April 2025 President's Trailhead - Wayne Gross

Dear Member & Friends,
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Spring is upon us! Get out for a hike and bring a friend!   

I want to thank you for your efforts in furthering our mission of providing, preserving, protecting, and promoting recreational hiking trails and hiking opportunities in Pennsylvania. Each of you, through trail maintenance in your club and throughout the state, advocacy on issues affecting our trails, and by  leading hikes, are making a difference at a grassroots level.

There is a lot going on with KTA in 2025 as we progress on the second year of our five-year strategic plan. Efforts continue with Scott Farm planning; the site will eventually become KTA's headquarters. The Board has approved the lease of the Panther Run Cabin in Sproul State Forest as a base for our Trail Care efforts in the PA Wilds. ​Through the efforts of our Executive Director, Brook Lenker, KTA has completed an application a hopeful 2026- 2027 DCNR grant.

The Board and I wish to give a special shout out to our Executive Director, Brook Lenker, who has been navigating us through the many changes that have been occurring - all for the better.

There is a full list of KTA events, activities, and trail care opportunities. Please visit our website and sign up for one or more and bring a friend. 

We have our upcoming KTA Spring Hiking Weekend at Raystown Lake on April 25-27, 2025. A few activities still have space available. Please take an opportunity to go to our website and sign up by April 14 to attend. Hoping to see you there.
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For the trails and those who wander on them!

Thanks
​Wayne E. Gross
President, Board of Directors 
Keystone Trails Association
The Statewide Voice of Pennsylvania Hikers