On February 11, the Keystone Trails Association announced it will hold its annual Spring Hiking Weekend from April 25 to 27 in Huntingdon County, home of Pennsylvania’s Raystown Lake.

Attendees will choose their adventures from regional hikes and outdoor programming on nearby trails.

“Spring Hiking Weekend is a celebration of trails - trails we hike, bike, hike, run, walk our dogs on, or seek out as spaces to reflect. Throughout the weekend, participants will embark on these kinds of trails. Plus, they'll have opportunities to see what goes into building trails, from permitting processes, use of livestock to carry supplies to remote locations, restoring landscapes, and basic primers on trail upkeep,” shares Kate Prisby, Events and Program Manager at Keystone Trails Association. “Whether you want to try a new activity or have fun volunteering outdoors, Spring Hiking Weekend has something for everyone.”

The event will feature speakers George Conrad, President of the Standing Stone Trail Club, and Celina Seftas, Raystown Field Station Director of Sustainability and former Conservation District Manager.

A new KTA program, The Great Outdoors Reading Challenge, will debut on Saturday afternoon. It will feature a book discussion with Stuart Thompson, author of To My Daughter: Stuff I've Learned Playing Outside.

"We are thrilled to host this event in the Raystown Lake Region because our trails are second to none! With our PA Trails of the Year, top-ranked mountain bike trails, and unique water trails, we've got a trail for every adventurer. This spring hiking weekend lets us showcase and focus on some of our spectacular foot trails, and we are working with KTA to plan an experience that will be nothing short of 'Wow!'" said Matt Price, Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau Executive Director

Lake Raystown Resort will be the base camp for this event. Keystone Trails Association has secured discounted rooms through March 10, 2025. Accommodations can be made directly with Lake Raystown Resort.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Spring Hiking Weekend to Huntingdon County and the superb facility that is Lake Raystown Resort,” says Brook Lenker, Executive Director of Keystone Trails Association. “We hope to attract a large, enthusiastic group of hikers and trail lovers to experience this wondrous part of Pennsylvania.”

For more information, visit the KTA Spring Hiking Weekend webpage or call (717) 766-9690.

The Keystone Trails Association offers a robust trail care program with volunteer opportunities available on PA trails, serves as the statewide voice of the hiking trail community and trail advocate in PA’s capital, and offers a wealth of hiking opportunities throughout the year that both long-time hikers and the next generation of hikers can enjoy together.

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[Posted: February 11, 2025]

2/17/2025