REGISTRATION CLOSED!
Come join the Florida Trail Association and the Apalachee Chapter for a trail maintenance event along the Aucilla Sinks section! The picturesque Aucilla Sinks section of Florida National Scenic Trail follows along the wooded Aucilla River, which disappears underground and re-emerges again and again.
Work Location:
We will be working on the National Scenic Trail along the Aucilla Sinks section.
Camping:
We will be camping at the Goose Pasture campground. Please note that this is a primitive campsite and will have no running water or electricity. Plan to arrive after 4pm on Friday, February 21st, dinner will be provided.
Meals:
FTA staff will be providing meals through Friday dinner to Monday lunch.
What to bring: For all projects you will need to bring a day pack, sturdy shoes, and appropriate clothing. Long pants are required to do trail work and long-sleeved shirts are recommended. Sunscreen and bug spray are also advised. You will need to provide your own camping gear, this includes a tent, sleeping bag, lunch container (baggie or tupperware) and personal items.
For sawyers, please bring your own saw and appropriate PPE, as well a trauma kit. We reach out with more details ahead of the event.
What to expect: We will use a combination of power tools and hand tools to bring the trail back up to standard. We will work on the 5 miles of trail that runs south of Goose Pasture Rd known as "the sinks" as well as the 10 miles along the Aucilla River. The area was impacted by Hurricane Helene so some chainsaw work may be needed.
For questions regarding your registration status contact volunteer@floridatrail.org
For questions regarding the event, contact Brandie Dziegiel at brandied@floridatrail.org
