Our Trails: the Appalachian, Benton MacKaye, Duncan Ridge, and Fires Creek Trail
Find out why so many people love the Appalachian Trail (AT). Learn why the AT is here, who built it, and where it goes. Who was Benton MacKaye and why is a trail named for him? Learn the strange but true reason why the Duncan Ridge Trail was built and who designed it to be such a rugged and difficult trail. Discover the unique beauty of the Fires Creek Trail and how to access it. Understand the value of these special trails to our local economy and culture. Learn who maintains these trails, why they do so, and how you can help!
Date and Time
Friday Mar 25, 2011
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Friday, March 25, 2011
Doors open at 9:00 am
Program 10:00 to 11:45 am
Location
The Georgia Mountain Research & Education Center, 3 miles south of the Blairsville Square,
on the east side of Hwy 19/129.
Fees/Admission
This seminar is free and no pre-registration necessary. Seating is limited to the first 100 in attendance.
Website
Contact Information
Clare Johnston at 706-745-2655
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Printed courtesy of www.visitblairsvillega.com/ – Contact the Blairsville - Union County Chamber of Commerce for more information.
129 Union County Recreation Road, Blairsville, GA 30514 – (706) 745-5789 – info@blairsvillechamber.com