!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION: THE OIL CREEK EVENT ORIGINALLY SLATED FOR THESE DATES HAS BEEN POSPONED TO 2024. INSTEAD WE WILL RETURN TO CONTINUE WORK ON THE CHUCK KEIPER TRAIL!!!!!!!!!!
WHERE TO MEET, LODGING:
Camping location: Hyner Run State Park campground, 86 Hyner Park Rd, North Bend, PA 17760 (41.35849, -77.62671), Clinton County. About 30 minutes north of Lock Haven; 2 miles off PA-120. SITES 9, 27,and 29.
Morning meeting location/time: same as above (near campsite 29), 7:45 AM. Parking is available in the extra car parking lots encircled in purple on the map below- walk in to campsites if commuting.
Map/directions to campground: https://goo.gl/maps/5vcQNGz7KvoRZc3s7
Lodging/Camping amenities: Hyner Run State Park has graciously provided sites 9, 27, and 29 (encircled in red on above map), starting Wednesday night, for volunteers. Someone will be at the campground WEdnedsday night by 7 pm to assist you if needed. We can have up to 5 people per site, and extra cars will receive a parking pass. Tent, hammock and car camping welcome. You are welcome to reserve a campground site at the prevailing rates for your own camper. Sites have a fire ring and picnic table, and you can soak your feet in the cool waters of the nearby peaceful Hyner Run. Modern flush toilets and showers available, about a 300-1000’ walk. Potable water is available at stand-alone water spigot on the “cross-connector” road in the campground, nearest to site 13. There is a dish-washing station at the shower house. There is no electricity at our reserved campsites. Plan to charge any devices with your vehicle. At your leisure, be sure to check out the nearby Hyner View State Park for a simply breathtaking view.
Cell phone coverage: Coverage at the campground is non-existent. There are certain nearby known coverage spots one can drive to. 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. ***KTA WILL PROVIDE PIZZA THURSDAY NIGHT! *** Generally, Tony cooks a hearty meal on Friday night (please check your pre-event email, feel free to bring a side dish and/or monetary contribution to offset Tony's cost). Please list any allergies or dietary restrictions on sign-up. If you’d like, you can join us for dinner out, Dutch treat, at a local establishment on Saturday evening.
Morning meeting location/time: same as above (near campsite 29), 7:45 AM. Parking is available in the extra car parking lots encircled in purple on the map below- walk in to campsites if commuting.
Map/directions to campground: https://goo.gl/maps/5vcQNGz7KvoRZc3s7
Lodging/Camping amenities: Hyner Run State Park has graciously provided sites 9, 27, and 29 (encircled in red on above map), starting Wednesday night, for volunteers. Someone will be at the campground WEdnedsday night by 7 pm to assist you if needed. We can have up to 5 people per site, and extra cars will receive a parking pass. Tent, hammock and car camping welcome. You are welcome to reserve a campground site at the prevailing rates for your own camper. Sites have a fire ring and picnic table, and you can soak your feet in the cool waters of the nearby peaceful Hyner Run. Modern flush toilets and showers available, about a 300-1000’ walk. Potable water is available at stand-alone water spigot on the “cross-connector” road in the campground, nearest to site 13. There is a dish-washing station at the shower house. There is no electricity at our reserved campsites. Plan to charge any devices with your vehicle. At your leisure, be sure to check out the nearby Hyner View State Park for a simply breathtaking view.
Cell phone coverage: Coverage at the campground is non-existent. There are certain nearby known coverage spots one can drive to. 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. ***KTA WILL PROVIDE PIZZA THURSDAY NIGHT! *** Generally, Tony cooks a hearty meal on Friday night (please check your pre-event email, feel free to bring a side dish and/or monetary contribution to offset Tony's cost). Please list any allergies or dietary restrictions on sign-up. If you’d like, you can join us for dinner out, Dutch treat, at a local establishment on Saturday evening.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Work days: *****Thursday, Friday, and Saturday approximately 8-4, and Sunday 8-noon. Camping available starting Wednesday afternoon. ***** Not required to come for the whole weekend!
Description of work: We intend to finish work in the Boggs Run area on the eastern loop of the CKT: get through the last of the downed trees and restore the trail to the original treadway, along with some brushing and rebenching. Also on the docket is re-opening the western portion of the awesome little East Branch Swamp Loop. If time permits, other sections of the CKT could use some love! There will be something for everyone: chainsawing, swamping, lopping, brushcutting, flicking cut debris, digging/rebenching, DR mowing, and prepping/panting blazes!!! Newbies welcome- we offer on-the-trail training!
Chuck Keiper Trail: The Chuck Keiper Trail (PDF maps here) is named after Charles F. Keiper who was a dedicated conservationist and wildlife law enforcement officer. The trail, located in the Sproul State Forest, is a little over 47 miles in length and is organized into an eastern and western loop. The western loop (about 30 miles) is slightly longer than the eastern loop (approximately 22 miles), and they share a common cross-connector. The CKT is lightly used and goes through some of the wildest and most visually arresting public lands in Pennsylvania, offering remarkable solitude. It is one of the 18 state forest designated hiking trails and is blazed orange. Former KTA Board member wrote an authoritative guide which is available in the KTA Bookstore. (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 ulmer@kta-hike.org or 570-854-8316 with any questions.
Description of work: We intend to finish work in the Boggs Run area on the eastern loop of the CKT: get through the last of the downed trees and restore the trail to the original treadway, along with some brushing and rebenching. Also on the docket is re-opening the western portion of the awesome little East Branch Swamp Loop. If time permits, other sections of the CKT could use some love! There will be something for everyone: chainsawing, swamping, lopping, brushcutting, flicking cut debris, digging/rebenching, DR mowing, and prepping/panting blazes!!! Newbies welcome- we offer on-the-trail training!
Chuck Keiper Trail: The Chuck Keiper Trail (PDF maps here) is named after Charles F. Keiper who was a dedicated conservationist and wildlife law enforcement officer. The trail, located in the Sproul State Forest, is a little over 47 miles in length and is organized into an eastern and western loop. The western loop (about 30 miles) is slightly longer than the eastern loop (approximately 22 miles), and they share a common cross-connector. The CKT is lightly used and goes through some of the wildest and most visually arresting public lands in Pennsylvania, offering remarkable solitude. It is one of the 18 state forest designated hiking trails and is blazed orange. Former KTA Board member wrote an authoritative guide which is available in the KTA Bookstore. (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 ulmer@kta-hike.org or 570-854-8316 with any questions.
WHAT TO BRING:
For more general information about the Trail Care Program and suggested packing lists, see KTA Trail Care FAQ page here.
By signing up, volunteers agree to the KTA Activity Waiver.
