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EVENT #03: May 15-18, 2025
Donut Hole Trail
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Pipeline vista on DHT from 2017 Prowl the Sproul hiking weekend.
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What we have planned
With all the recent emphasis on the Chuck Keiper Trail, the Donut Hole could use some attention, too!
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--LOGISTICS--
IF YOU'RE COMING JUST FOR THE DAY / ARRIVING IN THE MORNING:
>If you are coming for the day only, please park in the Extra Car Parking Lot (encircled in purple on map above) and walk in to find us at Campsites 6-10 (encircled in red on map above) . Please arrive by 7:30 AM.
>Follow KTA signs through the small park to the campground.
>Map/directions to park (see map above):
coordinates: 41.358992, -77.627833
street address: Hyner Park Rd, North Bend, PA 17760
goo.gl/maps/eoAvztfZFe2PRYWm8
>Located in the mountains of Sproul State Forest in Clinton County, about 30 minutes north of Lock Haven, 2 miles off PA 120. The DHT goes right through the park.
>If you are coming for the day only, please park in the Extra Car Parking Lot (encircled in purple on map above) and walk in to find us at Campsites 6-10 (encircled in red on map above) . Please arrive by 7:30 AM.
>Follow KTA signs through the small park to the campground.
>Map/directions to park (see map above):
coordinates: 41.358992, -77.627833
street address: Hyner Park Rd, North Bend, PA 17760
goo.gl/maps/eoAvztfZFe2PRYWm8
>Located in the mountains of Sproul State Forest in Clinton County, about 30 minutes north of Lock Haven, 2 miles off PA 120. The DHT goes right through the park.
IF YOU'RE STAYING OVERNIGHT:
Free campsites at Hyner Run State Park
(spots limited; more photos below)
(spots limited; more photos below)
Photo by Roam Your Home
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Amenities:
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OR:
Make your own arrangements
You're welcome to procure your own campsite in Hyner Run State Park or lodging nearby.
Make your own arrangements
You're welcome to procure your own campsite in Hyner Run State Park or lodging nearby.
Important notes:
Cell phone coverage: Is vastly improved in the last couple years at Hyner Run; should be good. Coverage on the trail and roads getting there can be VERY spotty.
Food/Drink: Generally, bring your own food, drink, and cooking supplies. See FAQ (link) for recommendations. Please list any allergies or dietary restrictions on sign-up.
Tony may cook a scrumptious dinner Friday night, and you may join us for dinner out Saturday night- KTA will cover costs for dinner, except alcoholic beverages. Watch for the pre-event email (Mon/Tues) for details.
What else to bring: For more general information about the Trail Care Program and suggested packing lists, see KTA Trail Care FAQ page here.
Cell phone coverage: Is vastly improved in the last couple years at Hyner Run; should be good. Coverage on the trail and roads getting there can be VERY spotty.
Food/Drink: Generally, bring your own food, drink, and cooking supplies. See FAQ (link) for recommendations. Please list any allergies or dietary restrictions on sign-up.
Tony may cook a scrumptious dinner Friday night, and you may join us for dinner out Saturday night- KTA will cover costs for dinner, except alcoholic beverages. Watch for the pre-event email (Mon/Tues) for details.
What else to bring: For more general information about the Trail Care Program and suggested packing lists, see KTA Trail Care FAQ page here.
--Trail Work Details--
Work days:
Friday and Saturday approximately 8-4, Sunday 8-noon. Camping available starting Thursday >3pm.
Description of work:
Chuck Keiper Trail:
The 94.2-mile Donut Hole Trail (DHT), in Clinton and Cameron Counties, is one of the most remote and challenging of the state’s backpacking trails, with numerous steep climbs and unbridged stream crossings, and long stretches that are very far from civilization.
The western terminus of the DHT at Jericho is less than two miles via road from the northern end of the Old Sinnemahoning Trail, which leads to the Quehanna Trail. The DHT is also connected to the Black Forest Trail via the T-Squared Trail, and it is connected to the Chuck Keiper Trail via the Jack Paulhamus/Garby Trail.
The DHT is described in the point-by-point Guide to the Donut Hole Trail by Ben Cramer (2020). (The guide is currently out of print, with future availability unknown.) PDF maps are available for download from Sproul State Forest here, and they will mail you a copy if requested.
(Maps included in picture slideshow below.)
Friday and Saturday approximately 8-4, Sunday 8-noon. Camping available starting Thursday >3pm.
Description of work:
- More info provided after scouting; could involve brushing, rebenching, blazing, lopping, mowing, etc., etc.
- We carpool to trail locations; please let me know if you are not comfortable riding with others or driving on gravel forestry roads. From the campground, drive times should be in the 15-30 minute range.
Chuck Keiper Trail:
The 94.2-mile Donut Hole Trail (DHT), in Clinton and Cameron Counties, is one of the most remote and challenging of the state’s backpacking trails, with numerous steep climbs and unbridged stream crossings, and long stretches that are very far from civilization.
- Miles: 94.2
- Type: End-to-end
- County: Clinton and Cameron
- Points of Interest: Kettle Creek State Park, Hyner Run State Park, Kettle Creek Vista
The western terminus of the DHT at Jericho is less than two miles via road from the northern end of the Old Sinnemahoning Trail, which leads to the Quehanna Trail. The DHT is also connected to the Black Forest Trail via the T-Squared Trail, and it is connected to the Chuck Keiper Trail via the Jack Paulhamus/Garby Trail.
The DHT is described in the point-by-point Guide to the Donut Hole Trail by Ben Cramer (2020). (The guide is currently out of print, with future availability unknown.) PDF maps are available for download from Sproul State Forest here, and they will mail you a copy if requested.
(Maps included in picture slideshow below.)
Notes:
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at [email protected] 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 [email protected] or 570-854-8316 with any questions.
SIGN UP FOR 2025 TRAIL CARE #03- Donut Hole Trail, May 15-18, HERE!
(If you do not receive an email confirmation, your sign-up did not go through -- please go directly to the form through this link.)
(If you do not receive an email confirmation, your sign-up did not go through -- please go directly to the form through this link.)
--PHOTO GALLERY--
