Upcoming Events

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Spring Hiking Weekend 2019

April 12th-14th
​Join KTA for our annual spring hiking weekend in The Poconos, Waymart, PA! 
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Laurel Highlands Slackpack

​May 3rd-7th
6 days of hiking, 70 miles, 1 beautiful trail. Experience the entire Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail! 

Trek the Tiadaghton

June 14th-16th
Explore the Tiadaghton State Forest for a weekend with KTA. 

Allegheny National Forest

August 9th-11th
Visit the gorgeous Allegheny National Forest and stay in the historic and beautiful Olmsted Manor. 

KTA Trail Challenge

September 7th
​​Join KTA for a challenging 25k or 50k through 2 counties and beautiful trails! Sign up now! 

Quehanna Elk Quest

​This year's Quehanna Elk Quest offers two trips! One on the weekend and one during the week. See the majestic PA elk up close! October 4th-6th & 6th-8th. 

Black Forest Trail Slackpack 2019

October 25th-28th ---  SOLD OUT
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.

Fall Hiking Weekend 2019

October 11th-13th
On this adventure, we will take on various trails in the area including Rothrock State Forest, Mid State Trail, Mt. Nittany, and the Bald Eagle State Forest.  Hikes will be easy to difficult so there will be something for everyone!

Ongoing Events and Programs

100-Mile Trail Challenge

The 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.

Kids Trail Ambassador Program

At 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.

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.

Past Programs and Events

2017 Fall Hiking and Meeting Weekend
This event took place October 13-15 at Wesley Forest Camp and Retreat, Weikert, PA. Co-hosted by the Mid State Trail Association. 

Backpacking 101: Workshop

A two part series enabling day hikers to take the next step into the world of backpacking in Penn’s Woods.

Trail Care 101: Workshop

On Saturday, April 22, 2017, KTA 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.

Spring Hiking Weekend 2018

April 13-15, KTA hosted a weekend of beautiful hiking in historic Jim Thorpe, PA!

Philadelphia

​June 1-3, 2018 
​KTA hosted a hiking experience like no other. Enjoy the history, culture, and beauty, both natural and man-made, of Philadelphia. 

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.
Photo used under Creative Commons from John Harwood