President's Trailhead - October 2025- Wayne Gross

Dear Member,

Get out there and bring a friend on a hike! I hope you have been enjoying the colors of fall on one of the many hiking trails in Pennsylvania. Each of you makes a difference on Pennsylvania hiking trails and for hikers.  

We are seeking nominations for individuals and clubs for the Certificates of Achievement, Volunteer of the Year, Club of the Year, and the Citation Award for lifetime achievement. Nominations for these awards are due by November 1. Surely great things are happening through our volunteers and clubs that we wish to recognize.

Make sure you plan to submit for your hiking award or encourage others who have completed hiking trails to submit for their award, especially youth and teenagers, for the new Teen Hiker Award.
The hiking awards are also listed on our website.  

Your gift to our Keystone Trails Endowment fund this year will make a positive impact in furthering our mission. In particular, toward member Club mini-grants that have been making an impact in local clubs on various trails. Plan to make a gift now. Recognition of the gifts will be made at the Award Celebration in December, along with the other hiking awards.

Be sure to register now for our KTA Keystone Hiking & Outdoor Weekend in the PA Wilds on October 17-19th. This will be a great family event. Plan to sign up at the KTA website and bring a friend.    Register by 8:00 AM Wednesday, October 15!

On behalf of the Board and the membership, I want to thank our Executive Director, Brook, and all our staff for the excellent job they are doing to further our mission. 

For the trails and those who wander on them! See you on the Trail!


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

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