NCTA Wampum Chapter

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NCTA Wampum Chapter Wampum Chapter Of the North Country Trail Association Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio Our end goal is to eventually have all 120 miles off of the road.

The North Country Trail Association Wampum Chapter values just, diverse, equitable, and inclusive trail experiences. We are committed to these principles for everyone’s enjoyment of the North Country National Scenic Trail. We strive to better include those who experience barriers to trails by prioritizing equitable solutions to ensure all can connect to and care for the Trail in a way that is meaningful for them. The North Country National Scenic Trail in Wampum Chapter territory starts at Alpha Pass at McConnell's Mill State Park in Portersville, PA and runs southwestward through the PA State Gamelands 148, through the Trail Town of Wampum, Enon Valley, the Trail Town of Darlington and through the State Gamelands 285. It then crosses the state border into Ohio, entering Beaver Creek State Forest lands and Sheepskin Hollow and Beaverkettle Properties. It passes through Beaver Creek State Park before hitting the road the rest of the way to Zoar, Ohio, passing many quaint towns along Rt. 30. The trail is a combination of 'in the woods' pathways and temporary, connecting road walks. We appreciate our landowners - both public and private - for hosting the trail on their property.

With much-appreciated grant funding from the Public Lands Fund, we were able to assemble a strong workforce this fall to...
10/17/2026

With much-appreciated grant funding from the Public Lands Fund, we were able to assemble a strong workforce this fall to eliminate 2.5 miles of roadwalk in Eastern Ohio and improve trail in Pennsylvania's McConnells Mill State Park. The dream team consisted of a crew from the American Conservation Experience (ACE) and NCTA Wampum Chapter volunteers.

Scavenger Hunt Hike - Nov 8th 1:00pm Minerva, Ohio
10/16/2026

Scavenger Hunt Hike - Nov 8th 1:00pm Minerva, Ohio

It's Pumpkin Pie Time - Sunday Nov 1st 1:00pm Wampum Train Station
10/15/2026

It's Pumpkin Pie Time - Sunday Nov 1st 1:00pm Wampum Train Station

Per Title 58 Pa. Code § 135.41. State game lands.            “it is unlawful to be present on State game lands from Octo...
10/14/2026

Per Title 58 Pa. Code § 135.41. State game lands.

“it is unlawful to be present on State game lands from October 1 through January 31, inclusive, and from April 20 through May 31, inclusive, when not engaged in lawful hunting, trapping or fishing and fail to wear a minimum of 250 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange-colored material on the head, chest and back combined or, in lieu thereof, a hat of the same colored material. The material shall be worn so it is visible in a 360° arc.”

It is a busy time of the year for the Wampum Chapter's Events Committee and compliments to this crew for contributing th...
10/14/2026

It is a busy time of the year for the Wampum Chapter's Events Committee and compliments to this crew for contributing their time on the weekends to get out and spread the word about the North Country National Scenic Trail. With the Wampum Fall Festival in the books, and if you are keeping score at home, that's ten community events and five outreach events so far this year! See you in Elkton, Ohio next weekend.

To paraphrase the notable quote from today -  "This one kicked our butts.  But it's done!"  The 24 foot bridge with an a...
10/13/2026

To paraphrase the notable quote from today - "This one kicked our butts. But it's done!" The 24 foot bridge with an angled 8' ramp at the culvert pipe on the new Elkton route is finished. We had four long workdays on this somewhat complicated project with seven or eight people in attendance each session, not to mention off-site-time planning, procuring, and precutting the material. Hiker's feet will stay dry and the water will flow unimpeded to Little Beaver Creek.

We traveled downstream to the Feezle property after finishing here to check out the next bridge site, doing some site planning and brainstorming as well as spending time doing cleanup and moving material back along the new route to stage for a couple of bog bridges that will have to be built. Onward!

Thanks to Gary, Bill M, Tom, Karen, Justin, Dr. Bill, Handlebar, and Frank for making the trip out today.

Land owner Dennis and Kathy Garrett hosted Scout Troop 409 as Kyle and Chris guided the scouts through an orienteering e...
10/09/2026

Land owner Dennis and Kathy Garrett hosted Scout Troop 409 as Kyle and Chris guided the scouts through an orienteering exercise.

Kyle brought back to life his boyhood troop in Lisbon, OH. The Chapter is lucky to have him guiding us into our next trail adventure.

Can we guide your troop too? Message us for inquiries.

We post a lot of the time about the big projects going on - meanwhile our volunteers are out all over our trail range do...
10/07/2026

We post a lot of the time about the big projects going on - meanwhile our volunteers are out all over our trail range doing all of those other things like mowing, pruning, and doing repairs on bridges that are showing their age. I don't have photos from all of the work that's being done, but the reports keep coming in. We appreciate all of those volunteer efforts to keep the trail in great shape for our hikers!

Thank you Friends of Beaver Creek State Park and Pioneer Village for the opportunity to participate in this year's Pione...
10/06/2026

Thank you Friends of Beaver Creek State Park and Pioneer Village for the opportunity to participate in this year's Pioneer Day celebration, to our volunteers who came out for the day, and to everyone who stopped by a carved a hiking stick and talked trail with us. Our Outreach folks have had a busy 30 days and they always do a great job of representing the Wampum Chapter and the North Country Trail.

The Wampum Chapter volunteers have built a few bridges over the years and we pretty much have it down, but this 24-foote...
10/06/2026

The Wampum Chapter volunteers have built a few bridges over the years and we pretty much have it down, but this 24-footer on the towpath in Elkton is definitely one that has presented different challenges and made us figure out new things. Good progress today and we should be able to finish up next week with the construction and cleanup. Then onto the next learning experience!
Thanks to Tom, Bill, Michael, Frank, Handlebar, and Justin for making the trip out today.

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PO Box 795
Wampum, PA
16157

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