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Trail Work Days!

Thanks for your interest in helping steward the trails on the Grandfather District of Pisgah National Forest!

 

We have work days scheduled for the trails around Old Fort on the first Friday and second Saturday of each month. See more details and sign up for those below. We host a Trail Work Weekend a few times a year, with lodging and Saturday supper provided by Camp Grier. 

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Please wear sturdy shoes and long pants, and dress for all kinds of weather, as we may be higher in elevation and we may experience varying temperatures and precipitation. Be sure to pack plenty of water and snacks since we will be working in the Forest (and fuel up with a hearty breakfast before).

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Each Trail Work Day or Work Weekend will have different meeting points and trail work destinations, so be sure to read the info thoroughly and open any pre-workday emails from our team. 

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We look forward to having you join us! Send any volunteer-related questions to mike@g5trailcollective.org. 

Upcoming Volunteer Events

  • Kitsuma Trail Work Day
    Fri 03 Jun
    RSVP
    Jun 03, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    McDowell County, Kitsuma Peak, North Carolina 28762, USA
    Kitsuma is due for a haircut! Join us to help give this crowd favorite trail a good trim.
  • Heartbreak Ridge Trail Work Day
    Sat 11 Jun
    RSVP
    Jun 11, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Old Fort, 59 Commerce St, Old Fort, NC 28762, USA
    Join us as we add and maintain drains on Heartbreak Ridge Trail. This will be a longer hike in than most of our trail work days.
  • Kitsuma Trail Work Day
    Fri 01 Jul
    RSVP
    Jul 01, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    McDowell County, Kitsuma Peak, North Carolina 28762, USA
    Kitsuma is ready for a trim! Join us to help keep clear the corridor clear and make some room for activities.
  • Star Gap Trail Work Day
    Sat 09 Jul
    RSVP
    Jul 09, 9:00 PM EDT – Jul 10, 3:00 PM EDT
    Old Fort, 59 Commerce St, Old Fort, NC 28762, USA
    Join us to help clear the corridor to keep star gap in tip top shape for the rest of the summer season!
  • Kitsuma Trail Work Day
    Fri 05 Aug
    RSVP
    Aug 05, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    McDowell County, Kitsuma Peak, North Carolina 28762, USA
    Join us to help clear drains to help keep Kitsuma trail in the best shape we possibly can!
  • Newberry Creek Trail Work Day
    Sat 13 Aug
    RSVP
    Aug 13, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Old Fort, 59 Commerce St, Old Fort, NC 28762, USA
    Join us as we trim this gem of a trail. We'll use electric and hand tools to prune and clear the way on Newberry Creek