Monthly Archives: August 2010

Back to School at Rocky Knob

We’ve turned the page on summer in the High Country. There’s a slight chill in the air in the mornings, a few trees are beginning to tease with reds and orange, the school buses are running, and the trail is … Continue reading

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Dirty Thursdays

With the trail machines quiet for a couple of weeks, volunteers have been able to catch up with hand-finishing of nearly 2000 feet of trail. Thursday evenings at Rocky Knob are turning into the weekly work day as well as … Continue reading

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The Entrance Trail

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Calling All Groups

Do you have a group or class that would be interested in volunteer trail work at Rock Knob? We are beginning to schedule groups to come out for days in the fall. We can provide tools, a volunteer leader, and … Continue reading

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Out of the Woodwork

Volunteers have come out of the woodwork to nudge the trail at Rocky Knob along. Each day this past week individuals and small groups finished bench cutting and cleared more corridor. Our next official work time is this Thursday, Aug … Continue reading

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The Gauntlet, The Vision, and The First Trail Day

When Eric Woolridge began his job as Watauga County’s Outdoor Recreation Planner, there were no legal places to ride mountain bikes in the county. Not only has Eric worked to change this fact but over the past year he has … Continue reading

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