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

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05/11/2026

Join Keystone Trails Association for ExtraGive on Friday, November 20!

We're celebrating Lancaster County's day of giving with an afternoon on the trails and an evening with fellow hikers. Whether you join us for a hike, stop by for happy hour, or make a donation, your support helps keep Pennsylvania's trails open, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone.

Join KTA on the Conestoga Greenway Trail, part of the 63-mile Conestoga Trail, for your choice of two guided hikes.

Both routes follow the Conestoga River along a scenic, tree-covered path just outside Lancaster City. Learn about the Conestoga River, Pennsylvania's 2026 River of the Year, and ongoing efforts to protect our waterways and expand outdoor recreation opportunities.

After the hike, meet us at Columbia Kettle Works 2nd Gear Taproom from 5:00–7:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the Commonwealth Pilsner will benefit KTA! Bring your own food and enjoy an evening with local hikers and fellow trail supporters.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for the hiking portion - Find the registration link in the comments below.

Can't make it? You can still be part of the celebration by giving to KTA during ExtraGive. Donations are partially matched, making November 20 an especially impactful day to give.

05/11/2026

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03/11/2026

Join Keystone Trails Association on Saturday, November 21, for an evening celebrating Pennsylvania’s hiking community!

Gather at the beautiful Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art in Millersburg to recognize outstanding hiking accomplishments, honor dedicated volunteers, and celebrate participants who completed KTA’s 100-Mile Challenge.

Saturday, November 21, 2026
Millersburg, Pennsylvania

We look forward to celebrating with you! Registration is required- link in comments!

31/10/2026

30/10/2026

The lottery for the 2027 KTA International Fundraiser is NOW OPEN! Join trip leader Julie Queen for her third time leading this popular adventure as we trek the International Appalachian Trail in Ulster-Ireland, April 24–May 5, 2027.

Explore Ireland’s stunning landscapes, hike the iconic Causeway Coast, and experience the Giant’s Causeway while supporting KTA.

Only 12 participants will be selected. This trip is double occupancy only. To enter, complete the interest form linked in our bio under "events"

This is a fundraising hiking trip, with all net proceeds benefiting Keystone Trails Association. You must have an active KTA membership at the time of registration.

Ready for an Irish adventure? Submit your name for the lottery today!

29/10/2026

That’s a wrap on Keystone Hiking and Outdoor Weekend 2026!

Thank you to everyone who joined Keystone Trails Association in the Susquehanna Riverlands! This year’s event brought together 195 participants for 48 programs celebrating the trails, waterways, and outdoor experiences that make this region special. Thank you to event funders, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Susquehanna Riverlands, and Explore York County PA for making this weekend possible!

A special thank you to the Mason-Dixon Trail System volunteers who spent the weekend clearing blowdowns and maintaining trail sections used by participants. Their work helped ensure trails were ready for hikers and highlights the ongoing dedication it takes to care for Pennsylvania’s trail network.

We’re already looking ahead to Spring Hiking Weekend 2027 in Erie! Lodging reservations are now open through KTA’s group rate, and registration for programs will open in early 2027. Presque Isle State Park

Visit KTA’s events page to book your lodging and stay tuned for more details! (link in comments)

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