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National Trails Day AHT Ride - Saturday, June 7, 2008
Elkhenge Music Festival - 4pm - Saturday, September
20 2008 Blackwater Canyon Bike Ride - Saturday, September 27, 2008 Highlands Trail Foundation will host a guided bike ride in the Blackwater Canyon on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2008. The ride will begin in Thomas and end at the U.S. Forest Service Nursery Bottom in Bretz. HTF volunteers will transport shuttle drivers to Thomas, but space constraints will not permit transport of bicycles or passengers. Shuttle drivers will meet at noon at the Bretz trailhead. 1:00pm Blackwater Canyon Bike Ride Riders will depart from Purple Fiddle in Thomas at 1:00pm. Helmets are required. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants will not only enjoy the beauty of the canyon and the Allegheny Highlands Trail, but will also learn about railroad history and future plans for AHT development. All downhill, the 12.5-mile ride will take approximately three hours including rest stops and exploration of historic sites.
The ride is appropriate for all skill levels, but generally not recommended for children under 10. A parent or guardian must accompany children under 18. Helmets are required for all participants, who should carry plenty of water and dress for the weather. Mountain bikes or other fat tire bicycles are recommended for the packed dirt and gravel trail surface, but hybrid or cross bikes are also suitable. For more information on the ride, contact HTF by email at karen@elkinsbike.com or by phone at 304-636-4519. For information on the Leaf Peepers Festival, visit www.canaanvalley.org or call 800-422-3304 toll-free.
[Allegheny Highlands Trail Map]
[Newsletter]
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There are several events planned for the Allegheny
Highlands Trail in the upcoming months.