Meet a PA Hiker! Meet Howard!

👋 Meet Howard, a KTA supporter from Montgomery County!

Q: What makes hiking in Pennsylvania special/meaningful to you?
A: "Grew up in a very densely populated area and when I discovered the AT many years ago it opened me up to the beauty and magic of the forests of Pennsylvania."

Q: What type of hiking do you typically prefer most often?
A: "Mostly full day hikes and night hikes "

Q: When did you start hiking?
A: "30 years ago."

Q: What are you currently excited about in your hiking life?
A: "I'll be leading two hikes during the KTA Spring Hiking Weekend. In the coming year, I plan to hike all the maintained sections of the Appalachian Trail that are looked after by the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club and the Allentown Hiking Club."

Q: Which hiking trails do you enjoy/recommend that are near where you live?
A: "Wissahickon Valley Park - Wissahickon Gorge North Loop"

Q: Which hiking trails do you recommend (anywhere in PA)?
A: "The Pinnacle AT Hike from Hawk Mountain Road and Port Clinton AT Hike to Eckville" 

Q: What do you value most about KTA's mission?
A: "KTA's commitment to supporting and educating hiking and trail maintaining clubs and providing timely education and information."

Do you care about providing, protecting, preserving, and promoting recreational hiking trails and hiking opportunities in Pennsylvania?
​That's why KTA is here! Help ensure this mission continues to be fulfilled. ​https://www.kta-hike.org/donate.html

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