Upcoming Events

Pinnacle Natural Area Oct. 16, 2026 TRAIL WORK: On Thursday Oct 22nd the group will work to install blaze posts on the AT north of Massie Gap in an open area that is difficult to navigate in bad weather. We will be doing this work along with Conner McBane of the ATC. The group will hike from Massie Gap to Rhododendron Gap to collect tools and materials. Hike distance is expected to be around 5 miles. Meet at Massie Gap at 9:30 a.m. RSVP by clicking: Trailwork Thurs Oct 22n

Mt. Rogers Trail and AT south to Elk Garden, Oct. 9, 2026 TRAIL WORK: On Wed Oct 14th we will meet at Massie Gap at 9:30 and work with a USFS trail crew to eliminate fire rings north of Grayson Highlands State Park. The USFS crew will transport tools to the work site so the work group will simply need to hike to the work area about 2 miles from Massie Gap. This project is suitable for everyone, and this is likely our last opportunity to do this important work this fall. If th

AT and Slabtown Trail to Trimpi Shelter Oct. 2, 2026 TRAIL WORK: No group trail work has been scheduled for this week. HIKES: Fri., Oct. 9: Join us for an approx. 6 mile end to end hike from Elk Garden on the Appalachian Trail to the Mt. Rogers Trail down to SR 603 (Fairwood Road). We may see some ponies along the way as well as the beginnings of the changing leaves. We plan to have cars at both ends. Bring lunch, water, poles and ra