About Us

Penn Trails L.L.C. is owned by Larry Knutson, who brings a range of professional experience in backcountry trails work and recreation together wtih non-profit organizational development, adult and youth educational programs (including special populations), and leadership training. A life long backpacker, recipient of an American Hiking Society's 2003 Volunteer of the Year award in Pennsylvania, former Appalachian Trail section overseer and Pennsylvania Park Ranger, he continues to build on his 30+ years enjoyment of backcountry trails in the United States, Europe, Central America, and Australia. His orientation and skills related to both trail technology, as well as, trail programing, has been acquired through active field experience, professional education, and certification by his peers.

Certifications held by Larry Knutson;

Trail Planning, Design, Construction & Maintenance
Wilderness First Responder
National Instructor Certification
Class "B" Sawyers Certification
Water Rescue & Emergency Response
Adult/Child/infant CPR & AED
Lightly on the Land
Critical Incident Stress Management, International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF)

Penn Trails staff:

The Penn Trails Team brings together individuals and partners with similar orientations and skills in their own respective areas of expertise including landscape design, GIS, stonework, wilderness medicine, backcountry leadership, educational curriculum design, vocational training, youth programs, and more.

Penn Trails LLC

9 Dogwood Drive

Newville, PA 17241

info@penntrails.com

(717)-486-4455