Hiking - Rachel Carson (Experienced) - 32 Miles

This will be the final conditioning hike Trail Buddies will host for the 2025 Rachel Carson Trail Challenge in order to give our legs and feet plenty of time to rest. This hike will once again start in Harrison Hills and cover the most difficult terrain of the entire challenge. We’ll meet in the morning at Aldi's along Route 8 and carpool to Harrison Hills in as few vehicles as possible. We’ll pass through all four checkpoints (Bull Creek, Again Park, Log Cabin and Shaffer Run), and I'll have a resupply cooler stashed along the trail halfway through our hike.

As is the norm with most Rachel hikes, it’s difficult to predict what the trail conditions will be like, so plan on getting wet and muddy unless we’re fortunate enough to receive a solid week of dry weather. Be sure to pack enough snacks and water to keep you going throughout our hike and consider bringing a spare change of clothes in case you get more Rachel on you than you’d like during our adventure. Of course, I'll be keeping tradition alive by swinging by Chipotle after our final conditioning hike as an early pre challenge celebration.

MEETING LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/bfChU4u1K3eL14D88

This event is classified as Experienced

Buddy Points: 54.6

Qualifying Badges: Rachel Carson 100 Miles, Hike 500 Miles, 52 Hike Challenge

View this event on our website or preview a printer friendly report

Are you new to Trail Buddies or the outdoors? Read our Mission Statement

Did you know there’s s'more to Trail Buddies than dirt, mud, snow, campfires, and cold hard miles? Learn of s'more ways you can become involved with our amAzing tramily off the trail.

Check out our previous newsletters

Trail Buddies Terms: We've updated our membership agreement, click here for the latest update.