{"product_id":"intro-to-the-rachel-carson-hike-series","title":"Curious about the Rachel Carson Trail and learning to hike longer distances or tackle technical terrain? Training for backpacking season? Thinking about taking on the 2024 Trail Challenge? We'll be hiking the entirety of the 45.7 mile RCT over a series...","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-e5d73605511f9cf6d342\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-e5d73605511f9cf6d342\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCurious about the Rachel Carson Trail and learning to hike longer distances or tackle\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etough and technical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eterrain? Training for backpacking season? Thinking about taking on the 2024 Trail Challenge? We'll be hiking the entirety of the 45.7 mile RCT over a series of 5 section hikes. Join us for one or hike them all!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1645629293518_47353\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can expect a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echallenge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon these hikes, but we'll move together at a steady pace* and take a few snack\/water breaks as needed. BYO snacks\/lunch and adequate water for each hike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*While there is not a pace requirement for this hike, hikers should be comfortable hiking on technical terrain, and able to hike at around a 2 mile per hour pace when hilly conditions exist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1645629293518_47353\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHIKE SCHEDULE - All hikes begin at 9am SHARP! \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOctober 21 - RCT Section Hike 1 - \u003c\/strong\u003eEastern Terminus to Bull Creek Road - 9.4 miles\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOctober 28 - RCT Section Hike 2 - \u003c\/strong\u003eBull Creek Rd. to Springdale VFW - 10 miles\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNovember 4 - RCT Section Hike 3 -\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSpringdale VFW to Emmerling Park - 8.1 miles\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNovember 11 - RCT Section Hike 4 -\u003c\/strong\u003e Emmerling Park to Harmar Shelter - 10.4 miles\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNovember 18\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRCT Section Hike 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Harmar Shelter to Western Terminus - 7.6 miles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* We hike in rain, shine, snow, etc. In the event of severe weather\/unsafe conditions, a rain date will be issued. Mileage is approximate. End time 1-2pm is for general planning purposes only - trail conditions often dictate how quickly a section of trail will take to compete. Please plan accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1645629293518_43972\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLed by 3ROC's Sarah, who \"discovered\" the RCT during her quest to hike 500 miles in 2021. She has loved hiking the trail ever since and completed the 19-mile Homestead Trail Challenge in 2023. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCo-leading the series is Jessica Schaefer, one of our community yoga instructors, runner and hiker. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach section hike is limited to 15 hikers, so\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eregister early\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand see what this incredible trail system that spans from Harrison Hills to North Park has to offer. It really is INCREDIBLE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Specific hike details, recommended gear list, meeting location and ride share\/shuttle options will be shared with registered participants via email a few days prior to each hike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis hike is not geared specifically for hikers planning to complete next year's Rachel Carson Trail Challenge -- we'll be traveling at a more relaxed pace. The\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rachelcarsontrails.org\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.rachelcarsontrails.org\/\"\u003eRachel Carson Trails Conservancy (RCTC)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers a great series of volunteer led\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rachelcarsontrails.org\/events\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.rachelcarsontrails.org\/events\"\u003eorientation and goal setting hikes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor challenge participants and others interested in hiking with a pace goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"3 Rivers Outdoor Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50082303344951,"sku":"210000127505","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/8704\/9506\/files\/337bcfb57b7bd0df2b54aaa00f08e446.jpg?v=1736282489","url":"https:\/\/3-rivers-outdoor-co.myshopify.com\/products\/intro-to-the-rachel-carson-hike-series","provider":"3 Rivers Outdoor Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}