The following non-routine, non-APEs events are scheduled within the next two months.
| Date | Description | Contact | Telephone |
| 04/26/2024 | Garlic Mustard Pull | Vic Hasler | 423-416-3166 |
| 04/27/2024 | Sill Branch and Pine Ridge Falls | Andy Steffan | 919-928-4738 |
| 05/11/2024 | Laurel Run Trail (Falls) - Potential Joint EPDC | Josh Hayes | 270 585-5929 |
| 06/08/2024 | SAVE THE DATE - TEHCC Lake Paddling Trip | Andy Steffan | 919-928-4738 |
Leader: Vic Hasler, 423-416-3166
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Devils Creek Gap, Off US-19W, Ramseytown NC 28714
Revised to Friday 4/26 meeting 9:00am at the site.
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 areas., such as showy orchids, blue cohosh, gay wings (fringed polygala), and jack-in-the-pulpit. Please join us at the location starting at 9:00am or carpool from Kingsport (I-26, Exit 6 Rock Springs Rd). Either way, please let Greg Kramer know you’re coming.
Leader: Andy Steffan, 919-928-4738
Rating: Easy, 2 miles round-trip (1 mile for each trail), 269' and 170' elevation gain
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Clark Creek Recreation Area, Clarks Creek Road, Erwin TN 37641
We plan to do two Erwin waterfall hikes in one day (maybe more exploring if desired). At least two for the price of one: 20′ falls and 25′ falls. Only one stream crossing.
Don’t worry, they are both short hikes and the trailheads are within 0.2 miles of each other! You’re always welcome to only attend only one, too. We will meet in the parking lot of the Sill Branch Falls trail at 9:30 am to begin the hike and should be off the trail before lunch-time. The parking lot is on the right after 3.1 miles on Clark’s Creek Rd., with the last 2 miles being, usually well-maintained, gravel. Please bring water and snacks, as we may sit and enjoy the waterfalls for a little while before returning to our cars. Open to carpooling. Please reach out with any questions. Hope you are able to join us and do a rain dance so we can see good flows!
Leader: Josh Hayes, 270 585-5929
Rating:
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Laurel Run Park, 364 Laurel Run Park Rd, Church Hill TN 37642
*Weather Permitting*
Experience this 4.3-mile out-and-back trail near Church Hill, Tennessee. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 52 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
-All Trails
This may be a joint hike with the EPDC for their move it May campaign, and snacks/water is reccomended. Also, be prepared for a creek crossing.
Leader: Andy Steffan, 919-928-4738
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Time to start the paddling season! I hope you’ll plan to join me on June 8th for an easy paddling trip, relatively local, likely on either Ft. Patrick Henry Lake area or Boone Lake area. Exact locations/times/distances will be announced later. Beginners or first-time paddlers welcome! The club will transport our boats (4 sit-in, 3 sit-on, 1 canoe), PFDs, and paddles to location, so all you need to bring is water, snacks, and any other supplies you might want (sunscreen, etc.). You are also welcome to bring your own boat to join us, if desired.
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