Volunteers needed for the 15th Annual Rachel Carson Trail Challenge

The Allegheny County Parks Department today announced that Harrison Hills Park is in need of volunteers for the 15^th Annual Rachel Carson Trail Challenge. The event, which includes three different challenges for hikers, will take place on Saturday, June 18. The trail challenge will be followed by a picnic for the nearly 1000 event participants hosted by the Friends of Harrison Hills Park from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the park’s Environmental Learning Center.

Volunteers are needed for the picnic and are requested to work two-hour shifts. Those interested are welcomed to sign up for as many shifts as they wish. Volunteers will be responsible for grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, serving food, keeping drink coolers filled, and general clean-up throughout the day. 

Volunteers are also needed to set up tents and supplies from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, and Friday, June 17. 

A free t-shirt will be given to volunteers who work two hours or more. To register, call 724-224-4102 or e-mail friendsofharrisonhills@comcast.net. Be sure to state the day and times you are willing to volunteer, as well as your t-shirt size.

The 15^th Annual Rachel Carson Trail Challenge includes more than 600 Challengers beginning at dawn in North Park and hiking more than 34 miles to Harrison Hills Park. More than 200 Homestead Challengers will begin at noon in Springdale and hike 18 miles to Harrison Hills Park, and more than 150 Friends & Family Challengers will begin at Bull Creek Road and hike seven miles to the park.

For more information, visit www.rachelcarsontrails.org/rct/challenge.