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VIRGINIA EVENTS
St. Mary's Wilderness Mine Bank Steps
June 27, July 10 & 31, August 6, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barbours Creek Brushout & Rebenching June 27 2026, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join us for some exciting trail work in St. Mary's Wilderness! We will be moving rocks to build steps on a steep and eroded section of trail. The hike in is 0.4 miles. No experience is necessary. This is a great opportunity to learn about complex trail structures for those who have maintained trails before. Please bring water, lunch, sturdy footwear, and long pants. PPE and tools will be provided by us.
We will meet at the Mine Bank Creek Trailhead (37.91171, -79.08679) across from the Fork Mountain Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
We will be brushing out and re-benching the Lipes Branch Trail in Barbours Creek Wilderness. Volunteers will need to wear hiking boots and long pants, and come with sun protection, plenty of water, snacks, and their lunch.
Meet at the Lipes Branch Trailhead (37.60507, -80.07612),
Grassy Branch Trail Maintenance June 27 2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Participants will be clearing Hurricane Helene damage from the Grassy Branch. We will be pruning, crosscutting, and flagging trail for SAWS full-time crews in areas with high level, complex blowdowns. Bring lunch, water, snacks, long pants, gloves and sturdy footwear. We will provide PPE and tools.
Everyone will meet at Elk Garden Trailhead, Appalachian Trail Crossing, VA 600, Troutdale, VA 24378, 36.646130,-81.583268
War Branch Brushing and Cutout July 15, 2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Volunteers will be brushing out and crosscutting out the War Branch Trail from the trailhead until it meets the Appalachian Trail. Volunteers must wear pants and hiking boots. Bring sun cover, daypack, plenty of water, and enough food for the day. SAWS will provide all PPE and equipment for brushing and cutting.
Participants will meet at the War Spur Parking Lot (37.39062, -80.50817)
Belfast Trail Maintenance July 25, 2026, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join us for some much-needed trail maintenance along the Belfast trail. The hike in is 2 miles and can prove to be strenuous in sections but incredibly rewarding as we pass through the infamous "Devil's Marbleyard" with sweeping views of Arnold Valley. The total mileage for the day will be just shy of 5 miles. The work will entail using loppers, sheers, and handsaws to cut back heavy overgrowth that has been a result of Matt's creek fire in 2023.
No experience is necessary. PPE and tools will be provided.
Participants should bring plenty of water, lunch, sturdy footwear, and long pants. Sunscreen is also recommended.
We will meet at the Belfast Trail/Devil's Marbleyard Trailhead (37.57117, -79.49162).
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