Meet Dave! Meet a PA Hiker Series!

👋 Meet Dave, a KTA supporter from Venango County! 

Q: What makes hiking in Pennsylvania special/meaningful to you?
A: "PA has a great variety of scenic trails for all levels of hikers. And for me personally, hiking in PA is a way for me to escape all the distractions of life and have some personal reflection time and some quiet time with God."

Q: What type of hiking do you typically prefer most often?
A: "multi-day backpacking; and some full day, half day hikes. In 2019 at the age of 63, I completed a thru-hike of the A.T. with my 3 sons, ages 22, 24, 26 at the time."

Q: When did you start hiking?
A: "1974"

Q: What are you currently excited about in your hiking life?
A: "Completing the North Country Trail in PA, hiking the Black Forest Trail (for the 4th time) and the Susquehannock Trail this spring. Also, introducing youth from our church to backpacking for the first time."

Q: Which hiking trails do you enjoy/recommend that are near where you live?
A: "Minister Creek Trail, Gerard Hiking Trail in Oil Creek SP, Kennerdell Tract in Clear Creek State Forest."

Q: Which hiking trails do you recommend (anywhere in PA)?
A: "Black Forest Trail, Loyalsock Trail, Quehanna Trail, Susquehannock Trail and of course the A.T. in PA." 

Q: What do you value most about KTA's mission?
A: "Maintaining and upgrading the hiking trails and opportunities in PA. PA has one of the top hiking trail systems in eastern USA.​"

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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