We will be putting finishing touches to the Klondike Lake Trail at Grassy Creek vineyard as well as installing signs along the lake and dam. Please bring battery drills, hoes, rakes, gloves, and water. Remember your Covid-19 masks and social distancing.
Meet at Grassy Creek Vineyard tasting room at 10:00. 1/4 mile trail will take you to the junction of the Klondike Lake trail (forest bathing) and the Grassy Creek spur tails not far from the Mountains to Sea trail. After the ribbon cutting, hikers… Continue Reading "Dedication of “Forest Bathing” trail"
The EVTA Triple T's (Trail building, Trail maintenance, and Trail Fun) will be on the ELKIN E&A Rail Trail segment. Group Lead: Rusty TysorAssistant Leads: Bill Blackley, Mike Reves TASKS:Trail Beautification: tree plantings courtesy of Yadkin Valley Garden ClubTrail Maintenance/Beautification: current projects are being… Continue Reading "E&A Rail Trail – EVTA TRIPLE T’s: 3rd SATURDAY of the month"
Meet behind the OLD WALMART on N. Bridge St. Elkin Commons Shopping Center at 8:30. The storm Zeta lifted the bridge (near the pump station) off it's foundation. We will be raising it and putting it back on its foundation. Bring shovels, battery drills,… Continue Reading "FIRST THURSDAY of the Month – Trail Titans Workday"
We are doing maintenance work on the Grassy Creek Trail to MST portion to Brookfall Dairy Road. MANDATORY SOCIAL DISTANCINGMASK USE (when not able to social distance; it's suggested to wear one at all times during this event/regardless of social distancing) The projects will… Continue Reading "EVTA TRIPLE T’s: 11/21 – GRASSY CREEK TRAIL to MST Trail"
Hey all, part of the flume line trail at Carter Falls is a muddy mess. We will be working to divert the seeping water off the trail in numerous areas. It gets a LOT of use and needs to be re-shaped to get the… Continue Reading "FIRST THURSDAY of the Month – Trail Titans Workday"
Christmas Trail Workday! In the Spirit of Christmas, join EVTA in a special holiday workday this Saturday, December 19th. Bring the whole family. Grab a hoe or rake. Give your kids a set of clippers. Perhaps bring a small bow saw or shovel. Then,… Continue Reading "Special Day – Giving Back (with your own immediate group) Trail Day"
We will be working on the Wells Chappell Spur. Finishing the end of the bridge, installing signs, putting down straw and seed the newly graded area will be the "work of the day". Bring battery operated drill, rakes shovel, hoes, gloves, etc.
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)"
