Believe it or not, it is that time of year again! Time to spend a couple of days helping the TN Eastman Hiking Club (TEHCC) dig some new trail! We will be moving rocks and pushing aside duff on the 18th and 19th of May (Sunday and Monday after Trail Days). And, if all goes well, painting some white blazes.
The work sites this year will be just North of Ash Gap and Little Rock Knob (both sites, both days). Rocks promise to be involved at both sites, but probably more so at Little Rock Knob, where a more experienced 'Rock Crew' will be assembled and detailed under the tutelage of Camo.
Sign-up for Hard Core will be on Friday and Saturday of Trail Days in Damascus, VA. Bob Peoples and I will be at the ATC booth in town. Sign-up early, because the list fills quickly.
Hikers will be picked up on Sunday morning in Damascus, VA and transported to the trail heads, either at Cloudland or Hughes Gap, depending on which work site. They will need to bring all of their gear. On Monday, hikers will be transported to the work site and then on Tue they will be returned to wherever they were on the trail.
Dinners on Sun and Mon will be provided. You will need to have your own breakfasts, lunches and snacks. Lunches will be eaten at the work sites. You will also want to bring water/something to drink to the work sites (bring PLENTY of water for the hikes too). Lodging will be at Kincora and Braemar Castle in Hampton, TN.
For those with a vehicle, we may need your assistance in transporting hikers to and from the work sites and then back to the AT (on Tue). We usually have work gloves available. However, sometimes it is difficult to get a matching pair . . . you might pick up a cheap pair prior to. Sturdy footwear (no sandals) is a good idea too.
It is always a good time (even when it rains!). Hope to see you there!
See you on the trail and at Trail Days,
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