Meet Kent & Rachel! Meet a PA Hiker

👋 Meet Kent & Rachel, KTA supporters from Berks County! 

Q: What makes hiking in Pennsylvania special/meaningful to you?
A: "PA has so many beautiful forests and challenging trails. Hiking here is great exercise for the body and therapy for the mind."

Q: What type of hiking do you typically prefer most often?
A: "We spend many weeknights and most weekends day-hiking in and around Berks County. "


​Q: When did you start hiking?
A: "I started hiking in college and have enjoyed it my whole adult life. During COVID shutdowns it became a great activity and we began tracking our miles and number of hikes per year."

Q: What are you currently excited about in your hiking life?
A: "We are planning to complete the Susquehannock Trail System loop, the Horse-Shoe Trail, and also hike in more PA state parks this summer. Together with our dog Ripple we have hiked over 3,000 miles in the past three years! "

Q: Which hiking trails do you enjoy/recommend that are near where you live?
A: "We are lucky to have the Pinnacle nearby and love hiking the AT and other trails near there.  My favorite trail in that area is the Furnace Creek trail."

Q: Which hiking trails do you recommend (anywhere in PA)?
A: "Susquehannock Trail System, Golden Eagle Trail, Mid State Trail, hiking in Ricketts Glen State Park, hiking around the Lebanon Reservoir, The Conestoga Trail and The Mason-Dixon Trail." 

Q: What do you value most about KTA's mission?
A: "We appreciate the volunteers and workers that help keep the trails in great shape!"

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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