Tidewater ATC Meetup

First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Online Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-60760384-first
TATC normally works on the Live Oak and Cypress Swamp trails but can also undertake other important tasks if requested by the Park.
Meeting location: parking lot by the picnic area. From the Shore Drive traffic light, head south on Rt 343 (Cypress Swamp Dr.) At the guard shack, advise the ranger that you are with TATC. Then turn right onto Conservation Ct. into the parking lot.
Tools will be provided or bring your own lopper, pruner and/or small silky saw.
If you have one, please wear a hat, shirt, or jacket with the TATC logo when taking part in FLSP workdays to identify yourself as a member of the club.
First Landing appreciates our club’s support, which we provide at least monthly, per agreement. Many of our club members volunteer for other FLSP activities, as well as volunteering at other parks and facilities in Tidewater. A big shout-out to all of you!
Event Leader: PaulHeymann

Online Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-65530030-hasty

Activity: Hike several trails at FLSP - totaling ~5.5 miles without taking breaks.

This is designed to be a workout hike averaging 20 minutes a mile or less. Be ready to keep moving!

Meeting time and place: Arrive by 8:45 AM to sign the participation waiver; the hike starts at 9:00 AM from the parking lot. From Shore Drive, turn south on Cypress Swamp Dr. towards the Trail Center. Once you pass the Contact Station (pay station), take the first right into the parking lot. Restrooms are at the far end of the lot.

There is a$10.00 fee per car to enter the park unless you have a park pass. You can also use a REI receipt to enter the park, or park outside the park and walk in or carpool.

POC: John K. kaleentatc@gmail.com

Online Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-65530030-hasty

Activity: Hike several trails at FLSP - totaling ~5.5 miles without taking breaks.

This is designed to be a workout hike averaging 20 minutes a mile or less. Be ready to keep moving!

Meeting time and place: Arrive by 9:45 AM to sign the participation waiver; the hike starts at 10:00 AM from the parking lot. From Shore Drive, turn south on Cypress Swamp Dr. towards the Trail Center. Once you pass the Contact Station (pay station), take the first right into the parking lot. Restrooms are at the far end of the lot.

There is a$10.00 fee per car to enter the park unless you have a park pass. You can also use a REI receipt to enter the park, or park outside the park and walk in or carpool.

POC: John K. kaleentatc@gmail.com

Online Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-60722453-fall

Camping: Williams Branch Picnic area of Sherando Lake; Friday, October 16th to October 18th.

Maintenance: Saturday, October 17th - the club will provide dinner!
This is a weekend for us to do what the club was set up to do! We’ll maintain our assigned section of the Appalachian Trail, the Mau-Har Trail, the White Rocks Falls trail, plus more! Come out to our basecamp at Sherando Lake Recreation Area on Friday as early as noon, and set up your tent at the Williams Branch Picnic Area. Keep in mind that the gate is usually locked at 10 PM and opens on Saturday morning at 6 AM. If the gate is staffed, let them know you are with TATC to assist with AT maintenance and that you will not be charged an entry fee. Crew signup sheets will be available on Friday; Saturday organizational meeting at 7:45 AM. Optional hikes are typically available on Sunday.

To sign up or for more information on maintenance, contact:
John Sima - TATC Trail Supervisor - trailsupervisor@tidewateratc.com
Kaci Midgette - TATC Asst Trail Supervisor - assistantts@tidewateratc.com