MRATC Activities and Information, Week of March 15– 21, 2026
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- Mar 15
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MRATC TRAIL WORK:
Trail work for this week has not yet been identified. Stay tuned for announcement in the next few days.
Attached photo shows club members out to fill rootball holes and cut blowdowns on March 14 between Beech Mtn. Rd. and Lost Mtn. Shelter. Photo by Jim Warden.
Upcoming: Sunday, March 22nd Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards Volunteer Event. Club members are invited to participate.
Location: Dickey Gap Trailhead Time: 9:30am
Storm Damage Clean Up of the Bobby Trail and Virginia Highlands Horse Trail
Bring water, lunch, PPE and a sense of adventure. We can provide PPE if you need it.
Contact: Jim Baum
336.209.8799
The KONNAROCK TRAIL CREW’s schedule for this year can be found at the link below. If you are interested in joining the crew for a week, Expand the listed schedule dates to get information about the location and type of work for each week.
MRATC HIKES:
Fri., March 20: Meet at Lowe's, exit 19, Abingdon, 9 AM, construction end of parking lot to avoid garden supply pallets. Bring water, lunch and please be prepared to drive.
In and out hike starts on AT off 617. At I 81 exit 54 (Grossclose) go west/north under 81, following 617 a short distance to AT crossing and parking. Hike west/north toward Brushy Mt.
Please notify nevajohnson9@gmail.com with your plan to hike.
Attached photo shows participants in the hike on the Lake Trail at Hungry Mother on March 14, led by Joe DeLoach.
The DAMASCUS TRAIL CENTER is hiring a temporary part-time employee from Mid-March to the beginning of August. See flyer below. Pass the information along to anyone you think might be interested.
UPCOMING: MARCH 27-29 - ATC SOUTHERN PARTNERSHIP MEETING. This year, at Mountain Lake in Pembroke, VA. Club members are welcome to sign up to attend either one day or the whole weekend, virtually or in person. It’s a great opportunity to meet members of other trail clubs in VA, NC, TN and GA. See attachment for information on meals and lodging.
If you plan on attending either in person or virtually, please REGISTER HERE. Those who register will receive age
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