Want to give back to the trail? Join the Shenandoah Mountain Trail Crew at Hone Quarry on the GWNF this coming Monday.
The focus is on much needed treadwork starting about a mile in on Big Hollow Trail, if the ground isn't too frozen. Also brushing is needed, mostly up on Hone Quarry Mtn (starting about 2 miles in). It will likely be an out-and-back, rather than the full loop, to make sure everyone is back at the parking lot no later than 4 pm.
Required: Contact the Work Trip Leader, Judy Bartlett, to let them know you are coming or to ask questions:
Judy Bartlett, [email protected] or 505-639-1717 (text or voice).
She’ll send an email Sunday evening to those who signed up with the final plans.
Thanks for helping to improve North River District trails for the enjoyment of all trail users!
Date: Monday, Jan 15, 2024
Time/Place:
To carpool: 9:00 am, Dayton Market (in the overflow parking up the hill behind the market). Map
At trailhead: 9:30 am, Big Hollow Trailhead at Hone Quarry Day Use area, just across low-water bridge on right or on trail access spur road on left with high clearance vehicle. Parking is limited. Map
Maximum number of volunteers needed: 12. RSVP to Judy is required.
What to bring: Lunch, water, and, if you have, PPE (hard hat, gloves, & safety glasses), loppers, and hand clippers. They will provide additional tools and PPE.
What to expect: As mentioned above, they’ll focus on treadwork if the ground isn’t too frozen; otherwise, brushing. (If you’d prefer not to do treadwork, there’s alway a need for brushing!)
There will likely *not* be time to hike the full Hone Quarry loop (5.4 mi, 1200’ elevation gain). Trailwork will occur on the way out and then leaderes will choose a turn-around time that allows for a comfortable hike back to the parking area, arriving no later than 4 pm.
The focus is on much needed treadwork starting about a mile in on Big Hollow Trail, if the ground isn't too frozen. Also brushing is needed, mostly up on Hone Quarry Mtn (starting about 2 miles in). It will likely be an out-and-back, rather than the full loop, to make sure everyone is back at the parking lot no later than 4 pm.
Required: Contact the Work Trip Leader, Judy Bartlett, to let them know you are coming or to ask questions:
Judy Bartlett, [email protected] or 505-639-1717 (text or voice).
She’ll send an email Sunday evening to those who signed up with the final plans.
Thanks for helping to improve North River District trails for the enjoyment of all trail users!
Date: Monday, Jan 15, 2024
Time/Place:
To carpool: 9:00 am, Dayton Market (in the overflow parking up the hill behind the market). Map
At trailhead: 9:30 am, Big Hollow Trailhead at Hone Quarry Day Use area, just across low-water bridge on right or on trail access spur road on left with high clearance vehicle. Parking is limited. Map
Maximum number of volunteers needed: 12. RSVP to Judy is required.
What to bring: Lunch, water, and, if you have, PPE (hard hat, gloves, & safety glasses), loppers, and hand clippers. They will provide additional tools and PPE.
What to expect: As mentioned above, they’ll focus on treadwork if the ground isn’t too frozen; otherwise, brushing. (If you’d prefer not to do treadwork, there’s alway a need for brushing!)
There will likely *not* be time to hike the full Hone Quarry loop (5.4 mi, 1200’ elevation gain). Trailwork will occur on the way out and then leaderes will choose a turn-around time that allows for a comfortable hike back to the parking area, arriving no later than 4 pm.
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