Photos of the Day: January 17, 2016
Pine Gap Coming Back
Trailbed restoration on Pine Gap Trail today, following up on the great brush work last weekend. This is the tough stuff, but it’s the part that lasts. Kayakers carrying their boats down the trail immediately noticed the improvement. Even day hikers with … Continued
Old Pine Gap Trailbed Rediscovered
A great crew did amazing work today on Pine Gap Trail, clearing brush back on the uphill side of the trail to uncover the original trailbed. Clippings were used to tie down the badly eroded corridor. Some sturdy rock work was rediscovered. … Continued
Wild South Working Pine Gap Trail
Wild South has stepped up to sponsor the trail restoration project along the Linville River corridor this winter. Today there was some planning in the field and also the beginning of restoration efforts on the Pine Gap Trail. Lots of dangerous ice … Continued
Photos of the Day: January 5, 2016
Wintertime view of the Amphitheater…
Clearing Fallen Hemlocks from LGT
A host of hemlocks, killed by the wooly adelgid, are beginning to fall throughout the gorge. The problem is serious in the north end, where giant snags four feet in diameter will soon block trails and have to be cleared … Continued
Fire Patrol on Holiday Weekend
It would be nice if we in the gorge community could make it a habit to check for campfires abandoned on Sunday afternoons. Especially on three day weekends, these ticking time bombs are frequently seen at popular sites.