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SUMMARY:Hellbender Extinction Grand Depart in Morgantown\, West Virginia
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”teammateRow”][vc_column width=”1/4″ el_class=”teammateImage”][vc_single_image image=”64675″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ el_class=”teammateDescription”][vc_row_inner el_class=”TeammateContent”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\n\nHellbender Extinction Grand Depart \nDedication: These routes\, and every future route\, will be dedicated to my little sister\, HalieAnn\, who was killed by a motorist on October 12th\, 2024. She was hit while riding the bike I built for her specifically to bikepack South America with me. She was my best friend. She was also a trail builder\, chainsaw enthusiast\, climber\, poet\, artist\, and cyclist\, and much more than I can write here. I will never again ride a mile without thinking about her and I will likely dedicate every route I ever create to her. Learn about her here. \nPrice: FREE! (With an optional donation below) \nSchedule \nStart Time: 7:00 AM on Saturday May 31st\, 2025 \nEnd Time: 6:00 PM on Monday\, June 2nd\, 2025 \nParty Location: The ride will conclude on Monday night at Short Story Brewing for drinks and a celebration! \nParking & Meeting Points \nThe ride will start from Cooper’s Rock State Forest. We are being provided secure\, free parking at the Coopers Rock Office lot (39.660728\, -79.780952)\, about half a mile from the main entrance. We will meet here! \nCooper’s Rock offers a wide variety of camping options for those coming from out of town. We recommend staying here before the depart! \nNote: If you do the ride outside of the Grand Depart in June\, you cannot park here. Instead\, we recommend calling Coopers Rock and asking about their “overflow” lot. Otherwise\, you can start the ride from Morgantown\, park at a parking garage\, or choose your own start elsewhere. \nAbout the Ride \nThis ride is as metal as the Hellbender: Starting at the famous Cooper’s Rock State Forest you get to pick from 5 route options that\, combined\, total nearly 950 miles and 100\,000 feet of Appalachian climbing\, with choices of length from 60 to 310 miles. We tried our best\, but an average of 100ft/mile was the best we could do in this mountain country\, making it your own personal version of Hell in every route!\n\nRiders will traverse the Monongahela (Monoga-Hell-Yea!) River Basin\, a richly diverse region in Appalachia and home to the Eastern Hellbender. The Extinction routes explore 3 rivers\, dozens of creeks\, over 15 swim spots (more if you get creative!)\, waterfalls\, and enough Appalachian scenery to make a Hellbender cry.\n\nExplore the 3 states in the West-Mary-Vania region: 11 wild areas and state forests\, 5 local breweries in West Virginia and Maryland\, and visit unique small towns across all on one incredible ride!\n\nThe namesake: The raddest creature in the river\, the Hellbender Salamander (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) or the snot otter\, lasagna lizard\, devil dog\, mud-devil\, mud dog\, water dog\, grampus\, Allegheny alligator\, and leverian water newt.\n\nStory goes that this bad boy got his name from early European settlers turned hillbillies\, who thought to themselves: \n“This here is a creature from Hell where it is bent on returning!“ \nStill\, others say that when these salt-of-the-earth river folk scooped up the Hellbender from the water for closer inspection\, that merely looking at its skin reminded them of the horrible tortures of the infernal regions. \nWhen thinking of sick Appalachian animals\, how could it possibly get any sicker than that? However\, this lasagna lizard is nosediving straight for extinction. Yep\, turns out all the chemicals\, dams\, and habitat destruction in rivers isn’t great at supporting life. (Who knew?) I will be the first to tell you that the Hellbender is PISSED about that. Hell\, I would be too if all I lived in those rivers. \nSo we figured\, while we bike and boat in the pristine Hellbender habitat of the Monongahela River Basin without a care in the world\, the least we could do is light a fire under our ass too. These damning routes were created to fire you up with pure ecologically righteous rage! Thus\, the Hellbender’s Extinction was born. \nWeather Disclaimer \nThis is the date and the ride\, no rain checks! Pack for all weather! \nGPX File \nWe have added 4 new routes! Download GPX file for all 5 routes here. \nSuggested Packing List \nHellbender Suggested Packing List: Link here. \nDonations! \nDonate to Win: Our pals over at the Friends of Decker’s Creek (FODC) have been kind enough to donate some amazing prizes to the ride! FODC is a local West Virginia nonprofit organization that works tirelessly to clean up decades of environmental degradation inflicted on our local watershed. Over time\, they are improving the natural qualities of the Deckers Creek Watershed\, increasing public concern for its health\, and promoting its enjoyment. \nWhen you register for the Grand Depart and donate to FODC\, you’ll be entered into a raffle to win custom FODC bikepacking straps or an FODC Rain Barrel that will continue to protect our waterways! Donate a minimum of $5 and send the confirmation to jrex114@gmail.com for your chance to win! Donate to FODC \n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://bikepackingroots.org/event/hellbender-extinction-grand-depart-in-morgantown-west-virginia/
LOCATION:Morgantown\, West Virginia
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SUMMARY:2025 Finger Lakes Tour with 718 Outdoors in Syracuse\, NY
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”teammateRow”][vc_column width=”1/4″ el_class=”teammateImage”][vc_single_image image=”67171″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ el_class=”teammateDescription”][vc_row_inner el_class=”TeammateContent”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””]718 Outdoors in Brooklyn: 2025 Tour and Micro-Tour Season \nRegistration Opens January 3rd\, 2025 \nFor those considering a trip with 718 Outdoors in 2025\, be sure to visit the Testimonials Page. \nItems listed as “Sold Out” are not yet open for registration. \nEach Tour accommodates 16 riders\, along with the organizer and 1 support rider\, totaling 18 participants. For Micro-Tours\, the group includes 23 riders\, the organizer\, and 3 volunteer sweeps\, for a total of 24 participants. Beginners are welcome! \nParticipants who have had a great experience on a Tour or Micro-Tour are encouraged to take a minute to submit a testimonial. No names or emails are collected—just comments and initials. \nExplore the organizer’s Essential Gear—a curated list of items brought on every bike camping trip. \n\nTour Dates: June 1-7\, 2025 \nDescription: The 2025 Finger Lakes Tour is a 348-mile\, 7-day/6-night self-supported bike camping trip that begins in Syracuse\, NY\, and concludes in Rochester\, NY. The route covers all 11 Finger Lakes\, traveling from East to West. Participants are encouraged to make their travel arrangements promptly after registering. \nRiders are responsible for transportation to the start and end points\, as well as for their own food and personal incidentals. The registration fee includes campsite fees\, trip leadership\, and logistics.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:Syracuse\, NY
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