Schedule subject to change.
Many questions can be answered on our FAQ page.

We will primarily be following the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) and C&O Towpath (C&O) with some road riding to get to events. 
We recommend that each rider purchase a copy of The TrailBook.

Saturday, July 14

Day 1
25 miles

Meals
  • Breakfast-please eat before we depart
  • Lunch-pack a lunch to enjoy on the trail (there are very few places to stop for food along today’s route)
  • Dinner-we will eat at Blackberry Meadows Farm (cost $5)

Accommodations
  • We will be camping at Blackberry Meadows Farm
  • Needed equipment-Camping gear

Butler, PA to Natrona Heights, PA 

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The first day’s ride will include sections of the scenic Butler-Freeport Community Trail and end with some hilly road riding into Natrona Heights, PA.  Traffic will be present.  Group riding and helmets are a must.  We will be traveling through areas that have seen heavy fracking activity over the past 18 months including the installation of the new pipeline.  The day will start with a street-fair-style event in Butler and end with a camp out at Blackberry Meadows Farm.


Events:
Big Butler Send-Off Hosted by Marcellus Outreach Butler
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10am - Noon
101 E Diamond St Butler, PA 16001
This family focused event will be highlighted with speakers, musicians, and entertainment for the kids.  Speakers include: Mel Packer from Marcellus Protest., Dana Dolney from PA CLAW. and others.
Riders will depart at 11:45.

Right to Farm Event Hosted by Blackberry Meadows Farm
6pm-8pm
7115 Ridge Road, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Pittsburgh's most community oriented CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) will be hosting the riders for a night of camping, community, and some of the best produce around.
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