BreakAway 2010, February 28-March 20:
The Cumberland Trail Conference hosted its 14th annual Alternative Spring Break program. The CTC is a host organization for Break Away: the Alternative Break Connection, Inc. a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the development of quality alternative break programs by providing training and information primarily to colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations interested in creating lifelong active citizens through these intensive service-learning programs. The focus for the 2010 event was to complete trail construction between Caine and Cooper Creeks in the North Chickamauga Gorge segment.
During the program, 196 college and university students representing 18 schools from across the nation travelled to Tennessee to help construction sections of the Cumberland Trail. Students and numerous CTC volunteers donated 8078 volunteer hours and constructed an additional 3.89 miles of trail. CTC volunteers served as trail crew leaders, kitchen staff, and logistical support. Cumberland Trail State Park personnel also assisted with the 2010 BreakAway.
Unfortunately, the wet spring weather hampered the completion of the program’s main goal, however, 66.6% of the goal was accomplished, and at an alternative worksite, the Audubon Acres connector trail was finished. From this connector trail, future trail will connect the Rock Creek segment with the newly acquired Graysville Recreational Management Area near Dayton, Tennessee. The CTC’s BreakAway 2010 was a very successful event and was only possible due to the support of so many students, volunteers, Cumberland Trail financial supporters, and CTSP personnel.
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