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Strategic Plan

Intention

KTA is moving forward on a new path that honors its past and focuses on the present needs of PA hikers and hiking trails. 
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Mission

To provide, protect, preserve, and promote recreational hiking trails and hiking opportunities in Pennsylvania.

Vision

We envision that all explorers feel welcome to enjoy and care for our trails so that Pennsylvania is a premier destination for exceptional hiking experiences. 
The goals below give a quick overview of the full strategic plan that outlines achievable high level strategic goals, objectives, and initiatives. The plan outlines a path forward but was designed to be agile and flexible so new opportunities can also be pursued. 
Goal 1
Expand KTA's connections and mission impact within Pennsylvania’s hiking trail community through the support of Hiking Clubs, support and training of volunteers, advocacy partnerships with the trails’ community, and preservation of trails through Trail Care. 

Goal 2
Build community engagement through expanded outreach, social media communications, and marketing and promotion of activities and events.

Goal 3
​Strengthen the long-term financial sustainability of the Keystone Trails Association through grants, donations, memberships, and additional sources of revenue. 

Goal 4
Strengthen organization governance with an improved structure and defined roles for the board, committees, and council that accelerate KTA's success.

Goal 5
​Build future organization capacity through strengthened partner relationships, staff development, and a potential headquarter location that would offer space for expanded programming.
Keystone Trails Association is at an important juncture in the growth of the organization. It is transitioning from an all-volunteer organization, with a few staff, to a staff-driven organization destined to expand the organization’s reach and impact for the hiking community and trails preservation in Pennsylvania. 

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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 >
      • Kids Trail Ambassador Program
    • Donate >
      • Monthly Giving: Keep Trails Alive
      • Planned Giving: The Heritage Society
      • Giving for the Future: Endowment Fund
      • Hike to Give: 100-Mile Trail Challenge
    • Membership
    • Events >
      • KTA Philadelphia Group Hike
      • KTA Leave No Trace Level One Training
      • Wales 2025
      • Keystone Hiking & Outdoor Weekend 2025 >
        • KHOW 2025 Program Lineup
      • 2026 St. John Trail Care >
        • 2026 St. John Lottery Interest Form
      • Backpacking for Beginners 2025
  • GET OUTDOORS
    • KTA Gear Loaner Program
    • Trails
    • Pennsylvania Hiking Trail Trailers
    • Maps
  • Trail Care Program
    • FAQs Trail Care
    • Report a Trail Issue
    • 2025 Weekday Trail Cares
    • #10 WRT
    • #11 CKT CO
    • #12 Pinchot
    • #13 BTP
    • #14 CKT CO
    • #15 GET
    • #16 CKT weekend
    • #17 2025 Trail Love ANF
    • #18 GPSP/MDTS
    • #19 CKT weekend
    • #20 A.T. section
    • Trail Love Events
    • KTA’s A.T. Section
  • Hiking Awards
  • Store
  • CLUBS
    • Hiking Clubs
    • KTA Grants-to-Clubs
    • Report Club Hours