KTA WEBINAR SERIES: Hiking with Your Dog 
February 18, 2025 6:00 PM
Safely Hiking with your Dog co-hosted by Humane Society of the United States, Pennsylvania State Director, Kristen Tullo and Dr. Resnick, Humane Society Veterinary Medical Alliance Member Veterinarian. Tuesday, February 18th at 6pm. Registration is free but required.
Register here! 

Land Restoration Workshop: Live Staking with Horn Farm Center
March 2, 2025 10:00am - noon | York, PA
Live stakes are stem cuttings from trees and shrubs. When planted or "staked" into the ground, these cuttings are capable of growing into new plants. This form of propagation is an evolved trait for many woody plants in streamside and wetland areas, since unstable conditions are an ecological norm in these habitats. For folks who are tending, protecting, and restoring natural landscapes--whether at home or on the trail--live stakes offer a promising and accessible alternative for bolstering native vegetation and reversing degradation. As plants establish roots and grow, they mitigate soil erosion, keep pollutants from entering waterways, and provide a myriad of other benefits. In this hands-on program, you will explore a live stake "nursery" at the Horn Farm Center while learning about the science of live stakes, which plants and habitats are best suited for this restoration technique, and how to harvest, store, and plant stem cuttings.
Learn more and register here!

"Redd Up Toms Run," an International Women's Day Trail Care Event
March 8, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Pittsburgh, PA
Volunteer with Keystone Trails Association, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy,
@torytalkstrails & @hikesandhopsblog, Pittsburgh-based outdoor content creators to celebrate International Women's Day. Gather in Pittsburgh for morning programming and education, followed by spring cleaning after the winter season at WPC's Toms Run Nature Reserve. Help clean up the trail, remove invasive species, and enjoy an after-party celebration at Grist Brewing in Pittsburgh! Registration is limited. Sign up using the link below. 
Register here! 

Backpacking 101
March 29, 2025| Harrisburg, PA
Join Keystone Trails Association & Dauphin County Parks and Recreation with a one-day seminar on backpacking basics. This training is geared towards avid day hikers who are interested in learning about backpacking from a group of experienced backpackers. Topics will include differences between day hiking and backpacking, clothing, footwear, gear (packs, sleeping bags, stoves, lights, stuff sacks, poles, tents), food preparation, campsite selection, potential dangers (ticks, waterborne diseases, bears, snakes), Leave No Trace and unique considerations for women with available resources (online and print). A light continental breakfast will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch to consume during the designated lunch break. Dress for indoor and outdoor activities.
Register here! 

Trail Maintenance Training Institute 
April 4-6, 2025| Biglersville, PA
Back by popular demand, KTA will be offering workshops on various trail maintenance topics, including chainsaw safety training. For new and returning volunteers, KTA Trail Care volunteers, hiking club members, etc., there will be something for everyone. ​Tools, personal protective equipment, meals, and lodging at Camp Nawakwa will be provided. Participation is limited to 12 people. Participants must bring their own boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, water bottle, and, if available, shatterproof safety goggles and work gloves. The session begins Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. and concludes Sunday afternoon by 5:00 p.m.
Registration opening soon. 

Spring Hiking Weekend
April 25-27, 2025 | Raystown Lake 
Join us April 25-27, 2025 at Lake Raystown Resort and get outdoors. The weekend will showcase regional hikes, conservation activities, an outdoor-themed book discussion, bike rides, guest speakers, and more.  We have activities for animal lovers, families, and those with limited mobility.  Come, get outside with us!
Event and meal registration opens January 22, 2025.
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KTA has secured discounted lodging through March 10. Book the room, or  campsite, of your choice by contacting the lodge directly at: (814) 658-3500 extension 0. When you call, be sure to say you are booking through the Keystone Trails Association block rate; this will ensure you get a discount. You can explore lodging options  here. Please note, our discounted rates expire after March 10; bookings made after that date will be at a higher price.

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Underground Railroad Hike
June 22, 2025 (Sunday) | Lancaster, PA
Hike into the history of the Underground Railroad and the anti-slavery movement in Southern Lancaster County through the Lancaster Conservancy's Fishing Creek Nature Preserve.  Close to the Mason Dixon Line, we will trace a path of emancipation for Freedom Seekers who crossed the Susquehanna on what would later be known as the Pilgrim's Pathway to Christiana. 
Learn more about the hike and register here.

Leave No Trace Level One Training
August 1-3, 2025 | Allegheny National Forest 
This training is geared toward hiking enthusiasts, trail maintainers, outdoor educators, and those working to preserve public and private lands for recreational use.  The training will take place on trails in and around the Allegheny National Forest in western Pennsylvania.  You'll receive a grounding in how to practice Leave No Trace as an individual and the skills to teach Leave No Trace to a broader audience.  
More details and registration coming soon

Wales: Mountains & Coast Hiking Adventure |
KTA International Trip Fundraiser
August 3-14, 2025 | Save the date!
Experience Welsh culture with KTA on a hiking adventure through the rugged mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) and the eclectic island of Anglesey. Spend three days exploring Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park in North Wales. Hike to the top of Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales. Not feeling up for the hike? Take the Snowdon Mountain Railway to the top! The second half of the trip will be spent exploring the Anglesey Coastal Path. The path traverses a landscape that includes farmland, coastal heath, dunes, saltmarsh, cliffs, and woodland. The trip includes roundtrip airfare from Dulles (IAD), ten night's lodging, all ground transportation, guided daily hikes, breakfast each morning, and lunches on hiking days.  Optional transport to and from Dulles is provided at an additional cost. Luggage transport is included so that participants will never need to carry more than a daypack while hiking. Accommodations are in modern hotels/inns.
Registration opens February 1st, 2025 - for selection by lottery 
Price: $4,495 (double occupancy)

Keystone Hiking and Outdoor Weekend 2025
October 17-19, 2025 | The PA Wilds 
Save the date & join us for three days of outdoor activities and camaraderie in the PA Wilds.

KTA Trail Care Events​​​​​​​​​​​​​
The 2025 Schedule of Trail Care Events is now available! Registration and detailed information for all these events will be available soon! Learn more about our Trail Care Program.
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#1- Fri. May 2: CODE ORANGE (PA Wilds)
CHUCK KEIPER TRAIL
Sproul State Forest
Camp 5/1-3: KTA Panther Run Cabin
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#2- May 8-11: Trail Care
WHITE MTN RIDGE / REEDS GAP SPUR
Bald Eagle State Forest
Camp: Reeds Gap SP or Camp Karoondinha

#3- May 15-18: Trail Care (PA Wilds)
DONUT HOLE TRAIL
Sproul State Forest
Camp: Hyner Run SP (tentative)
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#4- May 29-June 1: Trail Care (PA Wilds)
BLACK FOREST TRAIL
Tiadaghton State Forest
Camp: Pump Station Fire Tower Cabin
 
#5- Sat. June. 7:  CODE ORANGE
KTA's A.T. SECTION
Meet: Lehigh Gap East Parking lot
 
​#6- June 12-15: Trail Care
MID STATE TRAIL - EVERETT REGION
Buchanan State Forest
Camp: Tenley Park, Everett
 
#7- June 19-22: Trail Care
WOODBOURNE FOREST PRESERVE
Susquehanna County
Camp: TBD

​​ #8- June 26-29: Trail Care (PA Wilds)
MID STATE TRAIL - TIOGA REGION
Tioga State Forest
Camp: Hills Creek State Park Group Tenting
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​​#9- July 10-13: Trail Care (PA Wilds)
ALLEGHENY FRONT TRAIL
Moshannon State Forest
Camp: TBD
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#10- July 17-20: Trail Care (PA Wilds)
WEST RIM TRAIL
Tioga State Forest
Camp: Twin Streams Campground (tentative)
 
#11- Fri. July 25:  CODE ORANGE (PA Wilds)
CHUCK KEIPER TRAIL
Sproul State Forest
Camp 7/24-26: KTA Panther Run Cabin
 
#12- Aug. 7-10: Trail Care
PINCHOT STATE FOREST TRAILS
Leader: Shira B./Brian M.
Camp: Tobyhanna SP (tentative)
 
#13- Aug. 21-24: Trail Care (PA Wilds)
BUCKTAIL PATH / ELK SF TRAILS
Elk State Forest
Camp: Sinnemahoning State Park (tentative)
 
#14- Fri. 8/29:  CODE ORANGE (PA Wilds)
CHUCK KEIPER TRAIL
Sproul State Forest
Camp 8/28-30: KTA Panther Run Cabin

#15- Sept. 4-7: Trail Care (PA Wilds)
GOLDEN EAGLE TRAIL
Tiadaghton State Forest
Camp: Jersey Mills Ranger Station
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#16- Sept. 11-14: Trail Care (PA Wilds)
CHUCK KEIPER TRAIL
Sproul State Forest
Camp: KTA Panther Run Cabin

#17- Sat. Sept. 27: TRAIL LOVE: ANF EDITION (PA Wilds)
Allegheny National Forest Trails
Camp 9/26-28: Loleta Recreation Area
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#18- Sat. Oct 4:  CODE ORANGE
GIFFORD PINCHOT STATE PARK / MASON-DIXON TRAIL
Camp 10/3-5: GPSP OGTA (tentative)
 
#19- Oct. 9-12: Trail Care (PA Wilds)
CHUCK KEIPER TRAIL/
SPROUL STATE FOREST TRAILS
Sproul State Forest
Camp: KTA Panther Run Cabin
 
#20- Sat. Oct. 25:  CODE ORANGE
KTA's A.T. SECTION
Leader: Jim Foster
Meet: Lehigh Gap East Parking lot

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