Appalachian Trail Trailwork and Conservation, A Ruby Horwood Event

Date and Time

Saturday, September 21, 2024, 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Location

Little Gap to Delp Trail (5.5 miles),
Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley,
PA

Registration

Registration is required for this activity. Please contact registrar below.

Please note:
In order to comply with Pennsylvania Youth Protection Laws, all children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. This policy applies for all events offered by the Delaware Valley Chapter as well as any other chapter events within the state of Pennsylvania.

Overview

Celebrating Ruby Horwood, the first woman elected AMC President in 1974, on the 50th anniversary. I encourage everyone to join us for trailwork and conservation to honor Ruby Horwood's legacy as a Trail Blazer. You will need plenty of water and snacks for your body, safety glasses, sturdy gloves, recommended long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and sturdy hiking shoes. Tools to bring are a small hand saw and/or shears and/or hand pruning shears. Our work and hike will include: Cutting back thorny green briars and poison ivy. Removing Japanese barberry. Dismantling fire rings. Clearing small branches with a hand saw, all along the Appalachian Trail from Little Gap to Delps Trail. We will meet at Delps Trail Parking Area (40.8081667, -75.4544444) and carpool to Little Gap.

AMC Trip Policy

Cost

Free

Driving Directions

We will meet at Delp Trail Parking (40.8081667, -75.4544444) and car pool to Little Gap.

Activity

Trail Work

Offered By

Delaware Valley (Pa.)

Status

Open

Audience

Adults (18+)

Leader

(best time to call: noon- 5 pm)

In 2022, I walked the entire length of the Appalachian Trail and discovered the importance of maintaining and preserving the trail for future generations. During the summer of 2023, I worked as a Ridge Runner for AMC/ATC, combining hiking with trail maintenance. When I'm not hiking, I teach yoga at the Greater Plymouth Community Center, Blue bell, PA and also enjoy creating digital artwork, practing yoga and meditation daily. LNT (Leave No Trace)

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