Keystone Trails Association

​The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect and preserve trails throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, while increasing accessibility to the outdoors for all. Join KTA and PATC to learn about opportunities to get involved, including volunteering, trail maintenance workshops, group hikes, cabin stays, and upcoming events. Registration is free...

Dreaming of hiking the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail but not sure where to start? Let us do the planning for you! Slackpack nearly half the trail with KTA members Shawna Burger and Terry Marshall, a father-daughter hiking duo with many years and miles of hiking experience. The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail (LHHT) is one of the...

Explore the Susquehanna Riverlands through a create-your-own-experience-style weekend! Choose from events hosted by community and outdoor-related organizations to highlight the natural recreational assets of the region. There will be guided adventures, educational opportunities, and stewardship activities.  Find more information and register HERE.

"100 Years of the Appalachian Trail" by Jim Foster: The concept of a hiking trail from Georgia to Maine began in 1921 with a famous article by A.T. visionary Benton MacKaye. Jim Foster will present a talk with pictures on the first century of the Appalachian Trail. He'll include the founders, those who built the...

This November KTA offers a four-day Wilderness Advanced First Aid class sanctioned by Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA). According to WMA, "Wilderness Advanced First Aid is the perfect entry-level course for outdoor adventurers and outdoor professionals who may need to provide patient care when help is delayed for hours to days. The course focuses on basic...

Join Keystone Trails Association & the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation for a Symposium for Trail Clubs, Conservation Volunteers, and Park and Forest Friends Groups! Come together to learn, connect, and celebrate!  Register HERE.

Join KTA for a webinar with special guest Bob Stewart. Bob holds seven titles for Fastest Known Times in Pennsylvania. KTA explores the world of the Fastest Known Time. Registration is free but required! Register HERE.

Join KTA for a webinar on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 6:00 pm with special guest Lauren Kennedy-Little, Regional Trail Coordinator - PA & Ohio, NCTA . The North Country Trail Association (NCTA) is the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service in developing, maintaining, protecting, and promoting the North Country National Scenic Trail. The...

This unique session will feature an engaging watercolor painting instruction by PA Wilds artist Julie Mader, paired with valuable insights on trail care blazing by KTA Trail Care Manager Jenn Ulmer. Registration is free, but required. Register HERE.

Safely Hiking with your Dog co-hosted by Humane Society of the United States, Pennsylvania State Director, Kristen Tullo and Dr. Resnick, Humane Society Veterinary Medical Alliance Member Veterinarian. Tuesday, February 18th at 6pm. Registration is free but required. Register HERE.

Live stakes are stem cuttings from trees and shrubs. When planted or "staked" into the ground, these cuttings are capable of growing into new plants. This form of propagation is an evolved trait for many woody plants in streamside and wetland areas, since unstable conditions are an ecological norm in these habitats. For folks who are...

Join Keystone Trails Association & Dauphin County Parks and Recreation with a one-day seminar on backpacking basics. This training is geared towards avid day hikers who are interested in learning about backpacking from a group of experienced backpackers. Topics will include differences between day hiking and backpacking, clothing, footwear, gear (packs, sleeping bags, stoves, lights,...