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April 29th - May 1st, 2022
Carlisle, PA
Carlisle, PA
The annual KTA Spring Hiking Weekend is three days of hiking, camaraderie, and looking ahead to the future of KTA and trails. Each day, participants break into smaller groups and head out on guided hikes, led by local hiking club members who know the trails and keep you on the right path. You can join just for the hikes or stay with us for the whole weekend to enjoy the fellowship and evening programs.
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Our base of operations for 2022 is Bongiorno Conference Center, located 6 miles outside of Carlisle. The camp offers hotel style accommodations and private dorms for families and larger groups (3-8). Tenting and RV space are available on request. Enjoy the on-site nature trail, walking path, disc golf course, access to Conodoguinet Creek, playground/sport facilities, and more.
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Cumberland Valley has no shortage of hiking trails, with options for all difficulty levels. Kings Gap, Pinegrove Furnace, Colonel Denning, Waggoner's Gap, and Mt Holly Gap offer tons of hiking opportunities just a short drive away. From the Appalachian Trail to the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail and plenty more, there are hikes for everyone.
Programs:
Celebrating the Trail Community
A Reception and Networking Event Honoring the Clubs That Foster Hiking Opportunities in Pennsylvania
Master Naturalist candidate Kristin Joivell
Speak with hiking and trail clubs from across Pennsylvania to share and learn about their goals, accomplishments, and upcoming opportunities. Participating organizations will have interactive displays and handouts for attendees. Music by Roy Lefever.
Rattlesnakes Demystified
from Penn's Woods to the Rocky Mountains
Dr. Scott Boback
Dr. Scott Boback is a Professor in the Biology Department at Dickinson College where he has been an active researcher and instructor since 2007. An animal ecologist with a focus in herpetology, Dr. Boback is widely known for his groundbreaking research on
snakes—specifically constrictors. Two of his research findings regarding boas detecting their prey’s heartbeat, as well as debunking the myth that constrictors kill their prey via suffocation, were covered by dozens of media outlets, including The New York Times, BBC, Miami Herald, Discovery, New Scientist, National Geographic, IFLScience, Smithsonian, MSNBC and German Public Radio. Some of his work has been the subject of video productions that can be seen on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic Explorer, and National Geographic Television. Current research in Dr. Boback’s lab focuses on the biomechanics of jumping in American Toads, the use of American Toads in pest management on organic farms, and the ecology and behavior of Prairie Rattlesnakes in the Rocky Mountains.
Other Lodging Options
Programs:
Celebrating the Trail Community
A Reception and Networking Event Honoring the Clubs That Foster Hiking Opportunities in Pennsylvania
Master Naturalist candidate Kristin Joivell
Speak with hiking and trail clubs from across Pennsylvania to share and learn about their goals, accomplishments, and upcoming opportunities. Participating organizations will have interactive displays and handouts for attendees. Music by Roy Lefever.
Rattlesnakes Demystified
from Penn's Woods to the Rocky Mountains
Dr. Scott Boback
Dr. Scott Boback is a Professor in the Biology Department at Dickinson College where he has been an active researcher and instructor since 2007. An animal ecologist with a focus in herpetology, Dr. Boback is widely known for his groundbreaking research on
snakes—specifically constrictors. Two of his research findings regarding boas detecting their prey’s heartbeat, as well as debunking the myth that constrictors kill their prey via suffocation, were covered by dozens of media outlets, including The New York Times, BBC, Miami Herald, Discovery, New Scientist, National Geographic, IFLScience, Smithsonian, MSNBC and German Public Radio. Some of his work has been the subject of video productions that can be seen on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic Explorer, and National Geographic Television. Current research in Dr. Boback’s lab focuses on the biomechanics of jumping in American Toads, the use of American Toads in pest management on organic farms, and the ecology and behavior of Prairie Rattlesnakes in the Rocky Mountains.
Other Lodging Options
KTA Covid 19 Policy
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PRICING
Per person
Per person
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Weekend Package
Single Occupancy $275 Double Occupancy $230 Triple+ (3-6) $199 Kids under 16 (triple+ only) $160 Includes two nights lodging (Friday & Saturday), five meals (Saturday breakfast, lunch, & dinner, and Sunday breakfast & lunch), and registration for all hiking and programs for the weekend |
A La Carte
Saturday Evening Dinner and Program $50 Guided Hikes $10 per day |
2022 WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Subject to change.
Friday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Check-in
1:00 - 5:00 PM: Hikes and Activities
6:00 PM: Dinner on your own
8:00 PM: International Adventures with Paul Shaw
9:00 PM: Owl Prowl led by Brook Lenker and Ed Chubb
Saturday
8:00 - 3:00 PM: Check-in
8:00 - 9:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Depart for Hikes and Activities
12:30 - 1:00 PM: KTA Board Meeting
1:30 - 4:45 PM: KTA Council Meeting
Agency partner reports with remarks by Bryan Burhans, PGC Executive Director, an Dr. Nathan Reigner, DCNR Director of Outdoor Recreation.
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Show and Tell Reptiles
5:00 - 6:00 PM: Dinner
6:15 - 7:15 PM: Celebrating the Trail Community Reception and Networking event
7:15 - 7:30 PM: Welcome by KTA President Katie Barker
7:30 - 7:45 PM: Trail Celebration Presentation by Master Naturalist candidate Kristin Joivell
7:45 - 8:45 PM: Rattlesnakes Demystified with Biologist Dr. Scott Boback
Sunday
8:00 - 9:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Depart for Hikes and Activities
Subject to change.
Friday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Check-in
1:00 - 5:00 PM: Hikes and Activities
6:00 PM: Dinner on your own
8:00 PM: International Adventures with Paul Shaw
9:00 PM: Owl Prowl led by Brook Lenker and Ed Chubb
Saturday
8:00 - 3:00 PM: Check-in
8:00 - 9:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Depart for Hikes and Activities
12:30 - 1:00 PM: KTA Board Meeting
1:30 - 4:45 PM: KTA Council Meeting
Agency partner reports with remarks by Bryan Burhans, PGC Executive Director, an Dr. Nathan Reigner, DCNR Director of Outdoor Recreation.
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Show and Tell Reptiles
5:00 - 6:00 PM: Dinner
6:15 - 7:15 PM: Celebrating the Trail Community Reception and Networking event
7:15 - 7:30 PM: Welcome by KTA President Katie Barker
7:30 - 7:45 PM: Trail Celebration Presentation by Master Naturalist candidate Kristin Joivell
7:45 - 8:45 PM: Rattlesnakes Demystified with Biologist Dr. Scott Boback
Sunday
8:00 - 9:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Depart for Hikes and Activities
HIKE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, April 29, 2022: Time
1. LeTort Spring Carlisle Loop – 5 miles 1:00 PM
2. Sunset Rocks – 7 miles 1:00 PM
3. Appalachian Trail – 5.5 miles 1:00 PM
4. Owl Prowl - varies 9:00 PM
SATURDAY, April 30, 2022:
1. Wildwood Park Loop – 3.1 miles 8:45 AM
2. Rocky Knob Trail Loop – 5 miles 9:00 AM
3. Pinegrove Furnace Vista Loop – 8 miles 9:00 AM
4. Ridge Trail Loop – 5.5 miles 9:00 AM
5. Appalachian Trail – 11.8 miles 9:00 AM
6. Scott Farm Tour and short hike 9:00 AM
7. Rainy Day Excursion – short 9:09 AM
SUNDAY, May 1, 2022:
1. Sunset Rocks – 5 miles 9:00 AM
2. Victoria & Whitetail Trails – 5-7 miles 9:00 AM
3. Holly Preserve – 4 miles 9:00 AM
4. Stoney Valley Rail Trail – 8.8 miles 9:30 AM
5. Janie Trail – 5.3 miles 9:30 AM
Other Attractions:
1. Appalachian Trail Museum – Sat/Sun 12:00 to 4:00 PM
2. PA Fly Fishing Museum – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
3. Army Heritage Trail
4. Cumberland Valley Railroad Museum – Dawn to Dusk
Hike Descriptions
FRIDAY, April 29, 2022: Time
1. LeTort Spring Carlisle Loop – 5 miles 1:00 PM
2. Sunset Rocks – 7 miles 1:00 PM
3. Appalachian Trail – 5.5 miles 1:00 PM
4. Owl Prowl - varies 9:00 PM
SATURDAY, April 30, 2022:
1. Wildwood Park Loop – 3.1 miles 8:45 AM
2. Rocky Knob Trail Loop – 5 miles 9:00 AM
3. Pinegrove Furnace Vista Loop – 8 miles 9:00 AM
4. Ridge Trail Loop – 5.5 miles 9:00 AM
5. Appalachian Trail – 11.8 miles 9:00 AM
6. Scott Farm Tour and short hike 9:00 AM
7. Rainy Day Excursion – short 9:09 AM
SUNDAY, May 1, 2022:
1. Sunset Rocks – 5 miles 9:00 AM
2. Victoria & Whitetail Trails – 5-7 miles 9:00 AM
3. Holly Preserve – 4 miles 9:00 AM
4. Stoney Valley Rail Trail – 8.8 miles 9:30 AM
5. Janie Trail – 5.3 miles 9:30 AM
Other Attractions:
1. Appalachian Trail Museum – Sat/Sun 12:00 to 4:00 PM
2. PA Fly Fishing Museum – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
3. Army Heritage Trail
4. Cumberland Valley Railroad Museum – Dawn to Dusk
Hike Descriptions
Registrations must be received by April 15th, 2022. No refunds will be issued after this date.