Fall Hiking Weekend
October 14-16, 2022
Lewisburg, PA
October 14-16, 2022
Lewisburg, PA
KTA heads to central Pennsylvania for a weekend getaway filled with great hikes and fellowship. From rail trails to river trails and backcountry hikes, we are looking forward to a weekend of awesome excursions .
During our weekend hiking adventure we’ll be staying at the Best Western in Lewisburg, PA. Bounded by the scenic Susquehanna River and Bucknell University, Lewisburg’s heart resides in its charming downtown. The authentic, historic downtown commercial district and adjacent historic neighborhoods are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Rich in culture, the arts, and steeped in history, Lewisburg invites visitors to stroll tree-lined, lamp lit streets, browse distinctive shops, dine in one of many friendly restaurants.
During our weekend hiking adventure we’ll be staying at the Best Western in Lewisburg, PA. Bounded by the scenic Susquehanna River and Bucknell University, Lewisburg’s heart resides in its charming downtown. The authentic, historic downtown commercial district and adjacent historic neighborhoods are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Rich in culture, the arts, and steeped in history, Lewisburg invites visitors to stroll tree-lined, lamp lit streets, browse distinctive shops, dine in one of many friendly restaurants.
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Weekend Schedule (Subject to Change)
Friday 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Event registration and hike sign ups 1:00 PM: Friday afternoon hikes begin 5:00 PM: KTA Board Meeting 6:00 PM: Dinner on your own 7:30 PM: Member Social and Trails Trivia 8:30 PM: Documentary Screening Saturday 7:30 AM: Breakfast (hikers also pick up bag lunches) 9:00 AM: Full day and morning hikes depart 2:30 PM: KTA Council Meeting 5:00 PM: Awards Presentation and Reception 6:00 PM: Dinner 7:00 PM: Annual Meeting and Keynote Speaker Sunday 8:00 AM: Breakfast (hikers also pick up bag lunches) 9:00 AM: Morning hikes depart |
List of Activities (More to Come)
Hikes Old Loggers Path Loyalsock Trail Lewisburg Trail Tour Buffalo Valley Rail Trail Dale's Ridge Loop Excursions Clean Water Celebration |
KTA is holding a special program - for attendees and the general public - on Saturday, October 15th
Keynote presentation by Heather Anderson - a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and the only woman who has completed the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide National Scenic Trails each three times.
This includes a historic Calendar Year Triple Crown hike in 2018 when she hiked all three of those trails in one March-November season, making her the first woman to do so. Altogether, she has hiked over 40,000 miles since 2003. As a professional speaker, Heather speaks regularly about her adventures and the lessons learned on trail. She is the author of Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home (2019) chronicling her Pacific Crest Trail record and Mud, Rocks, Blazes: Letting Go on the Appalachian Trail (2021) about her 2015 AT record. Her third book, co-authored with Katie Gerber, is Adventure Ready: A Hiker’s Guide to Planning, Training, and Resiliency (2022).
This includes a historic Calendar Year Triple Crown hike in 2018 when she hiked all three of those trails in one March-November season, making her the first woman to do so. Altogether, she has hiked over 40,000 miles since 2003. As a professional speaker, Heather speaks regularly about her adventures and the lessons learned on trail. She is the author of Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home (2019) chronicling her Pacific Crest Trail record and Mud, Rocks, Blazes: Letting Go on the Appalachian Trail (2021) about her 2015 AT record. Her third book, co-authored with Katie Gerber, is Adventure Ready: A Hiker’s Guide to Planning, Training, and Resiliency (2022).
Payment
All prices are listed per person
All prices are listed per person
Full Weekend Package
(Includes 2 continental breakfasts, 2 bag lunches to take on your hikes or adventures and one dinner. Friday night’s dinner is on your own in one of the local eateries in downtown Lewisburg. All hikes and the Saturday evening program is included.)
(Includes 2 continental breakfasts, 2 bag lunches to take on your hikes or adventures and one dinner. Friday night’s dinner is on your own in one of the local eateries in downtown Lewisburg. All hikes and the Saturday evening program is included.)
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A La Cart
(All included in weekend package)
Guided Hikes by Day
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Saturday Dinner and Evening Program
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Check Out
When KTA receives your payment, you will receive a confirmation email describing your completed reservation.
This can take 1- 5 business days.
Registration & Refund Policy: Registrations must be received by October 1st; no refunds will be given after this date.
Thanks again, and we look forward to seeing you in October!
This can take 1- 5 business days.
Registration & Refund Policy: Registrations must be received by October 1st; no refunds will be given after this date.
Thanks again, and we look forward to seeing you in October!
