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RC Trail hike 2, 8.5 miles Tony is a MEETinPITTSBURGH Event Planner
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City / State	Springdale, PA, 15144
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Event Details I would like to get in 4 hikes covering the entire Rachel Carson trail before the end of the year. These can also help you determine if you may like to attempt the RCT Challenge next June, which is doing the entire 34 mile trail in 1 day. This is the second section, covering 8.5 miles This segment includes what are probably the 2 steepest hills on the trail One is a scary steep downhill, followed 10 minutes later by a scary, steeper uphill. However, there is a Sheetz in between them, which will be a good place for a break, and a chance to use a real bathroom! There will also be plenty of moderate hills, this will be a pretty good workout. It is considered to be the 2nd most difficult portion of the trail. I would expect this hike to take about 3.5 to 4 hours. We will meet at the Springdale VFW at 9:45 AM. At 10:00 AM, we will take as many cars as needed to get everyone to the start point, which is at Bull Creek at Ridge Rd., Tarentum, Pa. 15084. Since this is a shuttle hike, NO DOGS are permitted. Please bring something to snack on, (if you forget, Sheetz to the rescue) and quart or two of water is always a good idea. I would also recommend hiking boots and a hiking pole(s). This hike is also posted to the meetup.com hiking group. Please observe the following Trail Ethics, as reprinted from the website: At all times while hiking the Rachel Carson Trail, please: Be courteous to people living along the trail. Remember, you are generally on private property. Respect the land and its owners. If asked to leave, do so. Stay on the trail. Do not camp or build fires along the trail. Refrain from bringing dogs and bicycles on the trail. Keep off the trail with motorized vehicles. Carry out your own trash; help by picking up others’ litter. Recognize your limitations and your assumed risk. The Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy and the landowners want you to enjoy your hike; neither will take the responsibility for personal injury or losses while using the trail.