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EVENT #17: Sept. 24-27, 2026
Chapman State Park Trails |
Penny Run Trail trailhead. Photo from pabucketlist.com
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What we have planned
Likely:
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--LOGISTICS--
Map from DCNR; modified to show our sites.
IF YOU'RE COMING JUST FOR THE DAY / ARRIVING IN THE MORNING:
>Meet us at: Chapman State Park campground near site 25-31, 7:30am
>Follow KTA signs through the park
>Map/directions to park:
coordinates for campsite #25: 41.74533, -79.17971
Park Office: 4790 Chapman Dam Road, Clarendon, PA 16313
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mcjgP73cjbWKqZ6J6
>Chapman SP is in Warren County, situated in the northern reaches of Allegheny National Forest. About 50 minutes northeast of Tionesta, 40 minutes northwest of Kane, and 5 minutes south of Warren.
>Meet us at: Chapman State Park campground near site 25-31, 7:30am
>Follow KTA signs through the park
>Map/directions to park:
coordinates for campsite #25: 41.74533, -79.17971
Park Office: 4790 Chapman Dam Road, Clarendon, PA 16313
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mcjgP73cjbWKqZ6J6
>Chapman SP is in Warren County, situated in the northern reaches of Allegheny National Forest. About 50 minutes northeast of Tionesta, 40 minutes northwest of Kane, and 5 minutes south of Warren.
IF YOU'RE STAYING OVERNIGHT:
Tent, Car Camp at Chapman SP -- sites 25, 27, 29, 31, & 33.
Encircled in red on map above. The park has generously reserved these sites for us.
Encircled in red on map above. The park has generously reserved these sites for us.
Photo from pabucketlist.com
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Amenities:
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OR:
Make your own arrangements
You're welcome to procure your own campsite at Sinnemahoning State Park or lodging nearby.
Make your own arrangements
You're welcome to procure your own campsite at Sinnemahoning State Park or lodging nearby.
Important notes:
Cell phone coverage: Coverage at the park is VERY spotty. Coverage maps show good service for Verizon at the campground, but AT&T and T-Mobile service is available with a short walk or drive.
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.
Friday night dinner is typically on your own, and we usually opt for dinner out another night (KTA's treat). 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.
Camping Gear: If you're missing a piece of camping gear, or all of it, check out KTA's Gear loaner Program here. With enough notice, KTA can bring whatever you need for a fun, comfortable weekend!
Questions? Please contact Al Germann, KTA Trail Care Coordinator for PA Wilds, at [email protected], or Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at [email protected] or 570-854-8316 with any questions.
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!
Cell phone coverage: Coverage at the park is VERY spotty. Coverage maps show good service for Verizon at the campground, but AT&T and T-Mobile service is available with a short walk or drive.
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.
Friday night dinner is typically on your own, and we usually opt for dinner out another night (KTA's treat). 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.
Camping Gear: If you're missing a piece of camping gear, or all of it, check out KTA's Gear loaner Program here. With enough notice, KTA can bring whatever you need for a fun, comfortable weekend!
Questions? Please contact Al Germann, KTA Trail Care Coordinator for PA Wilds, at [email protected], or Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at [email protected] or 570-854-8316 with any questions.
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!
--Trail Work Details--
Work days:
Friday and Saturday approximately 8-4, Sunday 8-noon. Camping available starting Thursday >3pm.
Description of work:
Chapman State Park will be providing all tools and materials. We will be working to spruce up the Nature Trail which encircles the campground by:
Chapman State Park:
From the park website: "The 862-acre Chapman State Park includes the 68-acre Chapman Lake on the West Branch of Tionesta Creek. Adjacent to state game lands and the Allegheny National Forest, Chapman is an oasis of recreational facilities in a vast area of wilderness."
Friday and Saturday approximately 8-4, Sunday 8-noon. Camping available starting Thursday >3pm.
Description of work:
Chapman State Park will be providing all tools and materials. We will be working to spruce up the Nature Trail which encircles the campground by:
- Refurbishing a boardwalk which needs new decking and traction
- Reinforcing multiple muddy sections by adding gravel and tamping
- Cutting and removing overhanging branches
- Repairing the access bridge to Penny Run Trail (replacing decking)
Chapman State Park:
From the park website: "The 862-acre Chapman State Park includes the 68-acre Chapman Lake on the West Branch of Tionesta Creek. Adjacent to state game lands and the Allegheny National Forest, Chapman is an oasis of recreational facilities in a vast area of wilderness."
SIGN UP FOR 2026 TRAIL CARE #17- Chapman State Park, Sept. 24-27, HERE!
(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 (here), 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!
•You don't have to look for/won't be able to find the Trail Care as an "Opportunity" on DCNR's site (they're all set to "private").
•No need to fill out anything for child, etc., clearances. You can add chainsaw and first aid certifications, but not required.
(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 (here), 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!
•You don't have to look for/won't be able to find the Trail Care as an "Opportunity" on DCNR's site (they're all set to "private").
•No need to fill out anything for child, etc., clearances. You can add chainsaw and first aid certifications, but not required.
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