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 - August Trail Work Day - Amsler Spring TrailheadNeeds location
Our August trail work day will start on Sat, August 9 at 10 AM 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 or https://bit.ly/43lXIjY to google maps.
Work includes clearing trail and dealing with some drainage issues.
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!
Upcoming trailwork dates:
Sun, Sept 21 – FR 179
Sat, Oct 18 – Rt 59 Trailhead
Sun, Nov 2 – TBA - August Butler Chapter NCTA MeetingJennings Environmental Education Center, Slippery Rock, PA
August MEETING - Wednesday, August 11th, 2025 from 6:30pm-8:00pm at OUR NEW LOCATION - Jennings Environmental Education Center Class Room 2951 Prospect Rd Slippery Rock, PA 16057 We will be discussing our upcoming events and trail maintenance days. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Butler Chapter NCTA you can click on the following link to sign up. Remember to list Butler Chapter as your Chapter. It's a great way to support the trail! https://northcountrytrail.org/giving-membership/join-renew/
- ANF Chapter - August Guided Hike - Willow Bay RT 346 TrailheadNeeds location
Come join us for our August hike. Our meeting time is 10 AM on Sun, Aug 17 at the Willow Bay, Rt 346 Trailhead. The Willow Bay Trailhead is located on Rt 346, about 0.43 miles east of the Willow Bay Campground entrance and 1 mile west of Rt 321 at N 41° 59.075’ W 078° 54.145’. You can also follow this link, https://arcg.is/vPzvq0, to the spot on the NCTA interactive map or Willow Bay TH on Google maps.
We will be hiking south and back on the NCT as far as participants are interested in going. It is about 5.0 miles to go to Williams Brook and back, 7.2 miles to go to Tracy North Shelter and return or 13.2 miles to go to Johnnycake Run and back.
Please come prepared for the hike dressed in appropriate layers for the weather, and carrying your own food and water. Friendly dogs, on leashes, are welcome. We hope to see you on the trail.
SAVE THESE DATES for the remaining 2025 GUIDED HIKES:
Sat, Sept 13 - Sun, Sep 14 – Introduction to Backpacking – Meet at Rt 666 Henrys Mill, Drive to Minister Rd Trailhead, Backpack to Henrys Mill – limited to 10 participants – look for info about how to sign up in August
Sat, Sept 27 - NCNST Day Hike- Kellettville Bridge parking - hike south through Salmon Creek lumber mill interpretive site
Sun, Oct 12 - Fall Leaf Peeper Hike - Bliss Hill parking – hike south
Sat, Nov 8 – Interpretive Hike on Historical Ruins – FR 449 – hike north to ruins
Sun, Dec 14 – December Guided Hike – Rt 948 – hike north
Thurs, Jan 1 – First Day Hike – Rt 6 – hike south
