We have several trail work sessions planned for next few days, working to get some things wrapped up before the holidays and gun season both kick in. The weather was against us in the spring and most of the summer but we're catching some nice breaks this fall - come on out and enjoy the trail - all help is appreciated! Here's what we have in mind:
Friday, November 18th we'll meet at the Hodgson Rd. trailhead at 1:00 PM and spend a couple of hours doing grub and finesse work on the new section of trail at Mrs. Kirkwood's farm. We hiked this section last friday evening in the moonlight and it was a wonderful walk (especially with the new blazes reflecting the moonlight! And, the flash from the game camera we set off along the route was QUITE a surprise!!) About 100 yards of serious digging remaining and then some small stump and root removal left to do along the rest. We'll be out for a couple of hours that afternoon - I'll bring the tools.
Saturday morning, November 19th we'll leave from the front of Jata's in Wampum at 9:00 AM and travel to Snake Run Rd. (east) to repair the handrail on the bridge there. A large tree limb fell on it earlier this summer and cracked that piece in half, but fortunately Ron Rice builds them so that it can easily be repaired with a new piece of lumber. Weather permitting, we can also reblaze the road walk section from there down to the west trailhead on Snake Run Rd. that morning. Again, we'll plan to be out a couple of hours. Come earlier to Jata's for breakfast if you'd like.
Lee sent out a note on this already, but a reminder that the monthly chapter meeting is on Monday evening, November 21st at Hito's, 6:00 PM. Come a bit earlier if you plan to order dinner.
Lastly, I am behind on posting pics. Tammy Veloski and her family took a walk at Gamelands 285 a couple of Sundays ago and she sent me some great photos which I took the liberty of posting starting here. There are also some from our work sessions last week and the aforementioned friday evening hike.
Hope to see you over the next few days - thanks for all you do for the NCT!
Dave Brewer
Trail Work Coordinator
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