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MST turns 46

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Wednesday, September 06, 2023

The Mountains-to-Sea Trail turns 46 on Sept. 9, and Friends of the MST is offering a variety of opportunities to celebrate all month long.

 

• Tackle the birthday challenge by walking or paddling 46 miles of the MST between Sept. 1 and 30, or alternatively biking 146 miles or volunteering 15 hours. Those who complete the challenge will be entered to win a prize.

• Join one of the many group hikes scheduled across the state this month.

• Donate $46 in support of the MST.

• Participate in one of the volunteer workdays scheduled throughout the month.

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• Hear the stories of people who have hiked the entire MST during a Zoom conversation slated for 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12.

Learn more at mountainstoseatrail.org/challenges/birthday.

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