The Keystone Trails Association, a statewide organization that provides, protects, preserves and promotes hiking trails and opportunities in Pennsylvania, will hold its annual Spring Hiking Weekend from April 25 to 27, in Huntingdon County.

Attendees will choose their adventures from regional hikes and outdoor programming on nearby trails.

“Spring Hiking Weekend is a celebration of trails — trails we hike, bike, hike, run, walk our dogs on or seek out as spaces to reflect,” said Kate Prisby, events and program manager at Keystone Trails Association.

“Throughout the weekend, participants will embark on these kinds of trails. Plus, they’ll have opportunities to see what goes into building trails, from permitting processes, use of livestock to carry supplies to remote locations, restoring landscapes and basic primers on trail upkeep.”

“Whether you want to try a new activity or have fun volunteering outdoors, Spring Hiking Weekend has something for everyone.”

The event will feature speakers George Conrad, president of the Standing Stone Trail Club, and Celina Seftas, Raystown Field Station director of sustainability and former Conservation District manager.

A new KTA program, The Great Outdoors Reading Challenge, will debut on Saturday afternoon. It will feature a book discussion with Stuart Thompson, author of “To My Daughter: Stuff I’ve Learned Playing Outside.”

“We are thrilled to host this event in the Raystown Lake Region because our trails are second to none. With our PA Trails of the Year, top-ranked mountain bike trails and unique water trails, we’ve got a trail for every adventurer.

“This spring hiking weekend lets us showcase and focus on some of our spectacular foot trails, and we are working with KTA to plan an experience that will be nothing short of ‘Wow!'” said Matt Price, Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau executive director

Lake Raystown Resort will be the base camp for this event. Keystone Trails Association has secured discounted rooms through Monday, March 10. Accommodations can be made directly with Lake Raystown Resort.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Spring Hiking Weekend to Huntingdon County and the superb facility that is Lake Raystown Resort,” said Brook Lenker, executive director of Keystone Trails Association. “We hope to attract a large, enthusiastic group of hikers and trail lovers to experience this wondrous part of Pennsylvania.”

For more information, visit the KTA Spring Hiking Weekend webpage (www.kta-hike.org) or call

717-766-9690.