Volunteer trips are the 3rd Saturday of each month March through October. Generally, members meet Friday evening at Stony Fork Campground or at Konnarock/USGS Facilities in Sugar Grove. Groups are dispatched to the trail early Saturday morning, and Saturday evening is usually spent chowing down at a pre-arranged group meal in camp or at a nearby restaurant. Sunday's activities are up to individual members, with a mixture of organized hikes and freelance activities. For the location of Stony Fork Campground, see PATH Trail Area map.

For detail information on how to reach our camp and work sites see Driving Directions.

It's always a good idea to phone or e-mail one of the trip coordinators to let them know you're coming. Occasionally circumstances prevent us from meeting at Stony Fork. If you call ahead, we'll make sure you get to the right place. See PATH's Officers and Contacts page for contact information.

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The 2010 PATH Volunteer Schedule is given below. All work days are on the third Saturday of the month. Some months, there is a hike scheduled for Sunday. Free Camping is available on the Primitive sites at Stony Fork Campground 5 miles North of Wytheville just off of I-77. Fill out a card at the Kiosk and put on the card that you are with PATH. Hang the stub on your inide rearview mirror. This will let the host know who you are and what you are doing. Use only sites with no electrical hookups.

We will be working out of one of 3 sites during the season (Stony Fork, USFS/Konnarock- Sugar Grove Work Center and in the field). Always check the itinerary posted by the Trail Supervisor Bill Boudman prior to the scheduled weekend for which site we will be working out of. You are always welcome to stay at Stony Fork. It is about a 30 mile trip to Sugar Grove from Stony Fork.

Normally Jim and Bill arrive on Monday or Tuesday depending on what needs to be done. We WELCOME anyone that wishes to come up early or has free time to wander our trail section. PLEASE DO come early!!!
When we stay at Sugar Grove, Bill normally fixes a hardy BF for those in camp. Jim will most of the time prepare a more tasty meal for those dining in for the evening. All contributions are welcome. There are summer camp pods available at Sugar Grove. Always bring a tent in case the pods are full.

There is NO CELL PHONE service out of Sugar Grove. Some people have been able to get out at MRNRA at the top of the mountain.

The EMERGENCY number for Sugar Grove is: 276.677.4055. This number is for emergencies only and not girl friend chatter. Limit calls to less than 10 minutes and do not take phone to your pod. Atilla also receives calls notifying him of cancellations or changes in individual's plans. There is an answer machine attached to the phone.

The USFS and ATC have been gracious enough to provide this phone and also internet access 365 days of the year. We are very appreciative of this.

September PATH Volunteer Weekend

Camp at Stony Fork / work to be determined later

Hike
Sunday September 19
David John and David Faucette will lead a hike from Massey Gap to Thomas Knob Shelter. They will return to Massey Gap by going through Rhododendron gap and around. Loop Hike. Moderate to easy. If you survive the initial climb (minimal) you can complete it. Easy to moderate. 6-8 miles.

October PATH Volunteer Weekend

Camp at Sugar Grove / Work to be determined later. Will probably blaze trail.

PATH Annual Meeting

John and Sarah Hartpence will host the Annual Membership Meeting in Salisbury, NC, Saturday November 20th. Meeting will start @ 10am-ish, followed by a pot-luck lunch. You can reach John, via the Path Contact Page for directions.