MST Trail Workdays - Blue Ridge Parkway
US-421 south towards US-321

October 10, 17, 24, 2009

Hours of Work - 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Blue Ridge Parkway – Watauga Task Force: Construction starts on the MST section between US 421 south along the Blue Ridge Parkway on the above dates. Check out our blog about building the trail at - http://mstwatauga.blogspot.com/ . Meet at 8:30 AM at the Watauga mini-warehouse on Old 421 in Deep Gap, behind the Deep Gap Post Office. Look for orange “MST WORK” sign and vehicles parked on shoulder of the parkway. Some tools are provided but you may bring loppers, rakes and hand bow saws if you have them. Bring plenty of water, sturdy work boots, gloves, suitable clothing and raingear.  Lunch, energy snacks and a light day pack with first aid kit may also be helpful.  The worksite is near the parkway so access to your vehicle should be easy and nearby.  For questions contact John Lanman at jelanman@charter.net or 828-963-6901, you must RSVP. The work site is between US-421 and milepost 276.4 (12 miles east of Boone) and south on the Parkway to Bamboo Rod (at milepost 285.5) Future workdays will be posted at this website page.