Rachel Carson Trail Challenge Map Overview The Rachel Carson Trail is a hiking trail north and east of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania spanning 46 1 miles 74 2 kilometers between Harrison Hills County Park in the extreme northeast corner of Allegheny County and North Park in the north central area of the county The trail is extremely varied traversing several county parks following power and gas lines skirting suburban homes
The twenty seventh annual Rachel Carson Trail Challenge is on Saturday June 22 2024 the Saturday nearest the summer solstice the longest day of the year The Challenge is a 37 mile long one day sunrise to sunset endurance hike on much of the brutal Rachel Carson Trail Unlike a footrace the challenge is not to come in first or win The Rachel Carson Trail RCT is a hiking trail north and east of Pittsburgh that covers over 45 miles between Harrison Hills Park and North Park Because the trail passes close by the birthplace of ecologist Rachel Carson the trail was dedicated in her name The RCT was completed in February 1975
Rachel Carson Trail Challenge Map
Rachel Carson Trail Challenge Map
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2016 Rachel Carson Trail Challenge Results 34 Miles
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The Rachel Carson Trail is 37 miles of yellow blazed trail from North Park to Harrison Hills Park The trail has many access points and can be done in either direction The route does not have to be done as it is shown on this page At almost any intersection with a road the trail is accessible There is no camping so this trail is for day hiking Power line cuts are popular throughways 5200 Freeport Rd Natrona Heights PA 15065 REGISTRATION Free Hike the trail in one day The Rachel Carson Trail Challenge will take place on the Saturday nearest the summer solstice the longest day of the year The Challenge is a 35 mile long one day sunrise to sunset endurance hike on nearly the entire rugged Rachel Carson Trail
A Hiker s Guide to the Rachel Carson Trail A Hiker s Guide to the Rachel Carson Trail Availability history and preparing for the Rachel Carson Trail Challenge Plus 22 full color map pages detailed elevation profile and more Wire binding allows it to lay flat when open Dimensions 4 1 2 x 7 x 5 16 More Views Details 2021 It is approximately 36 miles long but can vary each year based on trail rerouting The Homestead Challenge is half that distance approximately 18 miles long and is named because it is close to the Rachel Carson Homestead Each year the direction the challenge travels reverses In 2023 the challenge will go from Harrison Hills to North Park
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Rachel Carson Trail Springdale to Bull Creek Explore this 9 1 mile point to point trail near Springdale Pennsylvania Generally considered a moderately challenging route it takes an average of 4 h 45 min to complete This is a popular trail for hiking running and walking but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day Twenty seventh annual one day endurance trek 2024 Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy Inc a nonprofit 501 c 3 organization tax ID 22 3225931
4 4 299 1 item Filter Copy to my lists Share Explore Rachel Carson Trail view hand curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers campers and nature lovers like you View full map Find On Map Difficulty Unknown Length 37 13 Miles County Allegheny Trail Description The Rachel Carson Trail is a hiking trail north and east of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania spanning over 35 miles between Harrison Hills County Park in the extreme northeast corner of Allegheny County and North Park in the north central area of the county
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