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VIRGINIA EVENTS
St. Mary's Wilderness Mine Bank Steps
June 2, 8, & 27, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hidden Valley Recreation Area
June 6, 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 each morning at the Mine Bank Creek Trailhead (37.91171, -79.08679) across from the Fork Mountain Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Spend National Trails Day in beautiful Hidden Valley! Take a short tour of the historic Warwick Mansion before hitting the trails to clear them of brush and debris. Folks should come prepared with long pants and sturdy hiking shoes. Tools and PPE will be provided. Bring plenty of water and snacks for the day. We will be hiking no more than 2-4 miles. Lunch will follow in the backyard of the mansion.
The meetup address is Hidden Valley Recreation Trailhead, Hidden Valley Rd, Warm Springs, VA 24484
Little Dry Run Trail Maintenance
June 6, 2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Poverty Creek Trail Maintenance
June 6, 2026, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Participants will be brushing and crosscutting and, possibly, redefining the upper end of the trail if we have enough volunteers. Bring lunch, water and snacks. SAWS will provide PPE and post event beverages.
Everyone will meet at Little Dry Run Trailhead, 7448 Grayson Turnpike, Speedwell, Virginia 24374.
Joing SAWS staff members on National Trails Day to help clear back trail corridors along pond-accessed trails (Joe Pye, Lady Slipper, Lark Spur). Wear closed toed shoes and pants. We will provide all PPE. Our collaborators Poverty Creek Trail Coalition (PCTC) are hosting a fundraiser after at The Rising Silo Brewery.
The meeting location for this event is the lower parking lot at Pandapas Pond Rd, 4033 Pandapas Pond Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060.
St. Mary's Campsite Rehabiliation June 6, 2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
We will hike 2.25 miles up to the beautiful St Marys Falls. The trail is pretty flat, but rocky with a number of river crossings (expect wet feet). Goals for the day are campsite rehab, fire ring reduction and trash removal. Bring lunch, water, snacks and work gloves.
We will meet at the trailhead for St. Mary's Falls (37.92576, -79.13898).
Tread Rehab at Keokee Lake
June 6, 2026, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
We will be tending to the compromised tread on the east side of the lake loop trail. Volunteers should bring water, snacks/lunch, long pants and sturdy footwear. Hard hats, gloves and eye protection will be provided.
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Event will meet at the Lake Keokee Boat Ramp. From HW 606 turn onto Mohawk Loop, then left at the Y onto Keokee Lake Rd. You will drive into the parking lot and there is ample parking.
Barbours Creek Brushout & Rebenching June 27 2026, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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.
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Meet at the Lipes Branch Trailhead (37.60507, -80.07612),
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