SAMBA Bash Rattling Creek Mountain Bike Festival
Halifax, PA
Thu, Sep 16, 2027
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Thursday, September 16th, 2027
2749 Game Lands Rd, Halifax PA
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58–76°F · some rain risk
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2025
59–76°F
dry
2024
53–75°F
dry
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51–73°F
dry
2022
52–76°F
dry
2021
61–77°F
rain
2020
49–72°F
dry
2019
63–80°F
dry
2018
65–78°F
dry
2017
61–79°F
dry
2016
59–73°F
dry
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About this race
SAMBA BASH Rattling Creek Mountain Bike Festival
Date
September 16 - 19, 2027
Event Announcement
THE BASH IS ON FOR OUR 10th ANNIVERSARY!
Registration Information
- Early Registration: Register by 9/21/26 to receive a $10 savings for your entry fee.
- Fee Increase: Registration fee increases by $10 after September 3.
- Event Link: For more details, visit BikeReg.
Event Description
The BASH at Muckelratz is a rain or shine non-competitive mountain bike weekend in the Weiser State Forest on the Rattling Creek Trail system. SAMBA holds the event to generate funding to pay for the upkeep and expansion of the Rattling Creek IMBA Epic. Be sure to click “SHOW ALL NOTES” and scroll to the bottom of the page to review all details!
Volunteer Opportunities
- Help Needed: We are seeking volunteers, raffle donations, cash sponsors, demo bikes, and mobile bike mechanics.
- Discount Code: Anyone who commits to volunteering during the event will receive a discount code!
- Contact: If interested in helping, email [email protected].
- SAMBA Staff: Check your @samba.com email for discount codes. Contact [email protected] if you did not receive a code.
Event Details
- Trail Information: Rattling Creek features classic Central PA Rock Garden riding, suitable for most ability groups, though not beginner-friendly.
- Maps: For a map, please visit the Rattling Creek Trail System and download the Rattling Creek (IMBA Epic) route to your mobile device in advance.
- Camping: Primitive camping with portable toilets and outdoor shower facilities: no hook-ups are available.
- Raffle: Win raffle items donated by sponsors (must be 18+ and CASH ONLY).
FAQs
- Beginner Rides: There are no true beginner trails: all trails are technical.
- Pre-registration: Preferred via BikeReg to avoid cash transactions.
- Family Rate: Families are welcome, but the event focuses on riding.
- Saturday Dinner: Pizza and subs from local JoJo's.
Parking and Location Information
- Event Address: 2749 Game Lands Rd, Halifax, PA.
- Camp Muckelratz Address: 801 Deitrich Rd, Halifax, PA 17032.
- Parking for Day Visitors: Park at the entrance to Camp Muckelratz or the Snowmobile Lot.
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