Four day Trail Master Certification Course September 18 – 21 and two day Mechanized Trail Building Course Sept. 22-23. Obtain nationally recognized certification as a Master Trail Builder through an intensive, four-day, hands-on field experience . . . Trail Master … Continue reading →
The Cumberland Trails Conference continues to offer high quality, hands-on trail training to expand the skills of current volunteers and encourage more volunteer participation in construction of the Cumberland Trail. Offerings this fall include an Introduction to Trail Design followed … Continue reading →
HIGHLIGHTS: Group Volunteering gets flexible . . . . what’s a Gator Bridge? . . . Cumberland Hiking Marathon . . . 19.9 miles more Program Changes…CTC is shifting organized group volunteer activities away from set dates (Big Dig) to … Continue reading →
Highlights – Hiking in the forest can be cool . . . . Pete Bernsten volunteers again . . .Shauna Wilson takes on Tail Boss duties . . .Big Dig Box Score . . . Eclipse Viewing . . . … Continue reading →
Join the Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail, Cumberland Trail Conference and the Friends of the Cumberland Trail on Monday, August 21 for a Total Eclipse of The Sun Event ! Visit friendsofthecumberlandtrail.org for ticket information. Guided hikes, family friendly programs, … Continue reading →
Cumberland Trail Hours – The Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail reminds hikers that unless otherwise indicated below, trail areas are open during daylight hours: Laurel-Snow State Natural Area: 8am – 7pm Eastern North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Natural Area: 7am – 7pm … Continue reading →
Highlights: Last week for Big Dig ! Big Dig adds 2,200 feet in first three weeks. Southern crew still working McGill Creek. Volunteer Service Recognition. Get a form to keep track of hours . . . . Spring Big Dig … Continue reading →
Since the last awards and appreciation dinner in 2014 many volunteers have reached new milestones. On March 24 awards and special recognition were given to the following: 2,000 Hours Volunteers Service Pete Berntsen Don Deakins Warren Devine Carol Devine Jim … Continue reading →
Highlights: Push to finish Trail by 2019? ASB builds 1.56 miles. Big Dig set for May 3 to June 10 at Eden Ridge, CTSST Public Meeting May 12. AmeriCorps adds 1.4 miles mile near Daddy’s Creek. Trail building season opens … Continue reading →
More than 2,400 feet for week one. Pitt, Boston and MSU work difficult rock areas. Trail Building Class draws 10. Can we make Rt. 30 by next week? After rearranging the student day off to Tuesday due to rain, every … Continue reading →
