Cleaning weeds/debris from the banks of the Big Elkin Creek/next to the library and other tasks. Thanks to the Rotary Club for spearheading, VFW, and community members for assisting!
*SAVE THE DATE.Updates sent out once the location and project is decided upon.We are no longer meeting at McDonalds in Elkin. Go straight to the announced site RSVP for notices for this specific date.
Meet at Grassy Creek Vineyard at 8 am. We are going to cut a new loop trail off the Wells Chappel Spur trail. Bring rakes, shovels, hoes, loppers. gloves, water and a smile. This section follows along a beautiful section of small waterfalls on… Continue Reading "FIRST THURSDAY of the Month – Trail Titans Workday"
Save the date- 3rd Saturday of each month, the EVTA Triple T's meet for Trail building, Trail maintenance, and Trail Fun. Part of the Elkin Valley Trails Association's Volunteer Network Summer time (heat)- we will meet earlier in the day.Winter (cold) - we will… Continue Reading "EVTA TRIPLE T’s: 3rd SATURDAY of each month (save the date)"
LOCATION: Elkin Park & Rec CenterGOALS:1- Finalize the new Wildflower connector trail to the E&A Rail Trail2- Address water erosion on the E&A Rail Trail3- Make as needed improvements/maintenance on E&A Rail Trail4- Group B walk/address any issues on the Rustic Trail5- Group B… Continue Reading "EVTA TRIPLE T’s: E&A Rail Trail (MST) – Wildflower Trail"
We will be decking the bridge and extensions of the 29 foot "Poindexter" bridge. The ramps on either side will eliminate a huge step and allow easier maintenance access. The project will entail hauling the pre-cut boards to the site and installing them on… Continue Reading "Decking party!"
June's first Thursday, Trail Titans event has been CANCELLED as it is the same time as North Carolina Trail Days. Make plans to attend the NC Trail Days and July's first Thursday (July 1st) Trail Titans event.
RAIN OR SHINE - It's On! Our fourth year of celebrating National Trails Day® and the second NC Trail Days work event by doing some trail work on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail within Stone Mountain State Park. WE WILL BE DOING TRAIL MAINTENANCE ON A… Continue Reading "Stone Mountain GIVING BACK -2021 National Trails Day® & NC Trail Days Event"
Join Yadkin Riverkeeper (YRK), the Elkin Valley Trails Association and other volunteers to remove litter/debris from the Yakin River. We will clean up the Yadkin from Ronda to Crater Park (6.8 miles). Registration is required for this event and YRK will provide a limited… Continue Reading "Trail Days-Yadkin River Cleanup"
We'll be addressing water erosion/water issues, as well as, general trail maintenance. Weedeating, Loppers, Rakes/Broom- cleaning off bridgesGravel/rock addition potential Bring gloves and hydration. If you want notices, you need to RSVP to each specific event. *Pending Weather & Schedule Conflicts Proper Trail maintenance/building… Continue Reading "EVTA TRIPLE T’s: Wells Knob"
