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 June 29th Guided Hike - Note: Change in DateNeeds location
This is a chance to hike through the Tionesta Scenic Area and see the lingering effects of the 1985 tornado that devastated the area!
We will meet at the Rt 6 Trailhead at 10 AM on Sunday, June 29th. (Note: This date is a change from the previously announced date!)
The Trailhead is located on Rt 6 about 2 miles east of Ludlow at N 41° 42.650’ W 078° 54.550’. You can also follow this link, https://arcg.is/104na80 , to the spot on the NCTA interactive map or https://bit.ly/49UDW1n in Google Maps.
We’ll start by driving to Fox’s Dam. From there we will hike south. Mileage to the border of the Tionesta Scenic Area (at FR 133E) and back is 5.6 miles. Hiking through the Tionesta Scenic Area to the Rock City Campsite and back is 11.2 miles. 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!
SAVE THESE DATES for the remaining 2025 GUIDED HIKES:
Sat, July 19 – July Guided Hike - Rt 321 Chappel Bay - hike north; learn to identify common canopy trees of the ANF as you hike
Sun, Aug 17 – August Guided Hike - Rt 346 Willow Bay Trailhead – hike south
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 - July Butler Chapter NCTA MeetingJennings Environmental Education Center, Slippery Rock, PA
July MEETING - Wednesday, July 9th, 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/
