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RAIL-TRAILS EVENTS & MEETINGS
| Rail-Trail Meeting Schedule |
May 28, 2009, Thursday
Candlelight Inn, Route 374, Union Dale
All are welcome! Dinner at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m.
June 25, 2009, Thursday
Lake Idlewild Pavillion (diagonally across from the Idlewild Ski Shop on Route 374)
All are welcome! Dinner at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Please bring a covered dish.
We'll provide hamburgs, hotdogs, place settings; BYOB.
July 23, 2009, Thursday
Water's Edge at Lake Lorain Golf Course, Route 370, Poyntelle
All are welcome! Dinner at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m.
No August meeting.
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| Great PA Cleanup on the D&H Rail-Trail |
A D&H Rail-Trail trash pickup will take place April 25 from 9a.m. until noon.
Meet at Herrick Center along Route 374. Parking is available on the sides of the trail. Garbage bags
and gloves will be provided. Other locations may be included. The cleanup is part of the
Great American Cleanup and is sponsored by PA CleanWays. We could use your help! Any questions,
please call the Rail-Trail office at 570-785-7245.
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| Trail Tenders to Meet on May 23, 2009 |
A "Trail Tenders" meeting will be held Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 1p.m.
at the Union Dale Methodist Church Hall (just off Rt. 171). All are invited to attend!
The "Trail Tenders" program provides the opportunity for hikers,
bikers, equestrians and all trail enthusiasts to assist the Rail-Trail Council in monitoring,
maintaining and enhancing the trails. The kick-off meeting last Fall attracted a fair amount of
volunteers and a lot of new great ideas. We plan to introduce the program again and review the
list of suggested activities and projects. Trail assessment forms have been developed and
sections of trail can be "adopted" for monitoring. Please visit the Trail Tender
social networking site to see what’s up on the trail and meet other tenders. A brochure is
available if you’jd like more information. Visit
www.ning.com
and sign up. After you have received confirmation of your sign-up, search trail tenders.
You’ll see D&H Trail Tenders — join the network.
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"Discover the D&H Rail-Trail Tours"
Sponsored in part by the United Way of Susquehanna County.
If you would like any special group activities or are interested in leading a nature walk,
fitness run, a running or walking group, please call the RT office at 570-785-7245.
All activities begin at the Forest City Trail head, off Rt. 247,
Forest City Industrial Park Rd. (unless otherwise noted).
Tuesday, June 9, 6 PM. Wildflower Hike with Jane Frye from the Forest City
Trailhead.
Saturday, June 20, 9 AM. Benefit Equestrian Trail Ride. This event is a senior project and
begins at Arlo's, Rt. 171, Ararat.
Saturday, June 27, 8:15 AM. Benefit Dog Walk meet at the Forest City Trailhead.
This event is a senior project to benefit Dessin Animal Shelter, Honesdale. $10. donation.
Saturday June 27, 9 AM. Hike to Panther's Bluff from the Simpson Trailhead. In conjunction with
Sierra Club hikers, led by Bob Morgan.
Sunday, July 12, 9 AM. Bike Ride, Forest City Trailhead, all levels. Bike maintenance
checklist. Sponsored by New Milford Bike Shop.
Sunday, July 26, 9 AM. Bike Ride, Forest City Trailhead, all levels. Sponsored by Cedar
Bike.
Saturday, August 1, 8 AM. Coal Cracker Run, Forest City Old Home Week, 2 or 5 mile.
Benefits Forest City High School Cross Country Team.
Thursday, July 30, Friday, July 31, & Saturday, August 1: Noon - 8 PM, Rail-Trail Booth, Old Home Week
on Main Street, Forest City. Come for Blueberry & Ice Cream Sundaes, Rail-Trail
information and merchandise.
Sunday, August 2, 9 AM. Hike to Stillwater Cliffs and special places around Forest City.
Meet on O&W (yellow gate), Route 171 North of Forest City, at lower Stillwater.
Sunday, September 13, 9 AM. D&H Long Distance Run - a half-marathon from
the Forest City Trailhead to Union Dale. Registration required.
Click here and print a copy of the "Discover the D&H Rail-Trail Tours" schedule to keep handy.
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| The 2nd Annual D&H Distance Run |
The D&H Distance Run set for Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009
• 9AM Start Time •
The first ½ marathon on the trail was a great success! Plans are underway for the
2nd annual run on September 13th.
The 13.1 mile race will be an "out and back" run on
the D&H Rail-Trail from Forest City to Union Dale. The run is a great tune-up for those
training for the Steamtown Marathon and a great race for those attempting longer distance runs.
This year the field is limited to the first 275 registrants.
Register as soon as possible.
For all the race information and a registration form, visit the Marathon page.
Any questions, contact the Rail-Trail office at 570-785-7245 or visit
NEPA Runner.
Click the thumbnail image to view photos of the 2008 D&H Distance Run.
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| Annual Events |
Lackawanna River Corridor Association "Canoe-A-Thon" Sat., May 9, 2009
Visit www.lrca.org
for details and registration information.
Old Home Week, Forest City, Thurs., July 30 - Sat., August 1 2009, noon to 8p.m.
Stop by the R-T booth featuring blueberries & ice cream!
Also, merchandise & information - come support this popular fund raising event.
Fall Festival at Elk Mountain, October 2009, (date to be announced)
Bike ride on Sunday at 10 a.m., snowmobile raffle, information booth, R-T merchandise, and
Mountain festivities from 12 noon to 4 p.m. each day. Visit elkskier.com
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101 Things To Do In Susquehanna County
#3. "Ride your Mountain Bike on the D&H RAIL TRAIL from Forest City to the NY
State border."
The Susquehanna County Commissioners invite you to experience the 101 best things to do in
Susquehanna County:
www.susquehanna.pa.us
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email: tccrail@epix.net