All events can be done on the 38-mile D&H Rail-Trail, PA’s 2021 Trail of the Year that starts in Simpson at Morse Ave and extends north through Forest City, Union Dale, Herrick, Ararat, Thompsom, Starrucca, Stevens Point and Lanesboro, ending at the NY border. The improved trail is Simpson to Ararat and Stevens Point to NY border. From Ararat to Stevens Point is graded original railroad surface, where a mountain bike is needed, but great for hiking and exploring. Call or email the office for a trail map and brochure. More information about our organization can be found on neparailtrails.org.

Challenge bike rides, walks, or hikes can be done anytime during the month of September, PA’s Trail Month. It is not necessary to complete your mileage all at once but can be spread out over the month. You can keep track of your mileage through Get Your Tail on the Trail. Note there are mile markers on the entire 38 miles.

Use any app to time and/or measure your distance for biking, walking, or running. Challenge yourself!

Each challenge is $20 and proceeds are used for continued trail maintenance and matching funds for grants to improve more trail sections. Every participant will receive a raffle ticket for gift certificates donated by our sponsors. All participants are invited to the wrap-up Challenge event – at Frank’s Place in Simpson. There will be a 10 AM bike ride (guided or on your own) and a guided hike to Panther’s Bluff. Food and music (by Jim Carro) will be 12:30- 2:30 PM. (Note no tee-shirts this year but we will have a variety of past tees free to choose from, while they last)

40-mile bike challenge
20-mile run or walk challenge
38-mile explore the entire D&H Rail-Trail

We run this event with generous donations from many sponsors. Please support them if you can and acknowledge their contribution to the D&H Rail-Trail as an invaluable resource, impacting local economic development, as well as the overall health of the region, serving bicyclists, hikers, walkers, runners, snowmobilers, nature lovers, and history buffs.

For trail details click here.

Your participation helps to fund the maintenance and further improvements on the D&H.

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.