SAWS Completes Second Hitch

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Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards‘ fall crew completed their second of three one-week hitches in Linville Gorge today.  The focus has been on using axes and crosscut saws to clear fallen trees off Conley Cove Trail and Linville Gorge Trail. (Photos from Kevin.) … Continued

New Dips on Jonas Ridge Trail

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VIDEO: Digging dips is hard work but rewarding.  Getting the rain water off the trail quickly lowers the impact of foot traffic in the wilderness.  

Trail Work on Brushy Ridge

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A crew worked Brushy Ridge Trail today, shoring up switchbacks, installing dips, and of course trimming back brush. Tools for these work days are provided by the Grandfather District.  Check out the fancy new sign, recently made by the folks at … Continued

Repairing Trailbed on Bynum Bluff

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When brush clearing is neglected on the uphill side of a trail, the trailbed will migrate downhill.  If this goes on for years, a trail can relocate itself a surprising distance.  Recovering the original location and restoring a quality trailbed can … Continued

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