Group Hikes in November with Pennsylvania Trail and Hiking Clubs

After summer, rainbow colored leaves and cooler temps invite hikers to return to the forest to experience Pennsylvania's trails in a whole new way. November naturally reminds us of gratitude and warmth among friends and family. Meet welcoming communities of outdoor enthusiasts by trying a group hike with Keystone Trails Association or a local Pennsylvania hiking or trail club!

Keystone Trails Association events:

ATV Impacts on PA Trails and Forests (in partnership with Sierra Club): Black Forest Trail
November 4, 2023 | Black Forest Trail 
Join retired forester Bob Merrill for an easy hike on a portion of the beloved Black Forest Trail. Explore approximately four miles afoot while learning about the growing threat ATVs and UTVs pose to Pennsylvania’s public lands. Pack a lunch and plenty of water plus rain gear (just in case). Meeting location is the upper parking lot at the Tiadaghton District Office (10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PA 17776). After our meetup, we will caravan to the trailhead. You must wear orange!
Learn More & Register 


Feeling Grateful for the Appalachian Trail? Join KTA for a Maintenance Day!
November 14-17, 2023 | Little Gap, PA
Kathy Corpora, KTA AT Corridor Monitor, and Garrett Fondoules of ATC are leading work days on the Appalachian Trail between Little Gap and Lehigh:
Tuesday, 11/14: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 11/15: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, 11/16: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 11/17: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
To register and learn more, email [email protected] and indicate on which work day(s) you will be coming. Meet up will be at Little Gap PA Game Commission parking lot (40.806934, -75.534843).


National Take A Hike Day with KTA
November 17, 2023 | Fort Hunter Conservancy, Harrisburg, PA 
Get outdoors for some fresh air, scenery, and exercise at Fort Hunter Conservancy! Join us for a strenuous, mountain hike ending with a picturesque view of the Susquehanna River. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield and in partnership with Dauphin County Parks and Rec.
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Pennsylvania Hiking and Trail Club events:

• Sun, 11/5 at 1PM: "Pumpkin Pie Hike" (3 miles) with NCTA Wampum Chapter
• Sun, 11/5 at 9:45AM: "Salt Springs State Park" (5 miles) with Susquehanna Trailers
• Mon, 11/6 at 10AM: "Mason Dixon Trail - Lock 2 to Apollo Park" (6.8 miles) with Day Hikers of Central PA 
• Tue, 11/7 at 10AM: "Teacher Hike & Hang" with Sierra Club PA
• Sat, 11/11–Sun 11/12: "GPS Ranger Course" with Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
• Sun, 11/12 at 10AM: "Fall Hike" (6 miles) with Standing Stone Trail Club
• Sun, 11/12 at 10AM: "ANF Chapter November 12th Guided Hike" (5.5 miles) with NCTA ANF Chapter
• Sat, 11/18 at 8:30AM: "Two Meadows Hike - Wissahickon" (6.5 miles) with Philadelphia Trail Club
• Tue, 11/21 at 6:30PM: "Erie Bluffs After Dark" (1.5 Miles) with DCNR
• Fri, 11/24 at 11AM: "Black Friday Special" (5 miles) with Friends of the Wissahickon 
• Mon, 11/27 at 7PM: "Struble Trail- Full Moon Hike" (6 miles) with Chester County Trail Club