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Kim Hiked It Activity Proposal
Activity Sponsor (Organization)
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Activity Sponsor's Website
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Leader Contact
Name
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First
Last
Email
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Phone Number
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Activity Title
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Description (3-5 sentences to help publicize this activity) Hikes/bikes/runs should include mileage AND the pace, terrain, and route codes referenced on the right.
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Is this activity (Check all that Apply)
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Accessible for those with limited mobility
Good for families with children
Dog-friendly
Special (Describe below)
Special Audience
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Equipment Recommendations (Hiking poles, etc.)
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KTA's Pace, Terrain, & Route Codes
Pace Codes:
Leisurely: Nature or historical walk; frequent stops for observation
Moderate: Steady, 1 to 2 miles per hour
Brisk: Steady, 2 to 3 miles per hour
Fast: 3 to 4 miles per hour; very short breaks
Terrain Codes:
Paved: Solid pavement/sidewalk
Easy: Soft ground/sand/carriage trails; nearly level; few rocks or obstructions
Rugged: Some rocks/roots/obstructions; climbs and descents totaling up to 1,000 feet possible
Strenuous: Steep hills, rocks/roots/obstructions likely; frequent climbs and descents with a total of more than 1,000 feet
Extremely Difficult: Usually more than 12 miles; some or all of these features possible or likely: rocks, roots, obstructions, unbridged stream crossings, non-technical rock climbing/scrambling, boulder fields, bushwhacking, climbs and descents totaling well over 1,000 feet
Route Codes:
Out and back
Lollipop
Loop
Linear (requires a shuttle)
Hike/run/bike proposals: please upload a map of the proposed route here.
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Max file size: 20MB
Duration
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<1 hour
1 hour
2 hours
4 hours
All Day
Preferred Start Time for Activity (First Choice)
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Preferred Start Time for Activity (Second Choice)
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Is this activity weather dependent?
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Yes
No
What would cause this activity to require changes? (rain, thunderstorm, flooding, severe heat, etc)
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Contingencies for inclement weather (alternate location or route, required delay, etc)
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Activity Site Address
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Please list known landowners for the properties where this activity will occur.
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Maximum number of participants (please consider parking availability when you answer this). KTA typically does not have hikes over 15 people.
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Is there a minimum number of participants needed to hold this activity? If so, please specify.
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Does this site/activity require a shuttle?
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Yes
No
If yes, please explain needs.
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Do any costs need to be covered, such as rental equipment?
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Yes
No
If yes, please outline costs.
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About
News
>
Newfoundland 2024 Trip Report
Newsletter Archive
Meet PA Hikers
Trail Care Stories
Contact
About KTA
Work For KTA
Strategic Plan
Volunteer with KTA
Our People
Our Story
Diversity & Inclusion
Press
Multimedia
GET INVOLVED
Advocacy
>
Protect Hiking and Trails in Pennsylvania
Kids Trail Ambassador Program
Donate
>
Monthly Giving: Keep Trails Alive
Planned Giving: The Heritage Society
Giving for the Future: Endowment Fund
Membership
Events
>
America's Most Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail Hike Series
Spring Hiking Weekend 2026
International Appalachian Trail 2026
Scholarships
GET OUTDOORS
CLUBS
>
Hiking Clubs
KTA Grants-to-Clubs
Report Club Hours
South Central Pennsylvania Accessible Adventure Guidebook
Accessible Philadelphia
Favorite Pennsylvania Hiking Trails
KTA Gear Loaner Program
Trails
Pennsylvania Hiking Trail Trailers
Maps
Trail Care Program
FAQs Trail Care
Report a Trail Issue
Trail Love Events
KTA’s A.T. Section
2026 TCA
2026 Weekday Trail Cares
2026 April/May Cabin Care/ Aid Station
#01 WMRT/RGST
Hiking Awards
Awards Banquet Survey
Store
100 Mile Challenge