Join KTA to support today's hikers and help shape the future of hiking in Pennsylvania!

Love being part of a thriving, like-minded community? Want to see PA's hiking trails last for future generations? KTA is the place for you!

Anyone interested in hiking or the outdoors is welcome to join KTA! The support from our members fuels KTA's efforts to provide hikers with opportunities to restore, preserve, protect, and enjoy Pennsylvania's hiking trails. 

Whether you are an individual hiker, a hiking or trail club, or a business or organization who values PA's trails, we have a membership option for you!
As a Member of KTA:
  • Your voice will be heard on important statewide issues that could impact PA's trails.
  • Your support dollars ensure PA's trails are protected for everyone, forever.
  • You will be invited to KTA community events.
...and so much more!

------------------------------------------

Questions?
Contact KTA's Manager of Communications and Membership, Holly Tritt, at tritt@kta-hike.org

KTA Membership Options

Individual Members
Join KTA to positively impact today's hikers and help shape the future of hiking in Pennsylvania! We rely on Individual Members' input and involvement to create KTA's programs, services, initiatives, and hiking opportunities.
Becoming a member of KTA means you:
  • Believe Pennsylvania's hiking trails are worth protecting 
  • Enjoy connecting with other hikers and promote hiking in Pennsylvania
  • Respect and/or contribute to the maintenance of PA's hiking trails so they are safe
Individual Member Benefits:
Club Members
Club Members are a core component of KTA's foundation. Club Members are invited to participate in KTA's overall statewide initiatives and receive support through KTA's training programs, grants, resources, and special offers.
​Becoming a club member of KTA means your club:
  • Believes Pennsylvania's hiking trails deserve the best care possible
  • Enjoys connecting hikers with one another to create community
  • Values collaboration with other organizations to develop initiatives to promote and preserve hiking and hiking trails in PA
  • Welcomes and encourages hikers of all types to participate in your club's meetings, events, and mission
Club Member Benefits:
  • Representation at the state level on timely issues of importance to hikers
  • Grant funding from KTA for tools, supplies, and equipment
  • Assistance for trail projects beyond your group’s means
  • Club-Only Newsletter, "Trailhead & Blazes" supports club leaders as they manage and grow/maintain their groups
  • Discounts and special offers for products, services, and events
  • Ability to include events, updates, or news in "Keystone Hiker" Newsletter (sent to Individual Members) or Club-Only Newsletter, "Trailhead & Blazes"
KTA Partners
It is a community effort to serve hikers, clubs, and trails throughout the entire state of Pennsylvania. Does your business or organization care about conservation efforts in Pennsylvania? Want to give back to nature?
Becoming a KTA Partner means you:
  • Believe Pennsylvania's hiking trails are worth protecting and preserving
  • Support the initiatives and mission of KTA 
  • Share community volunteer opportunities with your team
  • Value hiking as means for improving well-being and overall health
  • Take eco-friendly actions (big or small) within the processes of your organization or business
  • Offer a service or product that supports the mission of PA hikers and hiking clubs (optional)
  • Become a KTA Partner today and know you're helping PA's trails and hiking community every day. 
KTA Partner Benefits:
  • Representation at the state level on timely issues of importance to hikers
  • Invitation to be featured on our blog and social media
  • Option to provide KTA members with exclusive content in member-only portal
  • Recognition at select KTA events
  • ​Discounts and special offers for products, services, and events
  • Ability to include updates or news in "Keystone Hiker" Newsletter (sent to Individual Members) or Club-Only Newsletter, "Trailhead & Blazes"
​​By Mail:
KTA Membership Form
Club Membership From
Partner Membership Form