On March 9, we had a very productive workday on the trail and had a great turnout. We made progress clearing the way for the bridge at the Butler end. We are scheduling regular monthly workdays on the first Saturday of the month. Please check the website, Facebook, or your email (if you’re on the. . . Read More
Seems to get away from me and I apologize for the amount of time between posts. So, two for tonight. I would like to congratulate Joel Warren, our new Vice President and our newest Board member Larry Griffith. They join our existing board…Bob Ingoldsby, Bobbi Diller, Debbie Sweetnam, Rick Carr, Ouch Roenigk,. . . Read More
April 7th at the Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin, Butler
Doors open at 4, dinner at 5.
Cost of the dinner is $20.
We will hold a silent auction and a white elephant sale.
For reservations email butlerfreeporttrail@yahoo.com and send a check payable to BFCTC, PO Box 533, Saxonburg, PA. 16056.
The 2011 dinner sold out quickly.
More details including the menu. . . Read More
Is everyone getting excited? Couple things I would like to post…
Please get to registration early, last bus leaves Lernerville for the start at 8:30.
There is a warm building at the start along with portojohns.
Belongings will be collected at the start and bussed to the finish, do not wait till the last minute to check your. . . Read More
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»
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 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»
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»