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EVENT #09: June 25-28, 2026
MID STATE TRAIL -
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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 hike-mst.org for more information.
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What we have planned
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--LOGISTICS--
Map from Camp Mt. Luther (circle added by KTA to depict tenting and parking areas, and yellow highlighting is driving path through camp)
IF YOU'RE COMING JUST FOR THE DAY / ARRIVING IN THE MORNING:
>Meet us at: Camp Mount Luther, Pine Village, 7:30am
(Area encircled in purple on map above)
>Follow KTA signs through the camp, from street address: 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg PA 17844.
>Map/directions to camp:
coordinates: 40.937737, -77.141291
Link: maps.app.goo.gl/aUoJrnpqmySnQGpg8
>Camp Mount Luther is located in Union County, about 15 minutes northwest of Mifflinburg, and 30 minutes west of Lewisburg, and about an hour east of State College.
>Meet us at: Camp Mount Luther, Pine Village, 7:30am
(Area encircled in purple on map above)
>Follow KTA signs through the camp, from street address: 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg PA 17844.
>Map/directions to camp:
coordinates: 40.937737, -77.141291
Link: maps.app.goo.gl/aUoJrnpqmySnQGpg8
>Camp Mount Luther is located in Union County, about 15 minutes northwest of Mifflinburg, and 30 minutes west of Lewisburg, and about an hour east of State College.
IF YOU'RE STAYING OVERNIGHT:
Tent, Car Camp
(more photos below)
(more photos below)
Photo of Pine Village Lodge (screencap from camp video)
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Amenities:
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OR:
Make your own arrangements
Make your own arrangements
- You're welcome to procure your own lodging nearby or a site in the park.
Important notes:
Cell phone coverage: According to cell coverage maps, there appears to be good coverage for Verizon and AT&T, but nothing for T-Mobile at camp. Coverage may be spotty on back roads and most potential work sites.
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.
Please contact Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at [email protected] or 570-854-8316 with any questions, or Volunteer Leader Jason Davis at [email protected]/717-681-4795.
Cell phone coverage: According to cell coverage maps, there appears to be good coverage for Verizon and AT&T, but nothing for T-Mobile at camp. Coverage may be spotty on back roads and most potential work sites.
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.
Please contact Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at [email protected] or 570-854-8316 with any questions, or Volunteer Leader Jason Davis at [email protected]/717-681-4795.
--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 ~6-mile section on which we'll be focusing, from Hairy John Picnic Area north to Stover Gap Road, is in MST section 11. Cumulatively, the trail ascends nearly 2100' of elevation, and descends ~1800'. From Hairy John State Forest Picnic Area (link to some history here), the trail goes up and over Winklebleck Mountain, down to Stony Run Road and Cinder Pile Spring, then up and over Buffalo Mountain, crossing into Centre County and landing at a "driveable" trail. From here, up and over some of the steepest terrain on Sharpback Mountain, to one of only a handful of shelters on the MST, then Pine Creek Road. But wait, there's more! Once more, the MST climbs and descends, this time over Buck Ridge, spitting hikers out to Horse Path Spring near Stover Gap Road.
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:
- We'll need an army of brushcutters and loppers to reopen ~6 miles of the Mid State Trail
- Also some possible chainsaw work and freshening painted blazes as volunteer numbers allow
- See photo gallery below for description of work and locations
- 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 20-45 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 ~6-mile section on which we'll be focusing, from Hairy John Picnic Area north to Stover Gap Road, is in MST section 11. Cumulatively, the trail ascends nearly 2100' of elevation, and descends ~1800'. From Hairy John State Forest Picnic Area (link to some history here), the trail goes up and over Winklebleck Mountain, down to Stony Run Road and Cinder Pile Spring, then up and over Buffalo Mountain, crossing into Centre County and landing at a "driveable" trail. From here, up and over some of the steepest terrain on Sharpback Mountain, to one of only a handful of shelters on the MST, then Pine Creek Road. But wait, there's more! Once more, the MST climbs and descends, this time over Buck Ridge, spitting hikers out to Horse Path Spring near Stover Gap Road.
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!
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT!
--PHOTO GALLERY--
