Event Policy
To balance the needs of all Trail users with those of groups wishing to hold an organized event or special activity, the Montour Trail Council has an Event Policy to regulate group-event planning.
General Event Requirements
Any event, regardless of size, must follow these requirements:
- Event or special activity sponsor is a not-for-profit entity.
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Event Size
Small, informal events (small organized walks, runs or rides) involving 25 or fewer participants are encouraged. Organizers of these do not need to get MTC approval if the event meets general requirements and:
Read more... If you cannot meet all these requirements, you must submit an official application.
Large, formal events have more than 25 participants and require that the sponsor fill out an application and return it to MTC, which will assign it to an appropriate group for approval/coordination.
Read more... In addition, large events must follow general event requirements.
Event Application Process
Those who plan any event requiring MTC approval must make decisions about a number of considerations, from parking to tables/booths to restrooms to trash/clean-up, and more. MTC’s event application process assists sponsors with this planning.
We recommend that you review MTC’s detailed event policy as your first step. NOTE: Events planned on the Arrowhead Trail in Peters Township (the paved portion of the Trail from Route 19 to Brush Run Road) are managed by that Township, not by MTC. Contact the Peters Parks and Recreation Department for more information.
The downloadable application form has input elements embedded so that the information can be entered from Adobe Acrobat and submitted via email. You may also print the form and complete it on hard copy.
If you have any additional questions, contact events@montourtrail.org.