The following non-routine, non-APEs events are scheduled within the next two months.
| Date | Description | Contact | Telephone |
| 03/29/2025 | AT Hike: Campbell Hollow Road to Elk River | Vic Hasler | 423-416-3166 |
| 04/04/2025 | Spring Dinner | Vic Hasler | 423-416-3166 |
| 04/25/2025 | Garlic Mustard Pull | Vic Hasler | 423-416-3166 |
Leader: Vic Hasler, 423-416-3166
Rating: Medium 5-mile round trip hike with 700’ elevation change each way
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Campbell Hollow Road, 6233+M7 , Roan Mountain TN
Leader: Vic Hasler, 423-416-3166
The objective of this in-and-out hike is to show club members (plus their family and friends) the damage to the Appalachian Trail caused by Hurricane Helene, including blowdowns, root ball holes, and significant erosion along Elk River. This trial section was opened up by four work trips between early December and mid-January.
Let’s leave from Colonial Heights (Ingles parking area) at 9am for the roughly hour drive (alternative pick-up locations can be arranged). Otherwise meet at the parking area on Campbell Hollow Road by 10am. We’ll hike north-bound on the Appalachian Trail to reach Elk River turnaround. We can decide whether to take the blue blaze to see Jones Falls.
Sturdy footwear and clothing layers appropriate for the weather are recommended. Pack a lunch/snack plus water to stay hydrated. We plan to be back at the vehicles around 2:30pm and back to Colonial Heights around 3:30pm. For further information and to let us know of your interest, please call/e-mail the hike leader.
Leader: Vic Hasler, 423-416-3166
Time: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Eastman Lodge, 406 Bays Mountain Rd, Kingsport TN 37660
Refer to March and April newsletter for details
Leader: Vic Hasler, 423-416-3166
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: AT USFS 278 Devil’s Creek Road Parking, 2HVC+XF Lost Cove, North Carolina, Lost Cove NC
The club and ATC jointly continue to diminish the seed bank for garlic mustard growing in the Devil’s Creek Gap along the Appalachian Trail. We’re removing this invasive species to protect the desirable wildflowers in the area, such as showy orchids, blue cohosh, gay wings (fringed polygala), jack-in-the-pulpit, and black cohosh. Please join us at the location starting at 9:00 am or carpool from Kingsport (I-26, Exit 6 Rock Springs Rd). Either way, please let Greg Kramer know you’re coming. We typically quit working around 2:00 pm. Rain back-up date is Saturday, April 26th.
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