2019 Quehanna Elk Quest
We welcome you to join us on our 4th annual Elk Quest! Explore the Moshannon and Elk State Forests, hike with KTA staff and Board members, view the elk herd in the Benezette area, and complete your weekend adventure at Gunners - a quaint hotel/restaurant in historic St. Marys, PA.
Trip 1: October 4th-6th
There will be 4 different hikes, a tour of the Elk Country Visitor Center, and a tour of the game-lands in the elk range. 6 meals at Gunner's, and the chance to see the beautiful elk of Pennsylvania.
Trip 2: October 6th-8th
This trip offers some shorter hikes, but just as much opportunity to see elk! 5 Meals provided by Gunner's. There will be a guide to educate and show you around the Elk Country Visitor Center and the game lands.
There will be 4 different hikes, a tour of the Elk Country Visitor Center, and a tour of the game-lands in the elk range. 6 meals at Gunner's, and the chance to see the beautiful elk of Pennsylvania.
Trip 2: October 6th-8th
This trip offers some shorter hikes, but just as much opportunity to see elk! 5 Meals provided by Gunner's. There will be a guide to educate and show you around the Elk Country Visitor Center and the game lands.
Trip 1 Schedule
Friday, October 4th
1:00 PM - 5.5 mile hike in the Quehanna
- Check in @ Gunner's -
7:00 PM - Dinner
8:00 PM Educational program with Game Commission
Saturday, October 5th
7:00 AM - Breakfast
8:00 AM - Depart for 4.5 mile hike
12:30-1:30 PM - Lunch & tour @ Elk Country Visitor Center
3:00 PM - 3 mile hiking tour of State Game Lands
8:00 PM - Dinner
Sunday, October 6th
7:00 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM Check out of the hotel
8:30 AM Depart for 6.5 mile hike
Friday, October 4th
1:00 PM - 5.5 mile hike in the Quehanna
- Check in @ Gunner's -
7:00 PM - Dinner
8:00 PM Educational program with Game Commission
Saturday, October 5th
7:00 AM - Breakfast
8:00 AM - Depart for 4.5 mile hike
12:30-1:30 PM - Lunch & tour @ Elk Country Visitor Center
3:00 PM - 3 mile hiking tour of State Game Lands
8:00 PM - Dinner
Sunday, October 6th
7:00 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM Check out of the hotel
8:30 AM Depart for 6.5 mile hike
Trip 2 Schedule
Sunday, October 6th
Check in @ Gunner's
7:00 PM - Dinner
8:00 PM - Educational elk program
Monday, October 7th
7:00 AM - Breakfast
8:00 AM - Depart for driving tour
12:30 PM - Lunch followed by tour @ Elk Country Visitor Center
3:00 PM - 3 mile hiking tour of State Game Lands in elk range & elk viewing
8:00 PM - Dinner
Tuesday, October 8th
5:00 AM - Sunrise elk viewing (optional)
7:00 AM - Breakfast
8:00 AM - Check out @ Gunner's
8:30 AM - Depart for driving/walking tour
Sunday, October 6th
Check in @ Gunner's
7:00 PM - Dinner
8:00 PM - Educational elk program
Monday, October 7th
7:00 AM - Breakfast
8:00 AM - Depart for driving tour
12:30 PM - Lunch followed by tour @ Elk Country Visitor Center
3:00 PM - 3 mile hiking tour of State Game Lands in elk range & elk viewing
8:00 PM - Dinner
Tuesday, October 8th
5:00 AM - Sunrise elk viewing (optional)
7:00 AM - Breakfast
8:00 AM - Check out @ Gunner's
8:30 AM - Depart for driving/walking tour
To register online click below. To register via check/mail please click below the trip of your choice.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us via email at ktaadmin@kta-hike.org or by phone (717)-766-9690! We look forward to seeing you!!
If you have any questions feel free to contact us via email at ktaadmin@kta-hike.org or by phone (717)-766-9690! We look forward to seeing you!!