Upcoming Events

Rare plant hike 7/17/2026 TRAIL WORK: Sat., July 25: In a reschedule of a workday that was rained out a couple weeks ago, on Sat July 25th we will meet at Massie Gap at 9:30 and continue dismantling fire rings just north of Grayson Highlands in concert with the ongoing USFS fire ban. Depending on group size we might also reset some signposts in the vicinity. This project is suitable for all who are comfortable with a hiking distance of 4 to 5 total miles. Participants s

TRAIL WORK: On Wed July 15th we'll meet behind the Damascus Trail Center at 9:30 and hike south from Damascus to remove a few blowdowns, and work on brushing, drainage and whatever else we happen to find. RSVP Trailwork - Wed July 15 | MRATC or e-mail trails@mratc.org if you plan to help. JULY WILDERNESS (SAWS) VOLUNTEER EVENTS TO JOIN: Weekend at the Pine Mountain Cabin and Bunkhouse When: July 17th - 19th Where: Meet at the Fox Creek, Appalachian Trailhead/Parking Lot, Ju

TRAIL WORK: On Sat July 11th we will meet at Massie Gap at 9:30 and continue dismantling fire rings just north of Grayson Highlands in concert with the ongoing USFS fire ban. Depending on group size we might also reset some sign posts in the vicinity. RSVP if you plan to attend https://www.mratc.org/event-details/mratc-trailwork-7-11-26 or send an e-mail to trails@mratc.org JULY WILDERNESS (SAWS) VOLUNTEER EVENTS TO JOIN: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 9am - 4pm Where: Litt