August 24 TN/NC Maintenance Trip
Tennessee Crew
When: Saturday, August 24, 2024
Where: Section 18a – Cold Spring Gap >> Intersection with Haoe Lead Trail
GA Volunteers Meeting Location: Home Depot in Blue Ridge
Meeting Time: 7:45 AM
Parking: Consolidate vehicles at Home Depot, then travel to Tellico Plains Visitor Center.
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Meeting Location for TN Volunteers & for Those Traveling from Blue Ridge: Tellico Plains Visitor Center
Time: 9:00 AM
Parking: Consolidate vehicles at Tellico Plains Visitor Center and travel 45 minutes to Beech Gap on the Cherohala Highway.
Work Location: Drive two miles on gated FS road from Beech Gap to Cold Springs Gap.
Plan for the Day: Clear heavy brush using brushcutters and loppers. Clear blowdowns with chainsaws.
Please indicate if you can bring:
Brushcutter (BMTA will provide extra fuel)
Loppers
What to Bring/What to Wear: Water, food/snacks, gloves, long pants and boots with non-slip soles. Bring safety glasses, hard hats and hand tools if you have them. PPE will be provided for those without.
Wasps, bees, yellowjackets and hornets are extremely active and antagonistic this time of year. It’s wise to include “sting antidotes” in your backpack.
Watch for additional information in emails and on the BMTA website!
To RSVP Contact:
Clare Sullivan – csullivan@bmta.org
You also are able to register online below.
