California Trail Days
trail building amp; improvement.
Late May
Pennsylvania Hiking Week, throughout PA
The PA DCNR and the Keystone Trails Association offer almost 100 guided hikes and walks over nine days at many different locations throughout PA (2009)
National Trails Day
Events to celebrate and maintain trails are scheduled nation-wide. See American Hiking Society
Mid June
Rachel Carson Trail Challenge, Pittsburgh
32-mile end-to-end trail endurance challenge over many rollercoaster hills.
Late June
American Red Cross Fat Tire Classic, Winter Park, CO
More than 500 hikers have a choice of trails for all ranges of ability in support of the Red Cross. Entry fee: $35 to $60, including T-shirt, meals and entertainment (2004)
Mid July
Prowl the Sproul Hyner, PA
Three-days of guided hikes in Sproul Forest for hikers of all ability levels hosted by the Keystone Trails Association, adults $30 (2009); camping, 10 k trail race, kayaking and meals available at extra cost
Mid Sept
Susquehanna Super Hike York County, PA
25-mile hike or trail run challenge over the rolling river hills of the lower Susquehanna Gorge, $50-$85 (2009)
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