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Spring Hiking Weekend 2023

April 21 - 23, 2023
​Wellsboro, PA
The annual KTA Spring Hiking Weekend features 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.

Lodging is provided at the Penn Wells Hotel in downtown Wellsboro. The Historic Penn Wells Hotel has welcomed visitors to Wellsboro for over 150 years and provides a classic, nostalgia-filled experience, accompanied by fine dining in the Penn Wells Hotel’s restaurant, known locally as the Mary Wells Room.

If you prefer camping, we recommend Hills Creek State Park or Leonard Harrison State Park.
​Limited rooms available in the Penn Wells Lodge, contact office to request.

Weekend Schedule
Subject to change

Friday
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Event registration and hike sign ups
1:00 PM: Afternoon h
ikes and activities begin
3:00 PM: Hotel check in
6:00 PM: KTA Board Meeting

6:00 PM: Dinner on your own
7:00 PM: "
Returning the Wild to the Wilderness: Loss, Legacy, and New Opportunity" presentation on reintroduction of martens
8:00 PM: "Protect our Forests from ATVs" film screening and panel discussion
 
Saturday
8:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Board Meeting
9:00 AM:  Morning hikes depart 
2:30 PM:  KTA Council Meeting
  • Partner and agency reports including:
    • Special guest Nathan Reigner, Director of Outdoor Recreation, DCNR
6:00 PM:  Dinner
7:00 PM: Keynote presentation by Ta Enos, founder and CEO of PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship
​8:00 PM: Evening programs
  • Introduction of new KTA staff members
  • Trail Care 101 (Jenn Ulmer)
  • Hiking in Barcelona (Brook Lenker)

Sunday
8:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Depart for hikes and activities
Schedule of Hikes and Activities
Download full descriptions here!

Subject to change

Friday
1:00 PM - Bohen-Blackwell Loop (7.5 mi)
1:00 PM - Sand Run Falls (6 mi)
2:00 PM - Hills Creek SP Lakeside Trail (3 mi)
3:00 PM - Marten Habitat Hike in Asaph Wild Area (TBD)​

Saturday 
8:45 AM - Lyman Run Loop (8 mi)
9:00 AM - Hills Creek SP Birding Walk (2 mi)
9:00 AM - MST / Quarry Trail (6 mi)
9:00 AM - Gillespie Point (5 mi)
9:00 AM - Pine Creek Rails to Trails Bike Ride (24 mi)
9:00 AM - Hills Creek SP Yellow Birch Trail (TBD)
10:30 AM - Snyder Point (2.6 mi)
1:30 PM - Colton Point CCC Hike (1.5 mi)​

Sunday
8:45 AM - Oregon & Texas Trail (5-7.5 mi)
9:00 AM - Golden Eagle Trail (9 mi)
9:00 AM - Trail Care 101 Hike (TBD)

    2023 Spring Hiking Weekend Registration

    KTA Hiking Weekend Waiver: Acknowledgment of Participant Responsibility, Express Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability
    By Pressing "SUBMIT" you and your party are agreeing to these terms.
Submit

Payment
All prices are listed per person
Full Weekend Package
(Includes Lodging in Penn Wells Hotel with 2 breakfasts, 2 bag lunches to take on your hikes or adventures, and one dinner. Friday night’s dinner is on your own in one of the local eateries in Wellsboro. All hikes plus Friday and Saturday evening programs are included.)
Single Occupancy
Double Occupancy - per person
Triple Occupancy - per person
​A La Carte
(All options include Friday evening program.)
Guided Hikes by Day
Day Hiking
Day Hiking
Day Hiking
Saturday Dinner and Evening Programs
Dinner
Evening Program


When KTA receives your payment, you will receive a confirmation email describing your completed reservation.
​This can take 1- 5 business days.
​

Registration & Refund Policy: Registrations must be received by April 7th; no refunds will be given after April 1st.

Thanks again, and we look forward to seeing you in April!
  • Home
    • About
    • Work For KTA
    • Our People
    • Our Story
    • Press
    • Multimedia
  • Events
    • KTA Trail Challenge
    • Spring Hiking Weekend
    • Allegheny Front Trail Slackpack
    • Prowl the Sproul
    • Black Forest Trail Slackpack
    • Allegheny National Forest Weekend
    • WalesCoastPath
    • Rambles
  • Membership
  • Donate
    • Keep Trails Alive
    • The Heritage Society
    • Keystone Trails Endowment
    • 100-Mile Trail Challenge
    • KTA Trail Patrons
  • Protect
    • Current Issues >
      • Low Fly Zone
    • Take Action
    • Activist Backpack >
      • Write a Letter to the Editor
      • Write to Your Elected Officials
      • Phone Your Elected Officials
      • Meet Your Elected Officials
      • Gather Trail Data
    • Kids Trail Ambassador Program
    • Opinion Survey
  • Trails
    • Hiking Clubs
    • Major Trails and Find a Club
    • Trail Care Program
    • Volunteer Hours
    • Trail Alerts
    • Hiking Awards
  • News
    • Newsletter Archive
    • Advertising
  • Store
  • Contact