F/B Hike: Erwin Linear Trail, Sunday, July 8

Leader: Mary Fanslow (423-707-5004)
Rating: Easy

Enjoy a stroll along the paved Erwin greenbelt that borders Indian Creek.  While the total greenbelt length is 5 miles one way, we’ll tailor the length of our walk to participant interest.  We will meet in the parking lot between the Colonial Heights McDonald’s and the bank at 1pm.  Please let Mary know before 10pm Sat, July 7, if you plan to go on the walk.  Bring plenty of water.  Fishing is permitted for those 12 and under from a variety of venues from the trail.

From the Chair

Vic Hasler, Steering Committee Chair

Would you go hiking wearing a jacket and tie?  Back in 2010, Charles Maynard spoke at our Spring Dinner Meeting about some early 20th century hikers in the Smokies who traveled in such attire with wicker backpacks and a large box camera.  How about carrying a canvas tent and cotton sleeping bag?  Hauling water around in a large metal canteen?  The improvements in camping gear during the past decades have been amazing.  The club has been steadily replacing its rental gear too.  We now have a Big Agnes Seedhouse which is a two-pound, one-person tent.  Most of our other two-person tents also weigh less than six pounds.  Almost all our sleeping pads are roughly one pound.  With the other gear improvements, backpacks are smaller and lighter.  The club’s rental equipment program allows members to check out some newer gear to decide if it’s right for their style of backpacking/camping.  The Steering Committee also welcomes ideas for future purchases.  Have fun outside and overnight this summer…