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Wild Roots Guides is devoted to empowering those who wish to explore wild spaces. We hope to offer affordable services, guidance and opportunities that will allow Wild Roots hikers to gain experiences necessary to safely enjoy and feel confident in nature. WRG believes in the importance of both a supportive community and individual experience to foster capabilities and self-assuredness. Wild Roots will meet you at your level of experience and begin building from there.
About the owner:
Erica LuBera
Hello fellow adventurers- My name is Erica and I have been an avid backpacker since 2016 when I ventured out on my first ever backpacking trip, solo. Since then, I have backpacked over 3,000 miles primarily on central PA trails or on the Appalachian Trail. When I first began, I had no idea what (if any) resources were available to me. Over the years I have learned through research, experience, and of course – trial and error. This has taught me that although there are infinite ways to enjoy a backpacking trip (hike your own hike), there are some basic ways to ensure that you stay safe, respect the environment, and have the best possible experience for you. Backpacking can be an amazing, challenging, and beautiful experience; but it is always a learning experience. I hope to share my knowledge with you so that you too can enjoy Mother Nature and the lessons she provides.
About the owner:
Erica LuBera
Hello fellow adventurers- My name is Erica and I have been an avid backpacker since 2016 when I ventured out on my first ever backpacking trip, solo. Since then, I have backpacked over 3,000 miles primarily on central PA trails or on the Appalachian Trail. When I first began, I had no idea what (if any) resources were available to me. Over the years I have learned through research, experience, and of course – trial and error. This has taught me that although there are infinite ways to enjoy a backpacking trip (hike your own hike), there are some basic ways to ensure that you stay safe, respect the environment, and have the best possible experience for you. Backpacking can be an amazing, challenging, and beautiful experience; but it is always a learning experience. I hope to share my knowledge with you so that you too can enjoy Mother Nature and the lessons she provides.
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3,000+ miles
- 2,192 miles, Appalachian Trail – 2019 thruhike
- 331 miles, Mid State Trail – 4 section hikes
- 84 miles, Susquehannock Trail System – 2018 thruhike
- 60 miles, Enchanted Valley/LaCrosse Pass/O’Neil Pass (WA) – 2022 thruhike
- 60 miles, Loyalsock Trail – 2017 thruhike
- 44 miles, Black Forest Trail (2x) – 2016 & 2017 thruhikes
- 29 miles, West Rim Trail (3x) – 2016 & 2017, 2023 thruhikes
- 27 miles, Old Loggers Path – 2017 thruhike
+many miles of other misc backpacking trips. I have also covered trails such as Black Forest, West Rim, Loyalsock, and Old Loggers several times by foot (other than thruhikes).
Resume
3,000+ miles
- 2,192 miles, Appalachian Trail – 2019 thruhike
- 331 miles, Mid State Trail – 4 section hikes
- 84 miles, Susquehannock Trail System – 2018 thruhike
- 60 miles, Enchanted Valley/LaCrosse Pass/O’Neil Pass (WA) – 2022 thruhike
- 60 miles, Loyalsock Trail – 2017 thruhike
- 44 miles, Black Forest Trail (2x) – 2016 & 2017 thruhikes
- 29 miles, West Rim Trail (3x) – 2016 & 2017, 2023 thruhikes
- 27 miles, Old Loggers Path – 2017 thruhike
+many miles of other misc backpacking trips. I have also covered trails such as Black Forest, West Rim, Loyalsock, and Old Loggers several times by foot (other than thruhikes).
Wild Roots Guides
Popular questions
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Wild Roots Guided events are all located in Pennsylvania. For 2023, we are working on permits for the following state forests:
- Tiadaghton SF
- Tioga SF
- Loyalsock SF
- Sproul SF
Currently accepting Credit/Debit, Venmo, PayPal, cash or check.
To reserve your spot in our next adventure, go to the event page of your preferred hike, click “sign up”, fill out the form, and Wild Roots will reach out to you for payment.
Backpacking trips:
Payment received + initial consultation completed = spot reserved.
Ruck Days:
Payment received = spot reserved.
Typically, Wild Roots Guides offers full refunds minus $15 processing fees up to 14 days prior to your event date. Between 14 days & 2 days, you’ll receive a 25% refund. No refunds within 48 hours of the event start time.
Not entirely! Yes, all WRG scheduled events (found on the Events page) are for women only with the expressed goal of breaking down the unique barriers women may face feeling confident and capable in the outdoors.
HOWEVER – consultations and custom hikes are open to ALL. Schedule your free initial consultation today to discuss custom hikes!
Check out the Events page, found in the above menu!
Yes! Custom hikes begin at $110 per day, per hiker. We can plan a trip in any of the state forests that WRG currently has permits in. WRG offers discounts for groups of 3+. To begin planning your custom guided hike, schedule your free initial consultation today! The 2023 schedule fills up very quickly, so don’t wait!
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