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 Day 1 Southern Trail Work Weekend - Minister Road TrailheadNeeds location
Join us Saturday, May 31st or Sunday, June 1st or both as we prepare the southern 50 miles for the Allegheny-100 Hiking Challenge. For both days, meet no later than 10AM. We'll be working on clearing and brushing, along with a few small projects. If you are interested in camping on Sat evening, we suggest Minister Forest Service campground or Kellettville Campground.
On Saturday, May 31st, meet at 10 AM at the Minister Rd trailhead. The Minister trailhead is located on Minister Rd about 1.5 miles south of SR 2002 (Heart’s Content Rd) or 2.5 miles north of Rt 666, GPS coordinates N 41°39.320’ W 079° 09.080’. You can also follow this link, https://arcg.is/0TDr5P0 , to the spot on the NCTA interactive map or https://bit.ly/3AWMJU5 on Google Maps.
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, July 13 – Rt 321 Sugar Bay Trailhead
Sat, Aug 9 – Amsler Springs Trailhead
Sun, Sept 21 – FR 179
Sat, Oct 18 – Rt 59 Trailhead
Sun, Nov 2 – TBA - ANF Chapter Day 2 Southern Trail Work Weekend - Amsler Springs TrailheadNeeds location
Join us Saturday, May 31st or Sunday, June 1st or both as we prepare the southern 50 miles for the Allegheny-100 Hiking Challenge. For both days, meet no later than 10AM. We'll be working on clearing and brushing, along with a few small projects. If you are interested in camping on Sat evening, we suggest Minister Forest Service campground or Kellettville Campground.
On Sunday, June 1st, the meeting spot is 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 on Google Maps.
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, July 13 – Rt 321 Sugar Bay Trailhead
Sat, Aug 9 – Amsler Springs Trailhead
Sun, Sept 21 – FR 179
Sat, Oct 18 – Rt 59 Trailhead
Sun, Nov 2 – TBA - June Butler Chapter NCTA MeetingJennings Environmental Education Center, Slippery Rock, PA
June MEETING - Wednesday, June 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/
