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EVENT #02: May 14-17, 2026
MID STATE TRAIL - WOOLRICH REGION |
Map courtesy Mid State Trail Association. The MST is a 331.6 mile/533.7 km wild footpath traversing PA from MD to NY. see website mst-hike.org for more information.
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What we have planned
Additional project details will be provided below |
--LOGISTICS--
IF YOU'RE COMING JUST FOR THE DAY / ARRIVING IN THE MORNING:
>Meet us at: near site 1 and/or 2 @ Ravensburg State Park, 7:30am. There is extra parking by the bathhouse, and on the road before turning into the campground (see purple highlighted areas on map above).
>Follow KTA signs through camp
>Map/directions to park:
coordinates 41.10850, -77.24384
address 2388 Rauchtown Road, Jersey Shore, PA 17740
goo.gl/maps/eoAvztfZFe2PRYWm8
>Located along Rauchtown Creek, just 10 minutes off I-80 (exit 192), near Williamsport and Lock Haven. Fall asleep and wake up to the clippity-clop of Amish horse-drawn wagons on PA 880, and the peaceful sounds of Rauchtown Creek.
>Meet us at: near site 1 and/or 2 @ Ravensburg State Park, 7:30am. There is extra parking by the bathhouse, and on the road before turning into the campground (see purple highlighted areas on map above).
>Follow KTA signs through camp
>Map/directions to park:
coordinates 41.10850, -77.24384
address 2388 Rauchtown Road, Jersey Shore, PA 17740
goo.gl/maps/eoAvztfZFe2PRYWm8
>Located along Rauchtown Creek, just 10 minutes off I-80 (exit 192), near Williamsport and Lock Haven. Fall asleep and wake up to the clippity-clop of Amish horse-drawn wagons on PA 880, and the peaceful sounds of Rauchtown Creek.
IF YOU'RE STAYING OVERNIGHT:
Tent sites #1-6 at Ravensburg State Park
See sites encircled in red on map above. The park has generously reserved sites 1-6 for us at no charge. Please be respectful of your neighbors.
(more photos in slideshow at bottom of page)
See sites encircled in red on map above. The park has generously reserved sites 1-6 for us at no charge. Please be respectful of your neighbors.
(more photos in slideshow at bottom of page)
Photo of dam at Ravensburg from DCNR.
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Amenities:
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OR:
Car camp (sleep in vehicle)
Car camp (sleep in vehicle)
- Can use park restroom, showers.
- Park in one of our campsites or in the extra car parking lots by the restroom or along the entrance road
OR:
Make your own arrangements
Make your own arrangements
- You're welcome to procure your own lodging nearby or a site in the park.
- RVs are not allowed at Ravensburg State Park. Tent sites are not reservable/ first-come first served basis. Cash payment on site via envelope if you'd like to pay for your own site.
Important notes:
Cell phone coverage: According to coverage maps, AT&T and verizon have good coverage at Ravensburg and the potential work sites. T-mobile looks spotty at the campground.
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. Food may be provided. 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: According to coverage maps, AT&T and verizon have good coverage at Ravensburg and the potential work sites. T-mobile looks spotty at the campground.
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. Food may be provided. 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:
Mid State Trail:
The Mid State Trail is a ~534km / 332-mile hiking trail. It is the longest and wildest footpath in PA. In this area, it is a mix of beautiful views and natural features, with plenty of elevation change. Paper maps/guide are available for purchase from the MSTA website, and the trail’s most updated information is available digitally through the FarOut app. It is one of the 18 state forest designated hiking trails and is blazed orange.
The Woolrich Region extends from remote ridges and valleys, over the mighty Susquehanna River, past its eponymous historic mill village, over the Allegheny Front to the mouth of Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon.This specific section north of I-80 meanders through laurel thickets, crossing backroads (on which one is as likely to spy an Amish buggy as an automobile) on its way to Ravensburg State Park. Sights are the Merrill Linn Trail loop, former Rauchtown FIre Tower, and a River of Rocks (thankfully off-trail).
In your "off" time, you can hike the "other" Thousand Steps Trail- the trailhead is right in Ravensburg State Park! It goes straight up the mountain (to a nice flat 3.3-mile loop) in 0.6 miles/ 550' of elevation. Link to myhikes.org here. Some info on the geology of nearby Castle Rocks and Big Rock Spring is here.
Age Requirements:
Minimum: 14 years old and up (all minors must be accompanied by a guardian) unless otherwise noted. For safety purposes, minors will never be allowed to work alone or with just one other volunteer, unless it is their guardian.
Maximum: no maximum age! If you can hike a couple miles over rough terrain, we can find a task suitable for you!
Friday and Saturday approximately 8-4, Sunday 8-noon. Camping available starting Thursday >3pm.
Description of work:
- Failing plank bridges have been identified in the area of the MST to the southeast of Ravensburg (MST Section 12). Luckily, they are fairly close to roads. Work here will involve carrying materials and tools to the project site, working with our bridge expert Tom to install the new bridges, and carting out old bridge sections. See pictures in slideshow below.
- Mid State Trail Association volunteers and KTA staff are scouting a possible reroute near Woolrich (MST Section 14) that will keep the trail off the road. Stay tuned for news on progress and possible work here.
- Other various trail work on the MST and/or side trails as defined by further scouting.
- 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 35-45 minute range.
Mid State Trail:
The Mid State Trail is a ~534km / 332-mile hiking trail. It is the longest and wildest footpath in PA. In this area, it is a mix of beautiful views and natural features, with plenty of elevation change. Paper maps/guide are available for purchase from the MSTA website, and the trail’s most updated information is available digitally through the FarOut app. It is one of the 18 state forest designated hiking trails and is blazed orange.
The Woolrich Region extends from remote ridges and valleys, over the mighty Susquehanna River, past its eponymous historic mill village, over the Allegheny Front to the mouth of Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon.This specific section north of I-80 meanders through laurel thickets, crossing backroads (on which one is as likely to spy an Amish buggy as an automobile) on its way to Ravensburg State Park. Sights are the Merrill Linn Trail loop, former Rauchtown FIre Tower, and a River of Rocks (thankfully off-trail).
In your "off" time, you can hike the "other" Thousand Steps Trail- the trailhead is right in Ravensburg State Park! It goes straight up the mountain (to a nice flat 3.3-mile loop) in 0.6 miles/ 550' of elevation. Link to myhikes.org here. Some info on the geology of nearby Castle Rocks and Big Rock Spring is here.
Age Requirements:
Minimum: 14 years old and up (all minors must be accompanied by a guardian) unless otherwise noted. For safety purposes, minors will never be allowed to work alone or with just one other volunteer, unless it is their guardian.
Maximum: no maximum age! If you can hike a couple miles over rough terrain, we can find a task suitable for you!
SIGN UP FOR 2026 TRAIL CARE #02 - MST Woolrich, May 14-17, 2026, BELOW!
(If you do not receive an email confirmation, your sign-up did not go through. Try going to the Google Form here, or Contact Jenn directly: [email protected])
**NEW FOR 2026: Please also sign-up for an account with DCNR on the new Conservation Volunteer website here. Once you do that, you are covered under DCNR’s workmen’s compensation umbrella when working on state forest or park land. Also, you can now earn points towards free camping! Check out their FAQs page. Once you submit your sign-up on KTA’s Trail Care Event website, Jenn will add you to the “Trail Care Team” for that private event in DCNR’s new CV system (and you’ll receive an email from DCNR confirming you’ve been added to the team/event). Then, after the event, Jenn will be inputting all your Trail Care volunteer hours; you won’t have to worry about that. Thanks in advance!
(If you do not receive an email confirmation, your sign-up did not go through. Try going to the Google Form here, or Contact Jenn directly: [email protected])
**NEW FOR 2026: Please also sign-up for an account with DCNR on the new Conservation Volunteer website here. Once you do that, you are covered under DCNR’s workmen’s compensation umbrella when working on state forest or park land. Also, you can now earn points towards free camping! Check out their FAQs page. Once you submit your sign-up on KTA’s Trail Care Event website, Jenn will add you to the “Trail Care Team” for that private event in DCNR’s new CV system (and you’ll receive an email from DCNR confirming you’ve been added to the team/event). Then, after the event, Jenn will be inputting all your Trail Care volunteer hours; you won’t have to worry about that. Thanks in advance!
--PHOTO GALLERY--
