MRATC Activities and Information, Week – Aug. 9 – 15, 2026
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- Aug 9
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KONNAROCK CREW POTLUCK, Tue., Aug. 11 Konnarock Base Camp, Flat Ridge Rd., Sugar Grove, VA. Setup: 5:30, dinner: 6:00. It’s a great opportunity to show appreciation for the Crew embers who have done many work projects on our section of the trail this year.
TRAIL WORK:
On Sunday Aug 16th we will work to dismantle fire rings north of Grayson Highlands State Park. This is a twice delayed project being done in association with the USFS fire ban in the high country. We will meet at Massie Gap at 9:30 and hike a total of about 5 miles.
Those interested should send an e-mail to trails@mratc.org or reply via this link:
MRATC HIKES (or other recreational activities):
Fri., Aug. 14: Join us for an aprox. 2 mile loop through a rhododendron shaded trail, along Cabin Creek to some beautiful water falls in Grayson Highlands State Park. The hike includes some root and rock scrambling near the falls. Hikers who want to extend their hike for an additional 2.7 miles will continue up the Big Pinnacle Trail to the Twin Pinnacles and down to the Visitor Center where we will have lunch @ Buzzard Rock Overlook. This portion of the hike is considered moderate with some difficulty in the rocky areas. We will depart down with an easy hike on Stamper's Branch Trail to the intersection with Haw Mt. Trail leading back to Massie Gap. Total miles 4.8. Plan on bringing water, lunch/snack and hiking poles. Hike Leader, Carol Keene
Plan to meet at Abingdon Lowe's at 9AM or Massie Gap Parking at GHSP at 10AM.
Please RSVP on the MRATC website:
See the end of this blog for a composite of photos, including some of the mushrooms found on the club's Aug. 7th hike north of Fox Creek on the AT and Iron Mtn. Trail.
Sat., Aug. 15: Hungry Mother State Park paddle: Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the canoe livery in Hungry Mother State Park, using park entrance near the beach. After passing the gatehouse, the livery is just beyond the Center on the right. State Park day use fees apply. Bring personal boats or rent from the park. See https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/equipment-rental-fees for rental rates ($15 on up). Life jackets and paddles provided. Reservations are not accepted but availability should not be a problem. (Rentals open at 10:00.) The amount of time you spend on the water is entirely up to you! Heidi Dixon-White, the event leader, will plan to be available to spend time on the water, with anyone interested, for ~2 hours. Lunch together in the park when we finish. Dress for the weather and wear shoes/sandals you don’t mind getting wet. Bring water and snacks/lunch. RSVP to leader Heidi Dixon-White if you plan to join:
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