This work trip will concentrate on the east end of the Smokies beginning at Davenport Gap and working as far as the upper Mt. Cammerer side trail. We will work on cleaning any remaining waterbars and trail drains and repair of a few log steps as time allows. Some tread repair, vegetation trimming and removal of downed trees may also be required. We will likely separate into several work groups that are willing to hike different distances up to 5 miles up the trail and back. There is a section about 3.5 miles in where several old water bars need significant digging out to reduce erosion of the trail in that section. We may try to dig out 10 more of those.

We will meet at exit 398 Cracker Barrel at 8:00 am or Davenport Gap at 9:00 am. Bring gloves, lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. SMHC will supply tools.

Pre-registration at the club web site is encouraged. Leaders: Tim Bigelow, 865-607-6781bigelowt2@mindspring.com