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ABOUT THE TRAIL PROGRAM
About this time of year (Feb – Apr) hikers begin to assemble at the beginning of the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain, Georgia. Many of them have ambition to hike the full 2,190 miles to Mt. Katahdin in Maine. Along the way, they will pass through 14 states and wear out 4-5 pairs of shoes. On average the trip will take 165 days, roughly 5 ½ months. Hikers start passing through Sheffield in June and we are ready for them! Our Appalachian Trail Magic tent serves up a warm welcome along with fresh grilled burgers, chips, cookies (often homemade), water, rides to town, phone charging services, and—a favorite of hikers—seats with a back. Last summer we greeted over 600 hikers. From June 20 – August 20, 2022 the trail magic tent will be open for business four hours a day, six days a week. The tent is staffed by area volunteers and by visiting church groups from near and far. There will be many opportunities to volunteer at the site this summer, but for now, as we plan for supplies and equipment, we hope you will support this ‘corner of kindness’ by making a contribution. |
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