November 23 TN/NC Maintenance Trip
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REVISED MEETING LOCATION & TIME FOR MEETING AT TAPOCO
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Where: Section 18b – Haoe Lead intersection (SW) » Hangover Lead Tr.
Where: Section 18c – Haoe Lead intersection (NE) » Big Fat Gap
Georgia Crew
Time: 7:15 AM
Meeting Location: Blue Ridge Home Depot. Consolidate vehicles and travel to Tapoco Lodge Resort and meet up with others.
TN/NC Crew
Time: 9:00 AM
Meeting Location: Tapoco Lodge Resort, 14981 Tapoco Rd., Robbinsville, NC 28771
Parking: Parking lot is behind the main lodge building.
Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort – Google Maps
Parking at Trailhead: Will be determined when we meet at the Tapoco Lodge Resort and sort out the crew(s). We will consolidate into enough vehicles to drive up to Big Fat Gap.
Plan for the Day: The work is in the Slickrock Wilderness Area. Assemble volunteers into two crews — both crews will work from the north end of 18c.
Crew 1: After about 2 hours, Crew 1 will turn back north to Big Fat Gap.
Crew 2: Will work to the south end of 18b. They will work south to Haoe Lead Intersection (SW) and hike out using the Wolf Laurel Trail.
A portion of Crew 1 will shuttle vehicles from the north end down to meet Crew 2 coming into Wolf Laurel TH parking area.
The primary focus is clearing the trail with crosscut saws, hand saws, loppers and sling blades.
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.
Watch for additional information in emails and on the BMTA website!
To RSVP Contact:
TN/NC Maintenance Director – bmtatn-ncmaintdirector@bmta.org
You also can register online below.