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Upcoming Activities

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MRATC ACTIVITY SCHEDULE – Fall 2019 September, October, November, December

 

Updates on trail work locations and recreational hike plans are sent out by email to club members and friends a few days prior to these activities. If you don’t get club email, please contact listed hike leader via mtrogersatc@gmail.com to check on last minute plans, or contact Doug Levin, Trails Coordinator, at mratcinfo@gmail.com or 276-698-2805 for information on trail work or to report trail work needs! Trail work hikes will generally meet at 9:00 AM, with location sent out in weekly email. Updates are also posted on www.mratc.org/Current Weeks information and on our Facebook page: Mt. Rogers Appalachian Trail Club.

 

HIKERS, PLEASE LET HIKE LEADER KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY HIKE by emailing mtrogersatc@gmail.com. This helps with planning, and also lets participant know if any changes have been made in the hike. Please remember to wear blaze orange during hunting season!

 

MRATC FRIDAY HIKERS - A moderately paced hiking group.

Hikes are announced midweek. Contact Judith Foster at jaf@centurylink.net or 276-623-2408 to join a hike.

 

September

14 Saturday. Hike the Hidden Valley Lake/Brumley Trail area, a 9 mile loop. Start at the dam climbing to the Brumley Trail, following it east to a bushwhack down hill to an old road. Hike to Brumley waterfall for lunch. Then follow the Brumley Creek Tr about 3+ miles back to the dam. A couple of short, but steep spots. Depending on rain could get in a few short muddy areas. Meet at 9:00 Food Country on Rt 19 N of Abingdon. Hike leader: Marcia Pruner, contact her at mtrogersatc@gmail.com if plan to hike or have questions.

 

18 Wednesday. Trail work.

 

21 Saturday. Possible date for Public Lands Day at MRNRA HQ, 10 – 2, Need several club members to lead activities and staff the club’s booth.

 

25 Wednesday. Fall Roan Mtn hike, hopefully will see some foliage. Hike from Carver’s Gap to Grassy Ridge and possibly beyond and return, for 5+ miles RT. Moderate hike with elevation gain and some rock climbing, but magnificent views. Meet 8:30 AM at parking lot on left as you go to VHCC, with SW Va Cultural Center across from. Leader: Sharon Trumbley. Contact her with questions or wanting to go on hike at mtrogersatc@gmail.com.

 

28 Saturday. Trail work. Also, Possible date for ATC Family Hike Day, hike needed for this day, family friendly. Also: possible date for Public Lands Day at MRNRA HQ, if not held on 9/21.

 

October 

5 Saturday. 7.5 mile hike on Mt. Rogers Trail to upper Lewis Fork to Cliffside. Cars at both ends. Meet at caboose in Damascus at 8:15 or at the split rail fence (Lewis Fork crossing) on 603 at 9 a.m. to carpool to Mt. Rogers Trail to start. Some muddy sections. Rain could postpone. Check with leader before 8 a.m. (276-475-5114) if doubt. Leader: Anne Maio.

 

19 Saturday. Hike to the Channels via Raven Rd and the Brumley Mt trail, from Rt 80 on the Washington/Russell Co line, about 7 miles RT, up hill going, down hill coming back, moderate difficulty. Bring water, food, rain gear if needed and wear some blaze orange. Meet 9:00 Lowes exit 19, or 9:15 Meadowview town Sq. Let the leader, Maria Salgado, know you are coming by emailing mtrogersatc@gmail.com.

 

23 Wednesday. Work Hike.

 

26 Saturday. Hike the Iron Mt Trail from Skulls Gap to Beartree. We will begin at the view area on Rd 600, take the Skulls Gap Trail to Iron Mt Trail and finish on Beartree Gap Trail, about 8 miles total, moderate difficulty. Cars at both ends. Meet at the caboose in Damascus 8:30 AM. Bring water, snacks, and rain gear if weather threatens. Also, wearing blaze orange is a good idea, since it will be hunting season. Please let hike leader, Jim Warden, know you intend to join the hike by emailing mtrogersatc@gmail.com.

 

30 Wednesday. Work Hike.

November

2 Saturday. 6-7 mile hike on AT from Low Gap in Shady Valley north to McQueen’s Knob, site of an old shelter, or McQueen’s Gap, where TN Rt 69 goes through. Good views from many spots. Leader Sharon Trumbley. Dress for weather and let leader know if hope to come by emailing mtrogersatc@gmail.com. Blaze orange!

 

6 Wednesday. Work Hike.

 

13 Wednesday. Meeting with our Agency Partners at Sugar Grove Forest Service Work Center on Flatridge Rd. (Rte 601) (Second driveway brings you closest to the Work Center classroom). The club’s business meeting will start at 10:30 AM. Bring a sack lunch and we will break to eat at about 12:30. Desserts and snacks to share are welcome. Beverages provided. The Partnership portion of the meeting will start at 1:00 PM.

 

23 Saturday. Work Hike.

 

27 Wednesday. Meet at Dickey Gap parking at 9:30 for a 6 mile loop hike. If you are interested, contact leader, Carol Broderson, at mtrogersatc@gmail.com in case of weather changes. Wear blaze orange.

 

30 Saturday. Work Hike.

December

Trail work in December, January, and February will be scheduled as needed and when weather permits.

 

4 Wednesday. Hike on Mendota Trail: Walk a Bristol, Va RR bed 6 miles in/out on the Mendota Trail. This new trail opened in August. Meet at VHCC parking lot 8:30 AM. Bring layers for possible cold weather and rain gear if needed. Leader: Marcia Pruner.

 

14 Saturday. Explore the Iron Mt Trail going east from Skulls Gap IMT parking to Cherry Tree Shelter, then down the Flat Top trail to parking on Rd 603, about 6 miles, with ups and downs, and maybe some snow! Cars at both ends. Meet Lowes exit 19 9:00 or at the trailhead at 9:30. Please dress warmly, bring water and food, and extra layers, also wear some blaze orange! Let leader, Sharon Trumbley, know if you plan to come, at mtrogersatc@gmail.com.

 

January

1 Wednesday: New Year’s Hike and Potluck. Meet at Lowe’s 10 AM for a short hike, about 4 miles from Straight Branch parking, Beech Grove trail, AT, Iron Mt loop. Return to Judith Foster’s home 25386 Cornelius Dr, Abingdon, VA 24211 for the potluck, with music by Kychyn Sync. If you want to skip the hike you may go on to Judith’s after 10 AM. Someone will be there to greet. Lunch is usually around 2 PM.  

 

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