Bluff Mountain Trail/MST Maintenance Workday

Bluff Mountain Trail/ (MST) Maintenance Day!

Trail Volunteers needed! The Alleghany Sparta Trail Association (ASTA) needs volunteers for a 3-hour trail maintenance work session on the Bluff Mountain Trail/MST in Doughton Park. It's been a while since we have been on this trail for side-hilling and it is in desperate need! Tools will be provided. Please wear appropriate clothing and work gloves and shoes and bring water and snacks. **If you can only stay an hour or two, that will be fine. And if you want to arrive late, just head north on the trail from the parking area until you find us.**

ACCESS NOTE AND PARKING: Meet on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Bluff Mountain View. in Laurel Springs, NC. A google map link is attached. A map link for the Blue Ridge Parkway is also attached.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jiznm7N9KkqipSB1A
[Maps - Blue Ridge Parkway (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)](https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/maps.htm)

Emergency Contact Info: Please complete the attached Member and Emergency Contact Information Form so we have your emergency information; we can also send you information about how to put this info on your phone: ASTA Member and Emergency Contact Information

Weather: This event is weather dependent! If the weather forecast turns inclement or it is too cold, we will cancel or 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 the event status as timely as practical. All those registered for the event will receive a event message of any changes.

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