MRATC Activities and Information, Week - May 10-16, 2026
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- May 10
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MRATC TRAIL WORK:
No group trail work this week.
Upcoming: Damascus Trail Days SAWS Volunteer trail work Event
May 17, 2026, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Brushing and tree removal on the Grassy Branch Trail, Lewis Fork Wilderness, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
We will meet at the entrance to Grindstone Campground entrance, 1946 Laurel Valley Road, Troutdale, VA 24378. Volunteers will be provided all essential PPE (helmets, gloves, and eye protection) as well as brushing tools and crosscuts. Everyone will be required to bring a packed lunch and appropriate footwear (ideally hiking shoes).
Club members invited to participate. You can sign up at:
Online:
Online says meet at 8am, it will be 9am
Or contact Jim Baum
336.209.8799
MRATC HIKES:
No Friday hike this week. Instead, visit the Trail Days festival Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Good programs and music! The digital copy of the Trail Days festival guide is online here. Stop in at MRATC’s booth outside the Trail Center and chat with visitors and club members staffing the booth – and march in the Parade with the club’s banner Saturday at 2 p.m.
Attached photos show participants in loop hike in Grayson Highlands State Park on
May 8th – and a cluster of rare umbrella leaf plants blooming along the Seed Orchard Trail.
DAMASCUS APPALACHIAN TRAIL DAYS FESTIVAL, MAY 15-17.
Thanks to all club members who signed up for shifts to over our booth!
Club members are welcome to march in the parade. Pick up our club’s banner in the back corner of the Trail Center Garage and form up across from Sundog Outfitter’s between 1:30 and 2 p.m. Saturday.
KONNAROCK CREW: The Crew is working on a trail relocation near Rhododendron Gap, May 6-11 and 14-18.
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