Cambria County Conservation & Recreation Authority

06/15/2026

Need a cool, new hat? We got you! Volunteer this Saturday at the 2026 Ghost Town Trail Challenge to claim yours 👏

Message us if you’re interested in helping for a couple hours! We would love to share some opportunities to be involved this weekend 👻

06/12/2026

Many volunteers still needed - check out the list in our original post below! ⬇️ Volunteers get the new Ghost Town Trail hat, featuring the completed loop!

06/06/2026

REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT! ⏰👻

TODAY is your LAST chance to register for the Ghost Town Trail Challenge on June 20th!

After midnight, registration disappears faster than a ghost at sunrise. Unfortunately, we cannot accept late entries due to event planning and logistics.

Here’s what we have:
🏃‍♀️🚶 50K (32 miles) Run/Walk
🏃‍♂️🚶 25K (16 miles) Run/Walk
🏃🚶 12K (7.5 miles) Run/Walk
🔥🏃 NEW! 50-Mile Run featuring the new loop on the Ghost Town Trail system

Whether you're chasing a PR, a personal challenge, or just an excuse to spend a beautiful day on the trail, there's a distance with your name on it.

Don't be the one posting on June 21st, "Wait... registration closed?" 👻

PS - not up for it this year? That’s ok, consider volunteering! Message us if you’re interested, we still need about 30 helpers!

https://www.runsignup.com/Race/PA/Ebensburg/GTTChallenge

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06/04/2026

Tonight at the Ebensburg trailhead!

06/04/2026

🧙‍♀️🎃 Costume ride on the GTT loop?
Yes, please. ✅

Dress up and join us this October for a fun-filled costume bike ride benefiting the Friends of the Trails Program! Whether you're a superhero, spooky skeleton, or your favorite character, come ride with us for a great cause.

Our trails are free for everyone to enjoy, and the Friends of the Trails Program helps support their maintenance, improvements, and expansion so they can continue serving our community for years to come.

Pre-registration is encouraged to help us plan for a safe and enjoyable event for all participants. 👻

More info and to register (psst - it’s FREE! Donations are optional): https://www.bikesignup.com/race/pa/ebensburg/gttpedaltreat

06/01/2026

🚨 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🚨

The Ghost Town Trail Challenge is back on Saturday, June 20th, and this year we're going BIGGER than ever with a brand-new 50-MILE option! 🏃‍♂️💨

With the full Ghost Town Trail loop now complete, participants will be tackling 50 miles, 50K, 25K, and 12K courses—and we need an amazing team of volunteers to help keep them fueled, cheered on, and headed in the right direction!

Ways to help:

🥤 WORK AT AN AID STATION
Vintondale
• Shift 1: 6:30 AM – 10:00 AM (3–4 volunteers needed)
• Shift 2: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (3–4 volunteers needed)
• Shift 3: 1:00 PM – 3:45 PM (2 volunteers needed)
Nanty Glo
• Shift 2: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (1 volunteer needed)
• Shift 3: 2:00 PM – 5:25 PM (2 volunteers needed)
Beulah
• Shift 2: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (2 volunteers needed)
• Shift 3: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (2–3 volunteers needed)
• Shift 4: 5:00 PM – 7:05 PM (2 volunteers needed)
North Street (NEW for 50-miler only)
• 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (2 volunteers needed)
Vic Miller (NEW for 50-miler only)
• Shift 1: 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM (2 volunteers needed)
• Shift 2: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM (2 volunteers needed)

🏁 Help at the finish line
• 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM — drop in for any portion of the day that works for you!

Whether you can spare a few hours or take on a full shift, you'll play a huge role in helping our Challengers succeed.

Interested? Let us know!
📧 Email [email protected]
📱 Or send us a Facebook message

05/26/2026

We are so excited to use the new loop for the 50-mile course at the 2026 Ghost Town Trail Challenge! All participants (regardless of distance) get a special gift each year... Why not show off every inch of trail being used in the Challenge? 🤔

🗓️Registration closes June 6th! https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Ebensburg/GTTChallenge

05/13/2026

Interested in potentially switching to an e-bike? Not sure where to start? Check out one of these two events hosted on the Ghost Town Trail by Banik's Sales and Service!

✅ See a variety of trail-friendly electric bicycles
🚲 Test ride!
❓ Learn from local experts
👻 Enjoy the Ghost Town Trail

(814) 421-7492
banikssales.net

05/05/2026

✅ TRAIL UPDATE ✅

Repairs to the sinkholes near mile 24 on the Ghost Town Trail between Nanty Glo and Twin Rocks have been successfully completed, and the trail is now safe for use.

Please note that fencing in the repaired area will be reinstalled tomorrow. Enjoy the trail and stay safe!