Taking a break from trail work? Instead of clearing brush on the Linville Gorge Trail, a great crew carried trash today, hauling heavy stuff up from the deepest part of the gorge. Tires?!! Why are there tires in the gorge? Turns out these things float despite their weight, and they get carried into the gorge when the river floods.
Hiking in one of the most grueling trails in the gorge system. (Photo: Kevin Massey)
The young blood is sent to scour the flood plain for debris. (Photo: Nicholas Massey)
(Photo: Nicholas Massey)
Everybody grab a tire and let’s go! Posing in the gorge’s well known Daffodil Flats before starting the hike out. (Photo: Dalton Walters)
The fun is over. Starting the hike up. (Photo: Kenny Fleming)
(Photo: Dalton Walters)
(Photo: Kenny Fleming)
(Photo: Scott Walters)
(Photo: Dalton Walters)
(Photo: Dalton Walters)
(Photo: Dalton Walters)
Do they keep stopping to take photos or are they taking photos because they keep stopping? (Photo: Kenny Fleming)
(Photo: Kenny Fleming)
Emerging onto Hwy 105. (Photo: Dalton Walters)
(Photo: Kenny Fleming)
Tired, but not too tired for a selfie! (Photo: Dalton Walters)
If you’re interested in stewardship and conservation work in Linville Gorge, you’ll definitely want to stay tuned to the super supportive Linville Gorge Facebook Group.
