Alleghany County, NC - Mountains to Sea Trail Maintenance Workday

MOUNTAINS TO SEA (MST) Trail Maintenance Day!

Trail Volunteers needed! The Alleghany Sparta Trail Association (ASTA) needs volunteers for a half-day trail maintenance work session on the Mountains to Sea Trail (MST) in Alleghany County. We will be repairing, rehabbing and side hilling a few areas of the MST north between Pruitt Cove Road and the Woodruff House in Laurel Springs. Please wear appropriate clothing and work gloves and bring water and snacks. Tools will be provided.

ACCESS NOTE AND PARKING: Meet at Blue Ridge Parkway and intersection with Pruitt Cove Road in Laurel Springs, NC, Milepost 247. Parking is available along the shoulder of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pruitt Cove. A google map link to the intersection is attached. A map link for the Blue Ridge Parkway is also attached. Please note that a portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed due to construction and access is via NC 18 in Laurel Springs.

Google Maps - Pruitt Cove Road & Blue Ridge Parkway

[Maps - Blue Ridge Parkway (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)](https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/maps.htm)

Weather: This event is weather dependent. If the weather forecast turns inclement, we will possibly reschedule the event for a different day and time. If it is questionable, please check back here to see if conditions have changed, we will try to update event status as timely as practical.

Other Info: You should expect roots, rocks and poor footing in some locations on the trails. To reduce the chance of a fall and for balance, a hiking pole or poles is recommended. Also, please wear shoes with good ankle support and traction. You should bring water, comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather and season (example: warm gear in cold weather and rain gear for seasonal hikes is always a good idea), a snack if desired (please pack out any trash), and during bug season a good repellant for mosquitos and ticks may be desired. No dogs allowed for our work day.

Terms of Participation: Participation in this event constitutes acceptance of the terms of participation as listed for this group on its homepage. On behalf of yourself and any guest you invite, participation in our events is entirely at your own risk.