Description

This is a day of boundary marking and monitoring of the AT corridor on the northern stretch of Peters Mountain in Giles county. Please read the entire posting for important details about the work trip. One of the best ways to ensure that the Appalachian Trail (AT) remains conserved for years to come is by protecting the boundaries of the land on which it lies. The Boundary Program focuses on clearly marking and maintaining the property lines of the national forest—owned land surrounding the AT so that the AT remains free of encroachments and preserved for future generations. A day of boundary work can include everything from painting special markings on trees along the boundary to bushwhacking dense vegetation or demolishing abandoned hunting stands. Following the boundary will take us up steep, difficult climbs up a mountainside. It is important that we work together to preserve the AT and pool all of our resources—from knowledge about the lay of the land to energy to tackle more challenging areas. These workdays are designed for first-time boundary volunteers and veterans alike -- so we'll start the day with an introductory Boundary Maintenance 101 tailgate session, followed by field work to immediately put those skills to good use.

What You Should Bring

WEAR & BRING: Sturdy boots for hiking off-trail, warm layers that you don’t mind bushwhacking in or getting paint on, at least 2L of water, and lunch. WE WILL PROVIDE: Orange vest, compasses, measuring tapes, paint, paint brushes, folding saws, boundary maps, and PPE (hard hats, safety glasses, work gloves and First Aid Kit).

The signup period for this trip is over