Past events
- 2011-05-14T14:00:00+04:00
- 2011-05-14T15:00:00+04:00
Annual Public Meeting
The Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy annual public meeting
- Contact Steve Mentzer
- 412-512-4544
iCal
- 2011-05-14T13:00:00+04:00
- 2011-05-14T14:00:00+04:00
Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Annual picnic for all past, present, and future volunteers
- Contact Steve Mentzer
- 412-512-4544
- iCal
- 2011-05-08T08:00:00+04:00
- 2011-05-08T15:00:00+04:00
Challenge training hike 4 of 8
Elevation change 5055 feet, 13.4 miles
- 2011-05-01T08:00:00+04:00
- 2011-05-01T14:00:00+04:00
Challenge training hike 3 of 8
Elevation change 4132 feet, 9.7 miles
- 2011-04-29T18:30:00+04:00
- 2011-04-29T19:30:00+04:00
Talk: Preparing for the Challenge
Learn how other hikers completed the Challenge
- Contact Kathleen Ganster
- iCal
- 2011-04-24T08:00:00+04:00
- 2011-04-24T14:00:00+04:00
Challenge training hike 2 of 8
Elevation change 4925 feet, 8.9 miles
- 2011-04-23T09:00:00+04:00
- 2011-04-23T13:00:00+04:00
Rachel Carson Trail Cleanup Day
Join a work crew and help get the trail in shape
- Contact Steve Mentzer
- 412-512-4544
- iCal
- 2011-04-17T08:00:00+04:00
- 2011-04-17T14:00:00+04:00
Spring Season Hike
A 7.7 mile hike on the Rachel Carson Trail
- Contact TBD
- iCal
- 2011-04-17T08:00:00+04:00
- 2011-04-17T14:00:00+04:00
Challenge training hike 1 of 8
Elevation change 3749 feet, 7.7 miles
- 2011-03-12T10:00:00-04:56
- 2011-03-12T11:00:00-04:56
Prepare For the 2011 Rachel Carson Trail Challenge
A presentation on strategies for successfully completing the Challenge
- 2011-02-06T10:30:00-04:56
- 2011-02-06T14:00:00-04:56
Winter Season Hike
A winter hike on the Harmony Trail!
- Contact Mark Eyerman
- 412-492-0375
- iCal
- 2010-12-29T10:00:00-04:56
- 2010-12-29T15:00:00-04:56
December Hike
Come join us on the Mason Dixon Trail southeast of Harrisburg December 29th at 10AM
- Contact Patty Brunner
- 724-325-3224
- iCal
- 2010-10-17T09:30:00+04:00
- 2010-10-17T12:00:00+04:00
Fall Season Hike
A 7-mile hike on the Rachel Carson Trail
- Contact Steve Mentzer
- 412-512-4544
- iCal
- 2010-10-03T09:00:00+04:00
- 2010-10-03T13:30:00+04:00
Hike to remember Barb Peterson
A 6-7 hike and potluck organized by friends of Barb Peterson
- Contact Kate Fissell
- iCal
- 2010-08-28T06:30:00+04:00
- 2010-08-28T20:30:00+04:00
Baker Trail UltraChallenge
A 50-mile ultramarathon on the southern section of the Baker Trail
- Contact Steve Mentzer
- 412-512-4544
- iCal
- 2010-08-22T10:00:00+04:00
- 2010-08-22T15:00:00+04:00
Final Trail Maintenance prior to the Baker UltraChallenge
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
- Contact Patty Brunner
- 724-325-3224
- iCal
- 2010-07-23T21:00:00+04:00
- 2010-07-23T23:45:00+04:00
Summer Season Hike
A full moon hike on various trails in North Park
- Contact Steve Mentzer
- 412-512-4544
- iCal
- 2010-07-23T20:00:00+04:00
- 2010-07-23T21:00:00+04:00
Barb Peterson Tribute
Join us as we pay tribute to our longtime friend Barbara (Babs) Peterson
- Contact Steve Mentzer
- 412-512-4544
- iCal
- 2010-06-19T12:00:00+04:00
- 2010-06-19T20:00:00+04:00
Rachel Carson Trail Friends & Family Challenge
An 8.4-mile endurance hike from Hartwood Acres Park
- Web
- Contact Steve Mentzer
- 412-512-4544
- iCal
- 2010-06-19T10:00:00+04:00
- 2010-06-19T18:20:00+04:00
Rachel Carson Trail Homestead Challenge
An 18-mile endurance hike from the Rachel Carson Homestead
- Web
- Contact Steve Mentzer
- 412-512-4544
- iCal
- 2010-06-19T05:50:00+04:00
- 2010-06-19T20:55:00+04:00
Rachel Carson Trail Challenge
Annual 34-mile endurance trek.
- Web
- Contact Steve Mentzer
- 412-512-4544
- iCal
- 2010-06-18T17:00:00+04:00
- 2010-06-18T20:00:00+04:00
Rachel Carson Trail Challenge Check-In
Evening check-in for Rachel Carson Trail Challenge, Homestead Challenge, and Friends & Family Challenge participants
- Contact Steve Mentzer
- 412-512-4544
- iCal
- 2010-06-14T19:00:00+04:00
- 2010-06-14T20:30:00+04:00
Challenge volunteer meeting 2/2
Informational meeting for all Rachel Carson Trail Challenge volunteers
- Contact Steve Mentzer
- 412-512-4544
- iCal
- 2010-06-07T19:00:00+04:00
- 2010-06-07T20:30:00+04:00
Challenge volunteer meeting 1/2
Informational meeting for all Rachel Carson Trail Challenge volunteers
- Contact Steve Mentzer
- 412-512-4544
- iCal
- 2010-06-06T08:00:00+04:00
- 2010-06-06T17:00:00+04:00
Challenge training hike 8 of 8
Eighth of eight extended training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail, 19.8 miles
- Web
- Contact Bob Mulshine
- 717-421-8381
- iCal
- 2010-06-06T08:00:00+04:00
- 2010-06-06T14:00:00+04:00
Challenge training hike 4 of 4
Last of four training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail to help prepare for the Challenge, 9.4 miles.
- Web
- Contact Phil Hirsch
- 412-373-2053
- iCal
- 2010-06-05T09:00:00+04:00
- 2010-06-05T13:00:00+04:00
Rachel Carson Trail Maintenance Day
Join a work crew and help get the trail in shape
- Contact Tom Armstrong
- 412-874-8870
- iCal
- 2010-06-05T08:00:00+04:00
- 2010-06-05T14:00:00+04:00
Challenge training hike 3 of 4
Third of four training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail to help prepare for the Challenge, 9.1 miles.
- Web
- Contact Phil Hirsch
- 412-373-2053
- iCal
- 2010-06-04T16:00:00+04:00
- 2010-06-06T15:00:00+04:00
Need Volunteer Hours? North Country Maintenance applies
The North Country Trail is having a trail maintenance in the Allegheny National Forest. Your volunteer hours here can apply to your VOLUNTEER PASS for the 2010 Rachel Carson Trail Challenge. Come for part of a day or all weekend.
- Contact Patty Brunner
- 724-325-3224
- iCal
- 2010-05-30T08:00:00+04:00
- 2010-05-30T16:00:00+04:00
Challenge training hike 7 of 8
Seventh of eight extended training hikes on the Rachel Carson Trail, 18.5 miles
- Web
- Contact Donna Stolz
- 412-303-6102
- iCal