Raccoon Mountain Drain Clearing

3800 Raccoon Mountain Road,Chattanooga TN 37419

26 March, 2023

Description

Anyone and everyone are welcome to this volunteer event! No prior trail maintenance experience required. Ever wonder how you can still get outside when the trails you love to ride are too wet? Ever wonder how you can help those trails dry more quickly so you can ride sooner? Clearing drains is one of the best, and easiest, ways to keep trails draining well and running smoothly in a rainy climate like Chattanooga. It is a simple skill but also time consuming because each trail has a lot of drains. This day will be focused on showing you the techniques for effective drain cleaning and giving you ample opportunity to practice these skills around Raccoon mountain. The goal is to have you walk away with the confidence and the skills necessary to spend some of your off days helping to keep the drains clear around town. As they say, many hands make light work! Please be sure to bring: Sturdy work boots or shoes (no open-toed shoes or sandals)Long pants/sleevesWork glove and eye protection. We will have some on hand if you don’t already have your own.Easy to carry hydration (Hydration pack or clip-on water bottles recommended)A desire to have some fun and learn!All tools will be provided and there will be water and trail snacks to go around. We will meet at the East Overlook parking lot at 9am, coffee and snacks will be provided. This trail workday is capped to a limit of 10. Please keep an eye out for future workdays if this one is full! Any questions, please email Mike Gehard at [email protected].