Camping & Trail Building
Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The park offers almost 400 miles of hiking and multi-use trails. The area is home to several arches, beautiful overlooks, wildflowers, and geological wonders. April is the beginning of wildflower season and the park has it’s share of flowering plants and shrubs. The park is home to the Twin Arches, considered to be the largest arches east of the Mississippi. Volunteers will have the opportunity to fish, hike and bike throughout the area during free time!
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
Project Description:
Volunteers will perform new trail construction and maintenance on the John Muir Trail. Volunteers will use hand tools including hand held trimmers, shovels, mattocks, and rakes to perform new trail construction and maintenance to the existing trail. There are only 10 miles of trail that remain to be built to complete the entire John Muir Trail in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Be an integral part of this lasting legacy!
Area and Attractions: Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The park offers almost 400 miles of hiking and multi-use trails. The area is home to several arches, beautiful overlooks, wildflowers, and geological wonders. April is the beginning of wildflower season and the park has it’s share of flowering plants and shrubs. The park is home to the Twin Arches, considered to be the largest arches east of the Mississippi. Volunteers will have the opportunity to fish, hike and bike throughout the area during free time!
Accommodations: Car Camping Tent Sites
Accommodations Description and Gear Needs: Volunteers will camp at the Bandy Creek Campground, a front-country campground. There are bathhouses with hot showers. The campsites have tent pads, cooking grill and picnic table. Some pots, pans and utensils will be provided. Volunteers should bring their own tent, sleeping bag and pad, cup/bowl/eating utensils, a personal water filtration system, and personal items.
Climate: April in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area has warm days in the upper 60s with cool to chilly evenings in the lower 40s. Thunderstorms are possible with heavy rain and lightening, so volunteers should come prepared for potential rain.
Travel Information: Airport pickup provided from McGhee Tyson Airport
Arrival – arrive in the morning or early afternoon on 4/2
Departure – No work on 4/8, plan for an early afternoon departure.
Rates: $550
Rates Include:
All meals and accommodations from 4/2-4/8
Carpool – Rental & gas from 4/1 – 4/9 – plan 16-17 hour drive, including stops.
AHS Group Rate (requires 4 people; excludes the AHS membership…please purchase AHS membership separately)
Event Date & Time:
- Date: April 1, 2017 - April 9, 2017
Time: Members Only
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