04 Little RiverStateForest Work Day (GulfCoast Chapter) It's time once again to groom the Bell and Gazebo Trails. We'll mow the grass, trim canopy, and remove blow downs. Tools will be provided if you do not have any. Bring plenty of water and snacks. Meet at 7am at the LRSF ranger office. For more info contact Joe Cuhaj at 251-533-1812 or by email at jcuhaj@bellsouth.net.
10 Geneva State Forest Work Day (Three Notch Chapter) 9am-2pm. Bring water, snacks, lunch, and work tools if you have them. Contact Mark Nichols at (334) 695-1708 or by email at nniicchhoollss@yahoo.com.
08 Trail Talk Thursday (Shoals Group) The Shoals Group meets at 6:30pm the 2nd Thursday of each month at the YMCA, 2121 Helton Dr., Florence, AL. There is always an informative speaker scheduled and a chance to talk hiking with friends old and new. You do not have to be a member of the YMCA or AHTS to attend. Contact Bill Matthews at 256-757-8733.
NEW!! 24-26 Memorial Day Weekend Hike / Campout on Flagg (Metro / River Regions) Join AHTS for a weekend atop the southern most mountain over 1,000-feet tall in the Appalachians, Flagg Mountain in Weogufka! Enjoy the beautiful views, the history of the old stone CCC firetower, and the new AHTS loop trail that will one day be the terminus of the Pinhoti Trail and a major part of the Great Eastern and Eastern Continental Trails. Spend a day, a night, or the weekend. Contact Wendi Merritt for details 205-913-9911 or wjmerritt@hikealabama.org.