Trail Work Trip: Turk Gap to Crimora Lake Overlook - September 19, 2015

The mighty work team - Dave Trudel, Katharine Maus, Lee Wenzler, CJ Woodburn, and David Crowe

     Many hands made the load light and also accomplished all the tasks set for the work trip on September 19.  Six folks came out to help Marit Anderson on the section of the AT in the Shenandoah National Park that she maintains with Jeff Monroe (Turk Gap to Crimora Lake).  Unfortunately Jeff was out on a boy scout camping trip, but he was with us in spirit. John Sinclair had to leave before we reached the trail head.
     We divided into teams with CJ and David blazing the trees heading north, Katharine and Lee blazing the trees heading south, and Marit and Dave clearing waterbars. After less than two hours the group completed all the tasks, so we headed back to the parking area for lunch and chocolate cookies. With a beautiful, clear day surrounding us we ventured out after the meal for a 2 mile hike up and back to the summit of Turk Mt.  The 2400 ft elevation gain made for a short, but invigorating hike.  The view of the Shenandoah Valley at the top is always a treat and this day was no exception.  Many thanks to these eager volunteers!!

Katharine, CJ, and David painting the white blazes while Lee photos

Dave carries the McLeod up the trail for waterbar clearing

CJ and David on Turk Mt. summit

Dave and Marit enjoy the spectacular view of the Shenandoah Valley