What we’re about
Adventurers looking for trail buddies, unite! Trail Buddies was founded in 2018 and is a community of outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy the trails with other like-minded individuals. Our events appeal to thru-hikers, day-hikers and cyclists and we’re always eager to meet new folks, learn of new adventures and hear those campfire stories. If you’re searching for a fun and active outdoor group, look no further.
Adventure, fun, passion, motivation, perseverance, and community is what we’re all about. We believe the outdoors is therapeutic for the mind, body and soul, and everyone should have an opportunity to benefit from it, so we host a variety of events from beginner to advanced that range from just a few hours to multiple nights in an effort to offer something for everyone. Some of our trips will be family and pet friendly while others will be geared towards pushing our limits for grander, future adventures like the AT, CDT, PCT, and NCT.
With multiple organizers, we’re posting more events than ever, and continuing to increase our time outside. As we set our sights on this year and beyond, we’re excited about all the new adventures out there waiting for us.
Check out our new campsite, and review our membership agreement and camp rules.
Learn more on our website: www.TrailBuddies.net
We look forward to meeting you on the trail.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Camping - Trail Buddies Camp (Beginner)Mount Davis, Somerset County, PA
Why pay for a campsite when you can lodge with us for free? Join us for a fun tramily weekend at our beautiful and relaxing campground! Please read this entire event description for important information before signing up. Since this is a private campground, I kindly ask that only members who’ve met me in person register for this event. This event coincides with our weekend hike on the LHHT, which is a great event to sign up for if you haven’t met me yet.
To help us better manage activities at camp, we have an additional sign up sheet which must be filled out prior to attending.
The itinerary for this event is as follows:
Friday (5/30):
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Arrive at campsite anytime after 6:00 PM
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Ingredients will be provided for hot ham and cheese and vegetable/pepperoni pizza mountain pies
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We will of course be offering a bonfire in true Trail Buddies fashion
Saturday (5/31):
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For those participating in our main event, we will depart from camp promptly at 7:00 AM
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Dinner will be prepared and served (sign up required) once we return from our main event
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We will of course be offering a bonfire in true Trail Buddies fashion
Sunday (6/1):
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Breakfast will be served around 8:00 AM (sign up required)
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We will of course be offering a bonfire in true Trail Buddies Fashion
* The Crapper and Shiney Hiney will be available for all guests. You may bring your own towels and soap/shampoo for the shower or you’re welcome to use ours.
* The posted location for this event is Mount Davis, which will get you close to camp (for trip planning purposes). As the event draws near, our website will message registered folks with a pin for camp. If you don’t register on the additional sign up form, you will not receive the pin for camp.
MEETING LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/LDvSu547vZu6QR8A7
This event is classified as Beginner
Buddy Points: 17
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Are you new to Trail Buddies or the outdoors? Read our Mission Statement
Did you know there’s s'more to Trail Buddies than dirt, mud, snow, campfires, and cold hard miles? Learn of s'more ways you can become involved with our amAzing tramily off the trail.
Check out our previous newsletters
Trail Buddies Terms: We've updated our membership agreement on 3/21/2025, click here for the latest update.
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- Hiking - Laurel Highlands (Experienced) - 19 MilesLHHT - Route 653 Trailhead, Seven Springs, PA
Our next Rachel conditioning hike will return to the beautiful Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail (LHHT). This event will coincide with a camping event at our campground near Mt. Davis, so please be sure to check that out as well if you’d like to get the full Trail Buddies experience and the best we have to offer.
This will be a point to point hike and begin at mile post 0 in Ohiopyle and go to mile post 19 at Route 653. As you can see from this printable map, this hike will offer plenty of elevation. We’ll break for lunch at the Ohiopyle shelters for one hour to refuel and enjoy some serenity before continuing on towards Route 653, so be sure to pack a lunch and plenty of liquid of your choosing to stay nourished and hydrated. You may also want to consider bringing a water filter in case you'd like to refill your bladder along the way, since we'll be crossing plenty of streams.
We'll meet at the Route 653 trailhead at 8:00 AM and drive to Ohiopyle in as few vehicles as possible. The drive should take between 20 and 25 minutes, so we should be ready to hike around 8:30 AM. If you need to contact me, please do so before 8:00 AM, since phone reception in the Ohiopyle valley is poor. This event will either conclude after our hike or continue on to our campground if you choose to join us for extended quality tramily time.
MEETING LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/fPjMqz3QhNTwsohK7
This event is classified as Experienced
Buddy Points: 37.7
Qualifying Badges: Hike 500 Miles, 52 Hike Challenge
View this event on our website or preview a printer friendly report
Are you new to Trail Buddies or the outdoors? Read our Mission Statement
Did you know there’s s'more to Trail Buddies than dirt, mud, snow, campfires, and cold hard miles? Learn of s'more ways you can become involved with our amAzing tramily off the trail.
Check out our previous newsletters
Trail Buddies Terms: We've updated our membership agreement, click here for the latest update.
- Hiking - Rachel Carson (Experienced) - 32 MilesRachel Carson - Aldi's (Route 8), Allison Park, PA
This will be the final conditioning hike Trail Buddies will host for the 2025 Rachel Carson Trail Challenge in order to give our legs and feet plenty of time to rest. This hike will once again start in Harrison Hills and cover the most difficult terrain of the entire challenge. We’ll meet in the morning at Aldi's along Route 8 and carpool to Harrison Hills in as few vehicles as possible. We’ll pass through all four checkpoints (Bull Creek, Again Park, Log Cabin and Shaffer Run), and I'll have a resupply cooler stashed along the trail halfway through our hike.
As is the norm with most Rachel hikes, it’s difficult to predict what the trail conditions will be like, so plan on getting wet and muddy unless we’re fortunate enough to receive a solid week of dry weather. Be sure to pack enough snacks and water to keep you going throughout our hike and consider bringing a spare change of clothes in case you get more Rachel on you than you’d like during our adventure. Of course, I'll be keeping tradition alive by swinging by Chipotle after our final conditioning hike as an early pre challenge celebration.
MEETING LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/bfChU4u1K3eL14D88
This event is classified as Experienced
Buddy Points: 54.6
Qualifying Badges: Rachel Carson 100 Miles, Hike 500 Miles, 52 Hike Challenge
View this event on our website or preview a printer friendly report
Are you new to Trail Buddies or the outdoors? Read our Mission Statement
Did you know there’s s'more to Trail Buddies than dirt, mud, snow, campfires, and cold hard miles? Learn of s'more ways you can become involved with our amAzing tramily off the trail.
Check out our previous newsletters
Trail Buddies Terms: We've updated our membership agreement, click here for the latest update.
- Camping - Trail Buddies Camp (Beginner)Mount Davis, Somerset County, PA
Why pay for a campsite when you can lodge with us for free? Join us for a fun tramily weekend at our beautiful and relaxing campground! Please read this entire event description for important information before signing up. Since this is a private campground, I kindly ask that only members who’ve met me in person register for this event. This event coincides with our weekend ride on the GAP, which is a great event to sign up for if you haven’t met me yet.
To help us better manage activities at camp, we have an additional sign up sheet which must be filled out prior to attending.
The itinerary for this event is as follows:
Friday (6/13):
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Arrive at campsite anytime after 6:00 PM
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Ingredients will be provided for hot ham and cheese and vegetable/pepperoni pizza mountain pies
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We will of course be offering a bonfire in true Trail Buddies fashion
Saturday (6/14):
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For those participating in our main event, we will depart from camp promptly at 9:20 AM
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Dinner will be prepared and served (sign up required) once we return from our main event
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We will of course be offering a bonfire in true Trail Buddies fashion
Sunday (6/15):
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Breakfast will be served around 8:00 AM (sign up required)
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We will of course be offering a bonfire in true Trail Buddies Fashion
* The Crapper and Shiney Hiney will be available for all guests. You may bring your own towels and soap/shampoo for the shower or you’re welcome to use ours.
* The posted location for this event is Mount Davis, which will get you close to camp (for trip planning purposes). As the event draws near, our website will message registered folks with a pin for camp. If you don’t register on the additional sign up form, you will not receive the pin for camp.
MEETING LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/LDvSu547vZu6QR8A7
This event is classified as Beginner
Buddy Points: 17
View this event on our website or preview a printer friendly report
Are you new to Trail Buddies or the outdoors? Read our Mission Statement
Did you know there’s s'more to Trail Buddies than dirt, mud, snow, campfires, and cold hard miles? Learn of s'more ways you can become involved with our amAzing tramily off the trail.
Check out our previous newsletters
Trail Buddies Terms: We've updated our membership agreement on 3/21/2025, click here for the latest update.
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