Volunteer trail maintenance on Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail - Leiper's Fork, Tennessee

Nashville Hiking Meetup and REI Brentwood have together adopted a segment of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail: the Horse Loop West section running from Garrison Creek south to the War of 1812 monument.

Join them for a volunteer trail maintenance morning to help clear brush, cut branches, and generally make the trail more "hikeable." Kids 12 and up with parent or guardian are welcomed to join us. We can also sign documentation for any required community service hours you have.

RSVP at meetu.ps/e/FsDnL/zY6Z/f

Certified National Parks Service Trail Stewards (and NHM hosts) Michael Mauritz and Art Craven will be our leaders for the morning. Give them a big hand for completing stewardship training!

• When: Saturday, July 28, 2018; 8:30 to noon, then lunch
• Where: Garrison Creek, milepost 427.6 on the Natchez Trace Parkway, near Leiper’s Fork, TN.
• What to Bring:
  Lunch, closed-toe shoes (waterproof or water resistant boots recommended), hat, water, bug spray, and sunscreen. Long sleeves and pants are recommended for working along the trail. Tools provided.
• Schedule:
  8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - Volunteer sign in at Garrison Creek Trailhead
  9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. - Introduction to trail maintenance and tools
  9:15 a.m. to noon - Trail maintenance along Horse Loop West section
  Noon to 1 p.m. - Lunch and extras. Please bring your own lunch.