January 23, 2024
Maintenance Hike Garners Eleven Volunteers on 24 Hours Notice
by Hal Wright

Trails Coordinator Kerry Snyder called for volunteers to help clear blowdown from the trail. On less than 24-hours notice, eleven volunteers responded.

This maintenance hike was arranged after Kerry received reports of a large amount of blowdown blocking the AT between Route 309 and Knife's Edge, a little over three miles north on the trail. The crew included AHC members and Alison ("Double H"), a 2023 thru-hiker who was in central PA for a family visit from her home in New Hampshire. The blowdown blocking the trail ranged from mere branches to numerous large trees. Kerry, the certified sawyer in the group, donned safety gear and did all of the chainsaw work.

Outing such as this exemplify the commitment of our volunteers and thousands more up and down the trail to provide the best possible experience for Appalachian Trail hikers.

We've created a gallery of photos taken during this maintenance hike which you may view here.