12/20/2023 0 Comments Clarion crossing![]() ![]() The Berries finished in third place, while the Lions finished eighth. Cranberry and Clarion-Limestone were the only KSAC schools with enough runners to register team scores. Photo courtesy of Diane Lutz – Keystone’s top runner Jonathan Hansford and Clarion-Limestone’s top finisher Jack Craig just finishing their race Photo Courtesy of Diane Lutz – North Clarion’s top runner Aiden Thomas finishing strong The top finishers from the other KSAC schools were: Cranberry’s Dalton Wenner (18:09) in twenty-third place, Keystone’s Jonathan Hansford (18:14) in twenty-seventh place, Clarion-Limestone’s Jack Craig (18 :15) in twenty-eighth place, Karns City’s Dillon Stroup (18:47) in thirty-seventh place and North Clarion’s Dane Sliker (19:02) in fifty-first place. Other Bobcat runners included: Ben Lambert (20:36), Caleb Turner (21:04), Wyatt Aaron (22:00) and Anthony Bartley (22:11). Josh Turner (18:53) finished in forty-first place, Hayden Weber (19:21) was sixty-third. Jonas Wilshire ran an 18:02 to lead the Bobcats and KSAC and District Nine runners. Mohawk’s Jaxson Schoedel’s winning individual time was 15:53. Keystone finished sixteenth and North Clarion finished nineteenth. Cranberry was first among KSAC schools, in eleventh place, followed in order by Clarion in twelfth and Clarion-Limestone in thirteenth place. “The Bobcats travel across town Wednesday for a dual meet with the Lions at 4:15 then up North to the Bradford Invitational on Saturday (September 16th) to battle the majority of District Nine teams.” Clarion Area Cross Country photo – Blace Easlon “Both individual champions came from Mohawk as junior Jaxon Schoenfeld traversed the 5k course in a lightning fast 15:53 and senior Natalie Lape lead all girls in 20:29. “Lots of strong races were run and big race experience gained! Clarion Area Cross Country photo – Josh Turner “Jonas Wilshire was the top District 9 and Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference (KSAC) finisher! Clarion Area Cross Country photo – Alissa Brooks “Alissa Brooks, Blace Easlon, Jonas Wilshire and Josh Turner all made the podium to earn medals, with Hayden Weber narrowly missing. “Four medalists, strong varsity boys team performance finishing 12th in a field of 36 teams beating C-L, North Clarion and Karns City and going toe to toe with perennial powerhouse Cranberry! Clarion Area Cross Country photo – Jonas Wilshire “Another good day at the Big Red Invite in West Middlesex! Gravel Lick to Cook Forest (in June): Immerse yourself in the mountain laurel! The trailhead is on Gravel Lick Road off Miola Road, 10 miles north of Clarion.The Clarion Area Bobcats Cross Country Teams competed in the Big Red Invitational, at West Middlesex on Saturday, September 9th and had some fine performances.Ĭlarion Area Head Coach Keith Murtha shared his thoughts: The trailhead is on Route 322 at the west end of the bridge on the Clarion River which has spectacular cascading waterfalls. This hike is easily accessed from Clarion.There is a scenic loop along Doe Run. Take Miola Road about 8 miles north of Clarion to Highland Drive, where the trailhead is.Ĭlarion River / Doe Run: 3 miles. This hike has overlook views of the Clarion River and goes past the Highland shelter. Visit the Trail Alerts page while planning your adventure. Use the Report Trail Condition form to alert NCTA and the Chapter to poor trail conditions. Highlights of this section include multiple opportunities for wildlife viewing, pleasant strolls along scenic Sandy Creek and the historic Allegheny River, views of gently flowing streams from pedestrian-safe railway bridges, and several long old railway tunnels. Along this backcountry and gentle-gradient Rails-to-Trails hike, one can soak in the serenity of the countryside and get a taste of the local culture and history as the Trail briefly visits the villages of Emlenton, Foxburg and Parker. Along most of this 50 miles of trail, the NCT shares a pathway with the Allegheny Valley Trails Association’s Clarion Highlands, Game Lands 45, Sandy Creek and Allegheny River Trails. The western portion starts on State Game Lands 63 near the Clarion County Airport and ends at the crossing of the Allegheny River in the town of Parker. Highlights of this section of the Trail include majestic old growth forests, the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River, multiple opportunities for wildlife viewing and cascades and waterfalls on beautiful wooded streams. This 35 miles of backcountry trail features hikes along the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River and the scenic Toby Creek watershed as one travels through two tracts of Clear Creek State Forest, Cook Forest State Park and multiple State Game Lands. The eastern portion of Clarion County Chapter’s section of the North Country Trail starts at the southern border of the Allegheny National Forest and ends near the Clarion County Airport. ![]()
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