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

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31/08/2026

Keystone Hiking & Outdoors Weekend is coming October 22–25!

Join us in the Susquehanna Riverlands for a weekend of hikes, outdoor adventures, and new ways to experience Pennsylvania’s trails.

One of the weekend’s featured programs is the Mill Creek Quiet Preserve Hike on Saturday, led by Matthew Crosbie with DCNR.

What can the sounds of the woods tell you about the ecosystem around you? More than you might think. The sounds of the forest can offer clues about the health of the air, soil, and water, as well as the wildlife that depends on them.

This hike incorporates listening exercises designed to help you slow down, tune in, and experience the forest in a whole new way.

Come hike with us and listen a little closer. Register and learn more - link in comments.

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Quiet Parks International

27/08/2026

Calling all Pennsylvania hikers!

We’re crowdsourcing your favorite Pennsylvania hiking photos for the Keystone Trails Association 2027 Calendar.

Have a favorite trail view, summit, wildflower, wildlife encounter, or unforgettable hiking moment? We want to see it.

Submit your best Pennsylvania hiking photos for a chance to be featured in the 2027 KTA Calendar and help us showcase the beauty of Pennsylvania’s trails.

Submit your photos today! Link in our bio to add your photos!

25/08/2026

Keystone Hiking & Outdoors Weekend is coming October 22–25!

Join us in the Susquehanna Riverlands for a weekend of hikes, outdoor adventures, and opportunities to explore Pennsylvania’s trails.

One of the many programs happening during the weekend is a wayfinding hike at Kellys Run Nature Preserve, where participants can explore the landscape while learning basic map and trail navigation skills.

Hosted by Sophia DiDonato and Jon Eckendorf of Susquehanna Trekkers.

This is just one of the many ways to get outside and experience the Susquehanna Riverlands during Keystone Hiking & Outdoors Weekend.

Learn more and explore the full weekend lineup - link in comments!

24/08/2026

🥾⚒ Volunteers needed this weekend! Join Keystone Trails Association for a Trail Care Weekend at the beautiful Hickory Run State Park in Carbon County, August 27-30.

Trail Care crews will be working on the Leonardsville Trail (brushing, lopping, improving stream crossings and sign installation), Blue Trail (brushing, lopping), and Boulder Field Trail (chainsaw, lopping). These trails have little elevation change.

Our work will keep a great 3.6-mile loop in the northern section of the park open, accessible, and enjoyable for all!

Lodging: we'll be staying, for the first time, in the historic Daddy Allen group cabin camp area. At this point, everyone would get their own cabin. You can also pitch your tent or car camp. Message here if you have any questions.

Sign up or learn more - link in comments!

Hickory Run State Park

20/08/2026

Issue 4 of Expedition Pennsylvania is hitting mailboxes in September!

Make sure you get your copy by renewing your membership or becoming a member of Keystone Trails Association and supporting our work to promote, protect, and preserve hiking opportunities across Pennsylvania.

Link in comments to become a member!

14/08/2026

Keystone Trails Association's annual 100-Mile Challenge is back!

Hikers of every ability are invited to tackle 100+ miles of Pennsylvania trails while raising funds to protect the trails we love. New this year, KTA has partnered with GoFundMe as our official fundraising platform, making it easier than ever to log miles, collect sponsorships, and share your journey. The goal is straightforward: raise at least $1 for every mile you complete. Cross the finish line and you'll be honored at KTA's Pennsylvania Hiking and Volunteer Award Celebration on November 21, 2026.

Check out our Manager of Communications fundraising campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/im-hiking-100-miles-for-trails-in-pennsylvania-j8j6m?cp_src=m

11/08/2026

We can't thank the nine volunteers enough who came out to Tioga State Forest to work on the Mid State and West Rim Trails! It was a blast and we got a lot done!

On the Mid State Trail volunteers assisted State Forest staff to construct a new bridge over Nickel Run from on-site lumber. Primitive tent pads and an access path to a stumble-in campsite near Blackwell were also created. This is in a steep area where hiking can be difficult so they made some improvements to the trail in that area where it was narrow and eroded.

The West Rim Trail got some love as well with bog bridge repairs, 3/4-mile of brush trimmed, a large root ball removed and treadway repaired, and 2.3 miles cleared of blowdowns.

Another huge THANK YOU to the people who offer their time and skills to make this possible!

Tioga Forest District
The PA Wilds

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