Upcoming Events
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KTA Trail Challenge 25kSeptember 9
Lower Susquehanna Gorge Challenge yourself to complete these arduous miles of steep climbs and rocky terrain punctuated with fantastic vistas and scenic forest hollows. The course is great for both trail runners pushing for their best times on rugged trails and hikers aiming to complete the strenuous challenge before the evening finish cutoff. |
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Allegheny Front Trail SlackpackJune 2-5
Phillipsburg The AFT is a 41.75 mile loop trail through Moshannon State Forest that roughly encircles Black Moshannon State Park. The trail provides a wide variety of forest environments, including views over valleys to the east, trout streams, and marshlands Complete a long distance trail with a weekend of day hikes. KTA provides lodging, home-cooked meals, and shuttles to and from the trail, along with an experienced hike leader. |
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Black Forest Trail SlackpackJuly 28-31
Cedar Run Limited Availability The BFT is a challenging but rewarding 42-mile loop leading through and above the west side of Pine Creek Gorge. The trail features many outstanding vistas in all directions, steep ascents and descents, plenty of stream crossings, and an unforgettable experience. Complete a long distance trail with a weekend of day hikes. KTA provides lodging, home-cooked meals, and shuttles to and from the trail, along with an experienced hike leader. |
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Keystone Hike Fest |
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Rambles with BrookApril 15
Additional dates TBA Join the Executive Director, Brook Lenker, for short (< three mile) hikes and get to know Keystone Trails Association and the trail of the day. Meet special guests from our partnering organizations and agencies. The conversations continue at local restaurants (on your own) following the hikes |
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Wales Coast Path
Filled: Contact KTA to join the waiting list
August 15-26, 2023 or September 26 - October 7, 2023 Wales Join KTA for this amazing hiking adventure on the renowned Wales Coast Path. Following the sweeping crescent of Cardigan Bay, this section, the Ceredigion Coast Path, is regarded as having perhaps the most varied landscape and terrain of the entire 870 mile path. |
Ongoing Events and Programs
100-Mile Trail ChallengeThe annual 100-Mile Trail Challenge recognizes hikers that complete 100 miles or more of eligible Pennsylvania hiking trails between September 1 and August 31. Participants are encouraged to collect sponsorships to raise $1 per mile.
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Kids Trail Ambassador ProgramAt KTA’s booth at the Wildwood Park Wetlands Festival on April 25, 2015, in Harrisburg, we launched a new program aimed at engaging youth in hiking and the outdoors: the KTA Kids Trail Ambassador Program.
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Past Programs and Events
Education and Outreach
Trail Care 101: WorkshopKTA hosted the first ever Trail Care 101 at Whipple Dam State Park. The workshop was designed to prepare participants that want to try Trail Care, but might not have Trail Care background.
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Backpacking 101 WorkshopA two part series enabling day hikers to take the next step into the world of backpacking in Penn’s Woods.
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Excursions
Philadelphia Urban Hiking Experience
KTA hosted a hiking experience like no other. Hikers explored the history, culture, and beauty, both natural and man-made, of Philadelphia.
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Brews and Views
What better way to end a day of hiking than trying some fabulous local breweries? KTA hosted a weekend to see all the hidden gems Cumberland Valley has to offer.
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Allegheny National Forest Weekend
Join KTA in Pennsylvania's only National Forest, stay in the beautiful Groves Lodge, and experience one of a kind hiking opportunities.
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Prowl the Sproul
The Keystone Trails Association was scheduled to host the 15th Annual Prowl the Sproul Hiking Weekend from July 27 to July 29, 2018 in the beautiful Sproul State Forest of western Clinton County.
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Trek the Tiadaghton
KTA hosted a weekend to explore Tiadaghton State Forest.
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Quehanna Elk Quest
October 4th-6th
See the majestic PA elk up close! |
Slackpacks
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail
6 days of hiking, 70 miles, 1 beautiful trail. Experience the entire Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail!
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Black Forest Trail
Thruhike this challenging, but rewarding 42-mile loop leading through and above the west side of Pine Creek Gorge, in 4 days, without pitching a tent.
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Allegheny Front Trail
The AFT is a 41.75 mile loop trail through Moshannon State Forest that roughly encircles Black Moshannon State Park. The trail provides a wide variety of forest environments, including views over valleys to the east, trout streams, and marshlands.
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Old Loggers Path
Old Loggers Path is a 28 mile backpacking trail that follows former railroad grades, logging roads, bark trails, and other remnants of old industrial transportation, hence the name. The trail takes advantage of the engineering expertise of the early logging railroaders by following the moderate grades up and down the rugged landscape.
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KTA Hiking Weekends
What is a KTA Hiking Weekend?
We organize a weekend from breakfast to bonfire, introduce trails to anyone who’s interested but isn’t sure how to start hiking, introduce new trails to anyone who thinks they’ve hiked them all, and everyone in between.
Spring Hiking Weekend2019 - Camp Ladore
2021 - Wellsboro 2022 - Carlisle |
Fall Hiking Weekend2019 - State College
2020 - Chambersburg 2021 - Lock Haven 2022 - Lewisburg |
Water Trails
Allegheny River Canoe/Camping TripThis journey takes you 31 miles down the Allegheny River. Start from historic downtown Warren, encounter all seven of the federally protected Wilderness Islands, large swaths of the Allegheny National Forest and float past the town of Tidioute.
Our overnight camping adventure, featuring professional and knowledgeable guides, includes all paddling equipment, and are suitable for novice and experienced paddlers alike! |
Susquehanna River Day TripKTA takes to the trails – Water trails this is! Our day long adventures, featuring professional and knowledgeable guides, include all paddling equipment, and are suitable for novice and experienced paddlers alike!.
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