Past Events

Rachel Carson Trail Family Challenge (Tarentum, Jun 20, 2009 from 02:00 pm to 08:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

A 7-mile endurance hike from Tarentum

Rachel Carson Trail Homestead Challenge (Springdale High School, Jun 20, 2009 from 11:00 am to 06:40 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

A 16-mile endurance hike from near the Rachel Carson Homestead

Rachel Carson Trail Challenge (North Park Beaver shelter, Jun 20, 2009 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 19, 2009 from 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

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

Challenge volunteer meeting 2/2 (Beaver Shelter, North Park, Jun 15, 2009 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 08, 2009 from 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Informational meeting for all Rachel Carson Trail Challenge volunteers

Challenge training hike 4 of 4 (Harrison Hills Park, Jun 07, 2009 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. Difficulty 5, 7 miles.

Challenge training hike 8 of 8 (Tarentum, Jun 07, 2009 from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Difficulty 9, 19.3 miles

Challenge training hike 3 of 4 (Tarentum, Jun 06, 2009 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. Difficulty 6, 9.2 miles.

Challenge training hike 2 of 4 (Springdale, May 31, 2009 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. Difficulty 8, 10 miles.

Challenge training hike 7 of 8 (Springdale, May 31, 2009 from 08:00 am to 04:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Difficulty 8, 18.9 miles

Challenge training hike 1 of 4 (Dorseyville, May 30, 2009 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. Difficulty 4, 8.9 miles.

Hike to the Sustainable Feast (Springdale High School, May 24, 2009 from 09:30 am to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

An 8 mile hike to Rachel's Sustainable Feast in Springdale

Challenge training hike 6 of 8 (Log Cabin Road, May 24, 2009 from 08:00 am to 04:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Difficulty 7, 15.6 miles

Rachel Carson Trail Maintenance Day (Bull Creek Road, May 23, 2009 from 09:00 am to 01:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Join a work crew and help get the trail in shape

Challenge training hike 5 of 8 (Creighton, May 17, 2009 from 08:00 am to 03:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Difficulty 7, 14.4 miles

Challenge training hike 4 of 8 (Creighton, May 10, 2009 from 08:00 am to 03:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Difficulty 6, 13.8 miles

Annual Public Meeting (The Cabin, North Park, May 09, 2009 from 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

The Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy annual public meeting

Volunteer Appreciation Picnic (The Cabin, North Park, May 09, 2009 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 03, 2009 from 08:00 am to 02:00 pm) — by Steve Mentzer

Difficulty 6, 10.1 miles