Join Keystone Trails Association and explore the Pennsylvania Wilds, a designated Conservation Landscape.
Hike through old growth forests where the trees are hundreds of years old. Take in the changing autumn leaves along the Clarion River. Learn about elk bugling. Make art inspired by the landscape. Learn about Pennsylvania's conservation history. The weekend will include dozens of ways to enjoy the outdoors with activities for all ages and mobility levels.
Hike through old growth forests where the trees are hundreds of years old. Take in the changing autumn leaves along the Clarion River. Learn about elk bugling. Make art inspired by the landscape. Learn about Pennsylvania's conservation history. The weekend will include dozens of ways to enjoy the outdoors with activities for all ages and mobility levels.
What to expect:
Build your own weekend getaway. Join us for one day or all three! With dozens of options, there's something for everyone. If you're looking to carpool, book activities and lodging with friends.
Since lodging is spread out, and this weekend has a build-your-own-adventure model, there is no daily meet-up location or meal package. However, Keystone Trails Association staff will be available each day to answer questions and welcome you to the area.
🥾 Friday, October 17th: Activities will be clustered within half an hour of the St. Marys and Ridgway area. Find Keystone Trails Association staff at the Royal Inn & Dining from noon-5pm in Ridgway and at the evening guest speaker event at The Wilds Sonshine Factory in Kane.
🥾 Saturday, October 18th: Activities will be clustered within half an hour of the Cook Forest State Park area. Find Keystone Trails Association staff at the Sawmill Center for the Arts from 9am-5pm in Cook Forest State Park and then at the evening guest speaker event at the Royal Inn & Dining in Ridgway.
🥾 Sunday, October 19th: Activities will be more dispersed; pick something on your route of travel home. Find Keystone Trails Association staff at the Royal Inn & Dining from 8am- noon in Ridgway.
Build your own weekend getaway. Join us for one day or all three! With dozens of options, there's something for everyone. If you're looking to carpool, book activities and lodging with friends.
Since lodging is spread out, and this weekend has a build-your-own-adventure model, there is no daily meet-up location or meal package. However, Keystone Trails Association staff will be available each day to answer questions and welcome you to the area.
🥾 Friday, October 17th: Activities will be clustered within half an hour of the St. Marys and Ridgway area. Find Keystone Trails Association staff at the Royal Inn & Dining from noon-5pm in Ridgway and at the evening guest speaker event at The Wilds Sonshine Factory in Kane.
🥾 Saturday, October 18th: Activities will be clustered within half an hour of the Cook Forest State Park area. Find Keystone Trails Association staff at the Sawmill Center for the Arts from 9am-5pm in Cook Forest State Park and then at the evening guest speaker event at the Royal Inn & Dining in Ridgway.
🥾 Sunday, October 19th: Activities will be more dispersed; pick something on your route of travel home. Find Keystone Trails Association staff at the Royal Inn & Dining from 8am- noon in Ridgway.
Where to stay:
Our weekend events have been selling out fast; book your lodging early. KTA secured room blocks at the following locations; if the block has expired, you can still call to see if there's space available at the full price. Lodging reservations are made by calling the lodges directly. You can find amenities and contact information by clicking on the options below.
Our weekend events have been selling out fast; book your lodging early. KTA secured room blocks at the following locations; if the block has expired, you can still call to see if there's space available at the full price. Lodging reservations are made by calling the lodges directly. You can find amenities and contact information by clicking on the options below.
Ridgway:
- Elker Inn & Suites- Appx. $140 - &165 a night. Room block expires August 17, 2025.
- The Royal Inn Dining- Appx. $73 - $88 a night. Room block expires September 17, 2025.
- Sleepy Man Hotel Rooms- Appx. $140-$171 a night. Message the host when you want to book so they can remove the hold on the rooms. We have two available rooms: Sleepy Man Hotel Room 1 and Sleepy Man Hotel Room 4.
St. Marys:
- Cobblestone Inn & Suites- Appx. $200 a night. Room block expires September 14, 2025. Next to the Area Transportation Authority for those looking for public transportation options.
- Best Western Plus- Appx. $179 a night. Room block expires September 17, 2025.
- Holiday Inn Express- Appx. $155 a night. Room block expires September 17, 2025.
Camp with Keystone Trails Association:
Stay in group tent campsite 2 at Parker Dam State Park. The site has picnic tables, fire rings, and an outhouse. Parker Dam has miles of trails to explore, a lake, and a Civilian Conservation Corps museum.
Parker Dam is about a half hour from St. Marys and Ridgway.
This is the only lodging you can book directly through Keystone Trails Association. Cost is $10 a night per person.
Lodging in Clarion County:
Looking to book your own lodging? Check out places to stay in and around Cook Forest provided by Discover Clarion County:
- Explore Cook Forest lodging options by clicking here.
Questions about the weekend can be directed to Kate Prisby at: [email protected].
*Agenda, events, and excursions are subject to change.
