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#12: Gifford Pinchot State Park CODE ORANGE, Oct. 7, 2023



**The OG Hybrid Event – KTA Code Orange**
: Workday is Saturday, free camping available starting Friday night through Sunday afternoon. Friends of GPSP provides lunch Saturday. ####SIGN UP BY 10/2 TO BE GUARANTEED A PROVIDED LUNCH!####
WHERE TO MEET, LODGING:​
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Morning meeting location/time: **UPDATE: Meet at Beaver Creek trailhead located at Boat Mooring #1 in the park (3161 Rosstown Road, Wellsville, PA 17365). Same place as last year. There is a restroom at this parking lot. We will be shuttling volunteers to the main work site area off Squire Gratz Road (limited parking here).

Camping location: Gifford Pinchot State Park Organized Group Tenting Area, sites A & B (updated), 800 E Camping Area Rd, Wellsville, PA 17365 (40.06207, -76.90221), York County. About 30 minutes north of York and south of Camp Hill.
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​​Map/directions to campsites: https://goo.gl/maps/5vcQNGz7KvoRZc3s7
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Lodging/Camping amenities: We have arranged for free camping for volunteers at the GPSP Organized Group Tenting Area sites A & B (encircled in red on map above). Someone will be at the campground by 7 pm to assist you upon arrival Friday night if needed. Modern flush toilets and showers are available at the restroom nearest Site G.  Picnic tables and a fire ring are available, but no electricity except in the restroom (shared with neighboring campers). You are welcome to reserve a campground site at the prevailing rates for your own camper, and they also have yurts and cottages.

​​Cell phone coverage: TBD

Food/Drink: Generally, bring your own food, drink, and cooking supplies if camping. The Friends of Pinchot State Park will be providing a bagged lunch for volunteers on Saturday (sign up by 10/2 for guaranteed lunch!) Please list any allergies or dietary restrictions on sign-up. 

ABOUT THE EVENT:
​Work days: Just Saturday approximately 8-4. Camping available starting Friday.

Description of work: We will continue work on puncheons from last year, as well as work on a small bridge. We work alongside Friends of Pinchot State Park as well as Mason Dixon Trail volunteers. We may carpool to trail locations; please let me know if you are not comfortable riding with others or driving on gravel forestry roads. From the meeting site, drive times should be in the 5-10 minute range.
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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.

Friday afternoon/Sunday morning: Those taking advantage of the free campsite: Bring your kayak and check out the lake or Conewago Creek, or there are miles of hiking trails.
WHAT TO BRING:​
For more general information about the Trail Care Program and suggested packing lists, see KTA Trail Care FAQ page here.

    SIGN UP FOR 2023 TRAIL CARE #12 - Gifford Pinchot SP, Saturday Oct. 7, HERE!

    ***If you've previously registered for an earlier 2023 Trail Care event using this form, just fill out the camping and volunteering details on the right side, and anything else that may be different. Thanks!!***​

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  • Home
    • About
    • Work For KTA
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    • Diversity & Inclusion
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    • Multimedia
  • Events
    • KTA Trail Challenge
    • Wilderness First Aid
    • Fall Hike Fest 2023
    • WalesCoastPath
    • Rambles
    • Trail Academy: Training & Education
  • Membership
  • Donate
    • Honor Your Trail
    • Keep Trails Alive
    • The Heritage Society
    • Keystone Trails Endowment
    • 100-Mile Trail Challenge
    • KTA Trail Patrons
  • Protect
    • Current Issues >
      • Low Fly Zone
      • Protect our Forests from ATVs
    • Take Action
    • Activist Backpack >
      • Write a Letter to the Editor
      • Write to Your Elected Officials
      • Phone Your Elected Officials
      • Meet Your Elected Officials
    • Kids Trail Ambassador Program
    • Opinion Survey
  • Trails
    • Hiking Clubs
    • Major Trails and Find a Club
    • Trail Care Program >
      • FAQs Trail Care
      • #1 MST-SC
      • #2 WRT
      • #3 MST-Everett
      • #4 Elk
      • #5 MST-Tioga
      • #6 BFT
      • #7 CKT
      • #8 Tracy Ridge
      • #9 Thunder Swamp
      • #10 GET
      • #11 OCSP
      • #11.5 CKT 2.0
      • #12 GPSP CO
      • #13 HRSP
      • #14 Pinchot Trail
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