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2019 Quehanna Elk Quest

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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.

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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. 



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Trip 1 Schedule
Friday, October 4th
12:00 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​

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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
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Mail in form
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!! 
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Photo used under Creative Commons from Larry Smith2010
  • Home
    • About
    • Work For KTA
    • Our People
    • Our Story
    • Press
    • Multimedia
  • Events
    • KTA Trail Challenge
    • Spring Hiking Weekend 2021
    • Allegheny Front Trail Slackpack 2021
    • Old Loggers Path Slackpack
    • Susquehanna River Trip
    • Allegheny River Trip
    • Black Forest Trail Slackpacks
  • Membership
    • Gift Membership
  • Donate
    • Keep Trails Alive
    • The Heritage Society
    • Keystone Trails Endowment
    • 100-Mile Trail Challenge
    • KTA Trail Patrons
    • Corporate Sponsors
  • Protect
    • Legislation KTA Is Following
    • Take Action
    • Activist Backpack >
      • Write a Letter to the Editor
      • Write to Your Elected Officials
      • Phone Your Elected Officials
      • Meet Your Elected Officials
      • Gather Trail Data
    • Kids Trail Ambassador Program
  • Trails
    • Hiking Clubs
    • Major Trails and Find a Club
    • Trail Care and Trail Crew
    • Volunteer Hours
    • Trail Alerts
    • Hiking Awards
  • News
    • Newsletter Archive
    • Advertising
  • Store
  • Contact
    • Trail Survey
    • Photo Contest