Trail Boss Dustin Atkin reports that Phase One of the reroute is over 90 percent done, with just one major staircase yet to build. Phase Two of the reroute is 60 percent done, with a short section of new trail yet to be cut, a creek crossing to be built and another major staircase yet to come.
Volunteers are needed for many different tasks, not all of them strenuous. With cooler weather just around the corner, volunteers are still urgently needed to help Atkin—who has sometimes been working alone during the hottest summer days—bring the reroute to completion. Atkin works just about every day and can use volunteers at any time. However, scheduled volunteer work days are every Saturday from now until project completion.
If you would like to help, be at the Grundy Forest Parking Area any Saturday at 9 a.m., or call the visitor center (931) 924-2980 if you’d like to work with Atkin on any other day. Bring sturdy shoes, work gloves, sack lunch and plenty of water. Work generally finishes up by 3 p.m. or earlier each day. For more information, go to www.friendsofsouthcumberland.org.
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