Annual Cumberland Trail Workday on February 14th, Come Show Your Love for Obed Wild & Scenic River
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Annual Cumberland Trail Workday on February 14th, Come Show Your Love for Obed Wild & Scenic River
Wartburg, Tennessee-The National Park Service, Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning and Cumberland Trail State Park will be hosting the annual Cumberland Trail workday on Saturday, February 14th. Volunteers should meet at Rock Creek Campground at 10 a.m. (ET). The event is expected to conclude around 3 p.m. (ET).
Participants will work on the 2.5-mile section of the Cumberland Trail between Rock Creek Campground and Alley Ford. Work will concentrate on routine trail maintenance such as cleaning out clogged water bars, removing down logs and limbs, cutting back brush along the trail and establishing the original trail base in some areas. After completing the trail work, participants may enjoy a late lunch by the river before hiking back to the campground.
Participants should wear sturdy shoes or boots and bring work gloves, shovels, loppers, clippers, and small bow saws or folding saws. Chainsaws are not allowed. Some hand tools will be available at the event. Volunteers should bring clothing appropriate for weather conditions, and plenty of water, snacks, and a lunch. Also, sunscreen and bug spray may be needed. In the event of bad weather, this workday may be rescheduled.