Keys to KTA's History: Where it all Began

In 1956, KTA's Founding Members included the following organizations: Alpine Club, Batona Hiking Club, Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club, Boy Scout Troop #67, Lancaster Hiking Club, Mountain Club of Maryland, Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club, Wilmington Trail Club, and York Hiking Club. Fifty-eight years later, all are still active members of KTA, except for Boy Scout Troop #67. Click here to see a list of all our current member trail clubs/ organizations; if you aren't already a member of your local trail club, consider joining them for an upcoming trail maintenance event or hike!