What we’re about
This Meetup is for the Pennsylvania Chapters and affiliated organizations of the North Country National Scenic Trail to invite people to hike the trail with them in Pennsylvania, and to invite NCT enthusiasts to the meetings, trail work sessions, outreach events, and trail-related social activities that they plan. All are welcome to join in.
Although the Meetup is geographically based in Clarion, about in the center of the state's trail range, volunteers from the Allegheny National Forest, Clarion, Butler, and Wampum NCTA chapters, as well as the Davis Hollow Cabin at Moraine, the Butler Outdoor Club, and the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy will all be posting information about their planned activities.
Three hundred miles of the North Country National Scenic Trail wind their way through Pennsylvania, from the New York to the Ohio borders. You can find a good general description of the route of the NCT through the state, as well as links to maps and the chapters' websites here on the NCTA's Pennsylvania page https://northcountrytrail.org/trail/states/pennsylvania/
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- ANF Chapter Second April Trail Workday - Amsler Spring TrailheadNeeds location
Join us for our second April trail workday! Our meeting time is 10 AM on Saturday, April 26 at the Amsler Spring Trailhead. The Trailhead is located along Salmon Creek Rd, FR 145, about 1 ¼ miles north of Guitonville Rd at N 41° 28.197’ W 79° 11.951’ You can also follow this link, https://arcg.is/1rTmL00 , to the spot on the NCTA interactive map.
We will doing clearing work. We will also tear down and rebuild the Amsler Spring kiosk, along with constructing a new log box.
Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather, and bring your own water, food, and work gloves. All tools are provided and no special skills are needed. We encourage people new to trail work to come out and give back to the trail. There will be a job for you and a person to teach you what to do. Remember that “many hands make light work”. Hope to see you there!
Save these dates for our final trailwork days before the A-100:
Sun, May 4 – Rt 948 Cherry Run TH – tread repair, clearing, drainage work
Sat, May 17 & Sun, May 18 – Rt 321 Sugar Bay TH on Saturday and Rt 321 Chappel Bay TH on Sunday – Mowing, brush cutting and clearing as final preparation for A-100
Sat, May 31 & Sun, June 1 – Minister Rd TH on Saturday and Amsler Springs TH on Sunday – Mowing, brush cutting and clearing as final preparation for A-100; staining kiosks - ANF Chapter – MAY NIGHT HIKE ON THE NCT – AMSLER SPRING TRAILHEADNeeds location
Join us for a Night Hike! If you’re planning on hiking in the 2025 A-100, hiking at night is a skill you need. Come learn and/or practice hiking at night with experienced leaders!
We will be meeting on Sat, May 3rd at 6:30 pm at the Amsler Spring trailhead. The Trailhead is located along Salmon Creek Rd, FR 145, about 1 ¼ miles north of Guitonville Rd at N 41° 28.197’ W 79° 11.951’ (41.46994, -79.19919). You can also follow this link, https://arcg.is/1rTmL00 , to the spot on the NCTA interactive map or https://bit.ly/43lXIjY in Google Maps.
We’ll begin our evening by driving north to our starting point of FR 327. From there, we’ll do an out and back hike south to Little Salmon Creek (5.9 mi) or the bench overlook (9.0 mi). The length of the hike can be adjusted based on the desires of the participants. Please come prepared for the hike dressed in appropriate layers for the weather, and carrying your own food and water. Friendly dogs on leash are welcome. We hope to see you down the trail!
