Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy

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April 19th Third Friday Workday

Please consider joining us for our April 19th, Third Friday Workday!

We’re going to be meeting at the Big Bear Shelter in Franklin at 9am and spreading some rock on the berm there.

Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you might need and esprit de corps.

If you’re new to trail maintenance or just want to learn more, you can find more information here on our site.

Trail Maintenance Basics

Don’t be shy, we’ll provide everything you need to enjoy your day while making a huge impact for future enjoyment of the Bartram Trail. The hard work of our volunteers is what keeps the 110 miles of trails open and usable all year long.

Please RSVP so we can plan the work and tool requirements.

Thank you for your volunteerism!

April 13th Second Saturday Workday

Join us on Saturday, April 13th, for our Second Saturday Trail Workday!

This week we are looking for some more chainsaw certified sawyers that can help us clear some blowdowns. 

Let us meet at the Hickory Knoll TH at 9:00. We will split into two groups- one to do Double Top to Fishhawk and back down to Buckeye, the other from Double Top back to Hickory Knoll.

The Hickory Knoll crew will hitch rides with the Fishawk group and both crews will work their way up the Buckeye Spur to Double Top. From there the crews will split, one working towards Jones Gap as far as Fishhawk, the other down to Hickory Knoll TH. The Fishhawk crew will be a saw team with lopping and tread work if possible. Hickory Knoll crew will be primarily a lopping and tread-work crew.

If anyone has a GPS unit and is interested in in helping build a database of trail maintenance issues/resolutions, please bring your GPS.

Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you might need and esprit de corps.

If you’re new to trail maintenance or just want to learn more, you can find more information here on our site.

Trail Maintenance Basics

Don’t be shy, we’ll provide everything you need to enjoy your day while making a huge impact for future enjoyment of the Bartram Trail. The hard work of our volunteers is what keeps the 110 miles of trails open and usable all year long.

Please RSVP so we can plan the work and tool requirements.

Thank you for your volunteerism!

March 26th Trailhead Tuesday

We’ll plan to meet at First United Methodist Church in Franklin at 1pm before heading out to clean up at Bartram Trail trailheads.

This is a program for those looking to get involved with limited time. We will meet in the early afternoon to divide and conquer some minor clean up and trail head maintenance. We’re looking for folks to visit a set of selected trail heads to re-stock Bartram Trail information cards, complete a trail head condition report, pick up any trash in the area, and chat with hikers as they start their day hike.

We’ll supply everything you need for the day. Although we suggest you bring your own gloves, a hat, sunscreen, and a positive attitude.

We’ll meet at 1pm in the parking area at church across from Lazy Hiker Brewing. We’ll regroup between 3-4pm and head across the street for a cold beverage on us.

Please RSVP to help with planning for this event:

March 15th Third Friday Workday

Please consider joining us for our March 15th, Third Friday Workday from 9am to 3pm.

Meeting location is at Warwoman Dell parking area.

Please bring work gloves, good boots, plenty of water, lunch, any meds you might need and esprit de corps.

If you’re new to trail maintenance or just want to learn more, you can find more information here on our site.

Trail Maintenance Basics

Don’t be shy, we’ll provide everything you need to enjoy your day while making a huge impact for future enjoyment of the Bartram Trail. The hard work of our volunteers is what keeps the 110 miles of trails open and usable all year long.

Please RSVP so we can plan the work and tool requirements.

Thank you for your volunteerism!

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