Konnarock Dates

2009 Konnarock Projects

Current Schedule             Project Description

Week One
Thursday 5/7 to
Monday 5/11
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Both crews will work on projects in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area with Volunteers returning to base camp at the end of each day. This is the perfect introduction to trail crew for those looking for a more "comfortable" camping experience.

  • Mount Rogers Rehabilitation-Help the  Mount Rogers Appalachian Trail Club  rehabilitate sections of the Trail near Virginia's highest point while enjoying breathtaking views of the "highcountry." 
Week Two
Thursday 5/14 to
Monday 5/18

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*The crew will remain on site for two weeks and will not return to Sugar Grove. You'll spend your days off exploring the local area, and will have an opportunity to spend a day in a local town, doing laundry and reconnecting with civilization.
Week Three
Thursday 5/21 to
Monday 5/25

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*The crew will remain on site for two weeks and will not return to Sugar Grove. You'll spend your days off exploring the local area, and will have an opportunity to spend a day in a local town, doing laundry and reconnecting with civilization.

Week Four
Thursday 5/28 to
Monday 6/1
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Week Five
Thursday 6/4 to
Monday 6/8
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  • Courthouse Bald Rehabilitation-Enjoy great views as you work alongside the Nantahala Hiking Club relocating portions of the Trail. 
  • Main Top Relocation-Help the Natural Bridge Appalachian Trail Club relocate badly eroded sections of the Trail. Enjoy camping way out and 360° views atop of Spy Rock.

Week Six
Thursday 6/11 to
Monday 6/15
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  • Courthouse Bald Rehabilitation-Enjoy great views as you work alongside the Nantahala Hiking Club relocating portions of the Trail.
  • Bluff City Relocation-Help the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club relocate the Trail onto protected land near Pearisburg, Virginia. Cool off in the New River after a hard days work. 

Break

(June 18-29)

Week Seven
Thursday 7/2 to
Monday 7/6
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Week Eight
Thursday 7/9 to
Monday 7/13
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Week Nine
Thursday 7/16 to
Monday 7/20
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Week Ten
Thursday 7/23 to
Monday 7/27
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Week Eleven
Thursday 7/30 to
Monday 8/3
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Week Twelve
Thursday 8/6 to
Monday 8/10
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  • New River Relocation-Continue new trail construction started in 2006 along side the Outdoor Club of Virginia Tech. Spend evenings cooling down in New River nearby.
  • Bluff City Relocation-Help the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club relocate the Trail onto protected land near Pearisburg, Virginia. Cool off in the New River after a hard days work.