clean up trash along the Rachel Carson Trail! As part of National Trails Day, REI is organizing a trash cleanup day along the Trail. Join us today as we remove trash strewn along Alter Road and Saxonburg Road in Fawn and Harrison Townships. Please dress appropriately: wear sturdy, comfortable shoes, long pants and a long sleeve shirt to avoid being scratched. REI will provide refreshments, work gloves, safety glasses and all other tools and materials along with first aid if needed. All volunteers who pre-register will receive a free REI "Get Dirty" t-shirt!

  • 2006-06-03T08:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-06-03T14:00:00+04:00
June20063Saturday

Jun 03, 2006 from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Tarentum

First of four training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail to help prepare for the Challenge. Difficulty 5, 7 miles.

  • 2006-05-20T09:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-05-20T13:00:00+04:00
May200620Saturday

May 20, 2006 from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Crouse Run and Rocky Dell Run

Help us clean up trash along the Rachel Carson Trail! As part of the statewide Great PA Cleanup campaign, the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy is organizing several cleanup days along the trail. Join us today as we remove trash along Crouse Run and Rocky Dell Run in Hampton Township.

  • 2006-05-13T16:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-05-13T17:00:00+04:00
May200613Saturday

May 13, 2006 from 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM
North Park boathouse, second floor

Learn about the progress the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy has made toward its goals and about the Rachel Carson Trail Challenge and the Baker Trail UltraChallenge for both participants and volunteers. Free and open to all! We'll also be accepting advance registrations for the Rachel Carson Trail Challenge, subject to our registration limit. Registration forms will be available at the meeting for you to fill out and payment must be made at that time.

  • 2006-05-13T12:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-05-13T15:00:00+04:00
May200613Saturday

May 13, 2006 from 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM
North Park boathouse, second floor

Calling all volunteers! If you participated in a trail work crew, or helped out on the Challenge or UltraChallenge, or any other activity related to our trails or would like to, then please attend our Volunteer Appreciation Picnic! There'll be food and drink and lots of discussion about trail related topics. Takes place prior to our Annual Public Meeting.

  • 2006-04-22T11:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-04-22T12:00:00+04:00
April200622Saturday

Apr 22, 2006 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Downtown Pittsburgh (near the David Lawrence Convention Center)

Allegheny County, Chatham College, and the Rachel Carson Homestead invite you to celebrate the dedication of the Rachel Carson Bridge (formerly the Ninth Street Bridge) at Ninth Street and Fort Duquesne Boulevard.

  • 2006-04-22T08:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-04-22T16:00:00+04:00
April200622Saturday

Apr 22, 2006 from 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Log Cabin Road

Venture Outdoors, in conjunction with the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy, has planned a maintenance day on the Rachel Carson Trail in preparation for the 34 mile Rachel Carson Trail Challenge. The upcoming Challenge will be the 10th anniversary, so let's put the trail in the best shape it's ever been. Tasks include painting blazes, pruning branches, cutting limbs, removing fallen trees, and clearing undergrowth. If you have your own tools, please bring them as we may not have enough to go around. Tools to bring: BOW SAWS OR PRUNING SAWS, long handle LOPPERS, WEED WHIPS, MACHETE, and the old manual HEDGE TRIMMER. A pick and shovel could come in handy. Please let Don know you'll be attending.

  • 2006-04-02T09:00:00+04:00
  • 2006-04-02T15:00:00+04:00
April20062Sunday

Apr 02, 2006 from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
HT northern terminus

Spring maintenance on the Harmony Trail. We will be digging out a clogged culvert that crosses the trail. Meet at Route 910 parking area in the valley a half mile west of Route 19, Wexford. Bring shovels and other digging implements if you have them; we have extras but it may not be enough to go around.