There will be 60+ events over 3 1/2 days!
Get out and enjoy the great outdoors with this beginner friendly self-led hike for adults and children. While out on the trail, you will have the opportunity to see different local flora, wildlife, and small gnomes that like having their picture taken with the kiddos. See if you can find them all!
Head out for a trail run on the Marietta City Trails! Meet at the festival HQ to sign up and then head out for a 10:00 a.m. departure.
Wind down the festival with this group recovery ride on the Marietta City Trail Systems' 30+ miles of quality single track trails! The ride will be 1-25 miles depending on the group feel.
Washington County boasts some of the most scenic road riding in the state! Cruise out and enjoy scenic farms, hilly wooded landscapes, and nicely paved roads.
Explore Broughton Nature & Wildlife Education Area/The Broughton Foundation with a hike leader on this 1 to 4 mile hike.
8:30am arrival 9:00 departure
Paddling, Hiking, and Island living right here in the MOV! Join us for our first ever joint Rivers and Trails event as we explore Buckley Island! What was once a crossing on the Underground Railroad, a farm and even an amusement park is now home to one of the newest events of the RTA Fest.
Learn about the history and wildlife of the Island while exploring one of the most mysterious sites in the the Mid-Ohio Valley and becoming a part of it's rich history.
3982 Waverly Road, Williamstown, WV
Meet at the festival HQ at 2 p.m. with your bikes and helmets. Fun, free, and all ages welcome!
Join Specialized Bicycles and Marietta Adventure Company at Festival Headquarters for an informal presentation and discussion on bikepacking!
Learn about bike bags, packing your gear, riding tips, and how to plan overnight off-road adventures by bike!
New for 2023... If you've ever wanted to test your skills as an agile hare or slow and steady tortoise, now is your chance!
Kids and adults alike can try their hand at the Tortoise and Hare World Championship course before watching the event unfold live on Saturday night!
#RTAFest Friday and Saturday group rides will take place on the Marietta City Trail System, a 30+ miles of quality single track trails ready for action!
Washington County boasts some of the most scenic road riding in the state! Cruise out and enjoy scenic farms, hilly wooded landscapes, and nicely paved roads.
Join us for our first ever gravel ride! Come explore our many beautiful back country roads. You never know what you may come across, but you can be guaranteed some of the most amazing views you'll ever see.
Join other casual cyclists on a historic bike tour around downtown city streets including Harmar Village. 5+ miles with lots of stops.
Come hit the bike path on a custom roll: Adventure or City Bike!
Roll: Bicycle Company, based in Columbus Ohio, is one of Marietta Adventure Company’s latest additions.
Local National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) team, River Cities Singletrack Serpents, coaches will conduct a skills clinic based on the NICA "On The Bike 101" training program.
Event will also include helmet adjustment guidelines, bike safety check, and a short ride on the Marietta River Trail.
AGES 10 - 110!
Explore Broughton Nature & Wildlife Education Area/The Broughton Foundation with a hike leader on this 1 to 4 mile hike.
This is a night ride, meaning BRING LIGHTS! Helmets also required for all rides.
Get out and enjoy the great outdoors with this beginner friendly self-led hike for adults and children. While out on the trail, you will have the opportunity to see different local flora, wildlife, and small gnomes that like having their picture taken with the kiddos. See if you can find them all!
2-3 miles of single-track trails starting at the Rudolph side of the Broughton Wildlife and Nature led by our local youth running club coach and volunteers.
Appropriate for kids ages 5-8 with a parent/guardian to run with them. Kids ages 9 and up may attend on their own and will stay with the group.
Meet up at the Mill Creek trailhead off Colegate Drive.
Meet at the festival HQ at 2 p.m. with your bikes and helmets. Fun, free, and all ages welcome!
Grab your toddlers for a loop or two around Muskingum Park and HQ - this is the perfect distance for kiddos still on 3-4 wheels (tricycle or bike w/ training wheels), or those perfecting their strider technique.
Full loop is .57 miles; take the tots around as many times as they want while staying close to HQ (and snacks and benches!).
Join other casual cyclists on a historic bike tour around downtown city streets including Harmar Village. 5+ miles with lots of stops.
Washington County boasts some of the most scenic road riding in the state! Cruise out and enjoy scenic farms, hilly wooded landscapes, and nicely paved roads.
#RTAFest Friday and Saturday group rides will take place on the Marietta City Trail System, 30+ miles of quality single track trails ready for action!
The trail system is accessible from downtown, making it easy to head back for a burger and brew after your ride.
This is the kick-off ride for intermediate to advanced skills (13-30 miles). New riders should consider the Saturday 9am Skills Clinic.
*Rides may start as one ride. Ride leaders will provide route information.
All rides are unsupported. Bring your own water, gear, flat repair kit, etc.
There will be several ride leaders but the group may become spread out.
Group rides are free, but please register at the festival HQ prior to departure. Pick up a Marietta City Trail map when you register and if you leave early from the ride please let someone on the ride know and/or check in at festival HQ.
Download the MTB Project app for access to the full maps of the Marietta City Trail System.
https://www.mtbproject.com/
Or check out the Marietta City Trail System on this map (the trail system has since expanded off the map. Check with Marietta Adventure Company with any questions):
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/.../Marietta%20City...
Mountain bike rentals are available from Marietta Adventure Company.
Provided by Hidden Marietta Tour Co., follow the info to track down historic trivia throughout Marietta. Return your answer sheet by Saturday at 6:00 p.m. to be entered for prizes!
Get out and enjoy the great outdoors with this beginner friendly self-led hike for adults and children. While out on the trail, you will have the opportunity to see different local flora, wildlife, and small gnomes that like having their picture taken with the kiddos. See if you can find them all!
Nobleman Brewery (Caldwell) will be coming to town to help kick off the weekend in style!
740 offers lots of indoor and outdoor options so stop by for some great beers, pick up some sweet RTA merch, and visit with friends to make plans for the weekend.
Kick off #RTAFest weekend at Gunlock Park by hitting the pump track, dirt jumps, and beginner trails before heading over to the 2019 RTA Kick Off Party at Marietta Brewing Co.!
Get out and enjoy the great outdoors with this beginner friendly self-led hike for adults and children. While out on the trail, you will have the opportunity to see different local flora, wildlife, and small gnomes that like having their picture taken with the kiddos. See if you can find them all!
Washington County boasts some of the most scenic road riding in the state! Cruise out and enjoy scenic farms, hilly wooded landscapes, and nicely paved roads.
