Bear Creek and the Pinhoti's are in need of attention. The NGMBA will be focusing their attention on these trails for the next few months as they are in need of some attention. We will be cleaning drains (water mitigation features) and trimming corridors.
We will be meeting at 9:00 am on Saturday, November 20th and will start work at 9:30 am. Please meet the NGMBA board at 90-B Pinhoti 2 trail head. To get there from downtown Ellijay, take HWY 52 west about 10 miles. Turn right on Gates Chapel Road, go past Bear Creek Camp Ground FS Road 241. Continue straight onto Wilderness Road. Wilderness Rd. turns into FS Rd. 90. Turn left onto FS Rd. 90B. FS Rd. 90B dead ends into the parking area.
Please wear appropriate clothing for the expected weather, which includes work gloves, long pants, boots (preferred but not required) or sturdy shoes. ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN-TOED SHOES!!! Volunteers are also encouraged to wear a hat. sunscreen, insect repellant, and carry any personal medical supplies (ie. epi pen, diabetic supplies and inhalers). Volunteers must wear helmets when performing work on U.S. Forest National Forests. Bike helmets are acceptable or helmets can be provided.


Volunteers need to bring food/snacks and water appropriate for the duration of the work. (2-3 hours)