Join us for a Trail Work Day on KTA's adopted section of the Appalachian Trail!
What to expect
Come join veteran A.T. volunteers in making sure this legendary trail is in prime shape for day, section, and thru hikers! From raking and digging trail segments to trimming back encroaching vegetation, to painting blazes, we're sure to find something you can do. And wait till the end of the day, when we get to admire our hard work!
About the Trail
Since 2016, the Appalachian Trail Section Committee of Keystone Trails Association is one of 31 clubs that maintains the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, America’s best known and most heavily used long distance hiking trail. The A.T. is the largest hiking-only footpath in the world, extending for approximately 2,190 miles from Mt. Katahdin, Maine to Springer Mountain, Georgia. KTA’s A.T. Section Committee maintains the A.T. in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania from Lehigh Furnace Gap to Little Gap, plus three adjoining trails, the North Trail, the South Trail and the Winter Trail
Come join veteran A.T. volunteers in making sure this legendary trail is in prime shape for day, section, and thru hikers! From raking and digging trail segments to trimming back encroaching vegetation, to painting blazes, we're sure to find something you can do. And wait till the end of the day, when we get to admire our hard work!
About the Trail
Since 2016, the Appalachian Trail Section Committee of Keystone Trails Association is one of 31 clubs that maintains the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, America’s best known and most heavily used long distance hiking trail. The A.T. is the largest hiking-only footpath in the world, extending for approximately 2,190 miles from Mt. Katahdin, Maine to Springer Mountain, Georgia. KTA’s A.T. Section Committee maintains the A.T. in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania from Lehigh Furnace Gap to Little Gap, plus three adjoining trails, the North Trail, the South Trail and the Winter Trail
--LOGISTICS--
MEETING LOCATION:
>Meet us at 9 AM at:
A.T. Lehigh Gap East Parking Lot
Off PA-248/Lehigh Drive, Walnutport PA
GPS: 40.78306, -75.60394
>Look for KTA event signs!
Important notes:
Cell phone service: TBD.
What else to bring: For more general information about the Trail Care Program and suggested packing lists, see KTA Trail Care FAQ page here. You're welcome to bring your own hand tools and PPE, but KTA can provide these.
Cell phone service: TBD.
What else to bring: For more general information about the Trail Care Program and suggested packing lists, see KTA Trail Care FAQ page here. You're welcome to bring your own hand tools and PPE, but KTA can provide these.
--Trail Work Details--
Description of work (TBD):
- More will be known after scouting, but work will likely include routine trail maintenance such as trimming, removing brush, blowdowns, etc. This page will be updated after conditions are assessed.
- We'll probably work until around 3 PM.
Notes:
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at ulmer@kta-hike.org or 570-854-8316 with any questions.
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at ulmer@kta-hike.org or 570-854-8316 with any questions.
Questions?:
Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at ulmer@kta-hike.org or 570-854-8316
--OR--
Jim Foster, KTA A.T. Committee Chair, at ktalehighgapat@gmail.com.
Check out the KTA A.T. Section website here and Facebook group here.
Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at ulmer@kta-hike.org or 570-854-8316
--OR--
Jim Foster, KTA A.T. Committee Chair, at ktalehighgapat@gmail.com.
Check out the KTA A.T. Section website here and Facebook group here.
SIGN UP FOR KTA's A.T. Section Trail Care Day, June 22, HERE!