Helping the Appalachian Trail

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Join the Nantahala Hiking Club, as part of their Wednesday work trip program. The crew meets in Franklin N.C. at 8:45 a.m. for a safety briefing session and will wrap up by around 3:00 p.m

Work will include providing essential care to the trail to address, which might include:

• clearing drains so that erosion doesn't compromise the path
• cutting back brush to improve the hiking experience and the treadway
• refreshing the iconic white blazes to make sure hikers can find their way
• making repairs to trail features like shelters and privies
• maintaining the quality of the trail and its facilities by picking up litter, removing graffiti, or cleaning privies
• making improvements to the trail by adding features like steps or waterbars when needed

More information and registration here: https://volunteer.appalachiantrail.org/s/atc-project-details?c__recId=a0qUI000000asTJ

Beginners are always welcome and no experience is necessary. Participants should be prepared to hike 2-6 miles, depending on scheduled work and location. A carpool is available from the meet-up location in Franklin to the A.T. for the work.

All the tools and training necessary to participate are provided. Please wear long pants and sturdy boots, and in your pack bring plenty of water (1-2 liters), lunch, a warm cap and rain jacket (in case of sudden weather changes), as well as work gloves if you have them.

Register here: https://volunteer.appalachiantrail.org/s/atc-project-details?c__recId=a0qUI000000asTJ