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    • Trail mileage chart

    • Posted May 3, 2012
    • https://www.dropbox.com/s/nr1b82s5cojq478/TrailMileageChart.pdf. . . Read More

    • Butler to Saxonburg Ride

    • Posted April 30, 2012
    • May 5th meeting at 9am, Father Marinaro parking lot.  We will bike down the trail to Keasey Rd then onto Keasey and Neupert Roads.  Lunch (dutch treat) at the Cafe Contrary in Saxonburg.. . . Read More

    • Support the Butler Freeport Trail

    • Posted April 17, 2012
    • Dear Friend of the Butler Freeport Community Trail, The Butler Freeport Community Trail (BFCT) wants to thank you for your past support.  In an effort to improve and streamline our membership renewal process, we are sending you this email to request your membership renewal. Membership renewal has always been set as May 1st of each year.  Last. . . Read More

    • 2nd Annual BFT Dinner

    • Posted March 31, 2012
    • May 18th at the Tanglewood….time to be announced after our April meeting.. . . Read More

    • BFCTC Monthly Meeting

    • Posted March 31, 2012
    • First Monday of each month (except holidays, second Monday) 7 pm at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, 134 Marwood Rd, entrance #4, Cabot.. . . Read More

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Trail Heads

The Butler-Freeport Community Trail is about an hour northeast of the City of Pittsburgh. The 21 mile rail-trail on the corridor, open since 1989, is nestled in the scenic wooded valley that follows Little Buffalo Creek to Buffalo Creekand on to the Allegheny River at Freeport. The trail is flat and easy to ride. Heading north from Butler, you’ll be on a slight incline. The trail surface moves from crushed stone to dirt to asphalt. Find A Trail Head»

Geocaching

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment. Learn More»

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The trail offers a safe, quiet, peaceful, green, asphalt-free place for daily walking, jogging, health-enhancing physical activity, and simply strolling. Benches or picnic tables are placed at regular intervals in scenic locations. Restroom facilities are available seasonally from May to October. During weekdays, one will find mothers with young children, groups of retired folks, and local children enjoying the trail. Evenings bring out local families. Read More»