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Fundraisers/Friendraisers- Many of our members don’t realize that as a 501c3 non-profit organization, between 20-25% of PATC’s annual budget is covered by contributions from our generous donors and through corporate and government grants. We are always looking for volunteers who have the experience or even just the drive to help us develop and maintain the strategies and relationships needed to support our fundraising efforts. (These funds are a large part of what allow PATC to continue serving our mission and keep our membership and program dues as low as possible.) 


Shelter Volunteer -Contact Henry Horn ~ 301-498-8254, shelters@patc.net Pinefield Hut ~ SNP South District ~ Map 11 Spruce Pine Campground ~ PATC map L Paul Gerhard Shelter ~ PATC map F ` 


Ambassadors/Spokespeople- Are you an extrovert who just enjoys talking with new people? Our newly elected Supervisor of Outreach is excited to begin rebuilding PATC’s long tradition of Trailtalkers. Trailtalkers are PATC’s official ambassadors. These outgoing and charismatic folks attend public festivals, expos, and other events throughout our service area (both in the DC area and beyond) to help spread the word about our mission and share all of the amazing things that PATC has to offer to prospective members and the community at large. 


Financial Advisors- Current and retired financial professionals are needed to serve on PATC’s Finance and/or Endowment committees. Knowledgeable individuals who can help PATC build on our long tradition of sound and sustainable financial management and growth. Meetings are held in-person or virtually every one to three months. 


Trail Maintainers Needed


North River Map-National Geographic Trails Illustrated #791 Lynn & Malcolm Cameron, (540) 234-6273, slynncameron@gmail.com

Trimble Mountain Trail ~ Co ~ FR 95 to FR 95 (4 mi) Georgia Camp Trail ~ Co ~ Rt. 250 to Shenandoah Mt. Trail (4.8mi) Bald Ridge Trail ~ Bridge Hollow intersection to Dividing Ridge Trail intersection (4.8 mi


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Trail Maintainers Needed SNP Central blue blazed – Map 10 [north] Patrick Wilson, 434-223-6310, pwilson@hsc.edu Buz Groshong ~ 540-522-6749, buzgroshong@verizon.net Buck Ridge Trail ~ Buck Hollow Trail to Hazel Mountain Trail (2.6mi) Meadow Spring Trail ~ AT north of Byrd`s Nest #3 to SLD (.7mi) Hannah Run (lower) ~ Hannah Run to Nicholson Hollow Trail (1.9mi)


SNP Central District Blue blazed [south] ~ Map 10 John Hedrick ~ 540/987-8659, jhedrick@erols.com Matt Murray ~ (434) 981-3225, mattmurray1910@gmail.com Powell Mountain Trail (Lower) ~ Summit to SR 759 (1.6mi) Jones Mountain Trail ~ Bear Church Rock to Cat Knob Trail (2.8mi)


Pennsylvania Tuscarora ~ Maps J & K Chris Firme ~ 717-794-2855, bncfirme@innernet.net Dave Trone ~ 717-778-1308, traildavidt@gmail.com Pete Brown 410-207-2921, trailpete@gmail.com PA Tuscarora [J] ~ Rte. 233 to Bill Miller Trail (4mi)


Tuscarora Central ~ Map L Bill Greenan ~ 304-671-4043, wpgreenan@yahoo.com Tuscarora Trail ~ Burnt Mill Bridge to Lutkins Passage (3.2mi) Tuscarora Trail ~ Lutkins Passage to Meadow Branch (1.7mi) Tuscarora Trail ~ Larrick Overlook to Lucas Woods Trail (2mi) Tuscarora Trail ~ Sleepy Creek Registration to Hampshire Grade Road (5.6mi) Tuscarora Trail ~ Hampshire Grade Road to High Rock (2.7mi) High Rock Trail ~ Packhorse Trail Road to Tuscarora Trail at High Rock (2.3mi) Pee Wee Point ~ Pee Wee Point Road to Pee Wee Point Vista (.33mi) Sleepy Creek Mountain Connector Trail ~ SCWMA Cliff to Sleepy Creek Mountain Jeep Road (1.3mi) Devils Nose Connector Trail ~ Devils Nose Parking Area to Tuscarora Trail (.5mi) Spruce Pine Hollow Shelter Trail ~ T-trail to T-trail (0.2mi) White Knob Trail ~ SCWMA parking/WV 9/22 to Meadow Branch (2.5mi) Whites Gap Trail ~ Meadow Branch to CR 8/8 parking (2.1mi)


Roaring Run Trail ~ Catherine Furnace to TV Tower Road (3.8mi) Pitt Spring Lookout Trail ~ Massanutten South Trail to lookout point (.27mi)


Prince William Forest Park Mark Ellis ~ 703/376-4150, Mark.ellis21@comcast.net High Meadows Trail [South] ~ From South Valley Trail to Scenic Drive (.7mi) South Valley Trail ~ From High Meadows Trail to Scenic Dr 1st Int (2.7mi) 








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Wanted



Librarian/Library Aides- Did you know that PATC has its very own library at our headquarters in Vienna? We are looking for booklovers to help us re-organize and determine if and how we can make these resources more available and useful to our members. 


Space Organizers/Interior Designers- Did you know that PATC’s headquarters has over 7,000sf of office space?! The headquarters building is currently used for staff offices, houses the PATC store and cabin reservations desk, the archive, and provides meeting space for various internal and partner organization meetings throughout the year. However, our home away from the trails is starting to show its age and (like so many office buildings) has been somewhat underutilized since the pandemic. We could use new eyes (and ideas) to help us figure out how to revitalize the space and make better use of this important resource. 


Clerical/Admin Support- Do you want to support the work and mission of PATC, but prefer your volunteer work to include the comforts of central air and a cozy desk chair? The PATC staff are frequently in need of volunteers to assist with all kinds of administrative tasks and projects; such as sorting and updating files, helping with mail/packages in the store or cabin reservation desk, contacting new and lapsed members, and much more. Various opportunities can be completed either at headquarters, working alongside our dedicated staff, or even done from the comfort of your own home. 


Trail Maintainers Needed


Tuscarora South ~ Map F, G, 9 Gwen Grisham ~ 304-283-7007, gwengrisham@yahoo.com Tuscarora Trail ~ Ridgecrest to Fetzer Gap (3.1mi) Tuscarora ~ Massanutten Trail to Sidewinder Trail (2.6mi)


Massanutten North - Map G Anstr Davidson ~ (703) 402-6711, anstrdavidson@gmail.com Massanutten Trail ~ Rte. 758 to 7-Bar-None Trail (3 mi) Massanutten Trail ~ 7-Bar-None Trail to Bear Trap Trail (2.7mi) Massanutten Trail ~ Bear Trap Trail to Rte. 675 (2.2mi)


Massanutten South ~ Map H Paul Boisen, (540) 246-5662, paulboisen@hotmail.com Massanutten South Trail ~ Pitt Spring to Morgan Run Trail (1.4 m FR 65) (3.3mi) Massanutten South Trail ~ Morgan Run Trail to Fridley Gap Trail (2.3mi)

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Event Planners- PATC will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027 and we need to start planning the festivities now! We need motivated individuals to help us dream up and plan a year’s worth of public and private events, educational and outreach initiatives, and the greatest 100th birthday party of all time! Much of this work can be done remotely and in collaboration with other like-minded volunteers. 

General Council (Legal)- We need current or retired legal professionals who can help provide sound legal guidance and insight to Executive Committee (ExCom) and Council related to various club issues; such as contracts and agreements, proposed or potential litigation issues, and other matters of significance. Most of this work can be done remotely. PATC’s appointed, volunteer General Council serves as an ex officio member of ExCom and regularly interfaces with the President, ExCom, Staff Director, and Council members. 


Writers/Editors/Photographers/Videographers- With the recent transition of the Potomac Appalachian (PA) newsletter from a print to digital format, the sky is now the limit for the kind and amount of new and exciting content that we can share with our readers. Whether you would be interested in doing interviews with fascinating hikers and volunteers, creating feature articles or photo/video profiles on the best trails, landmarks, or cabins within the PATC territory, or have another exciting new idea or story that you want to share, we would love to have you join the team of passionate volunteers who help gather, write, and publish the content for our monthly PA. 


Trail Maintainers Needed


Great North Mountain ~ Map F Mike Allen ~ 540-333-3994, michael.allen@mallenpe.com North Mt. Trail ~ Stack Rock Trail to VA 720 (4.3mi) Stack Rock Trail ~ Forest Rd 252 to North Mt. Trail (1.5mi) Long Mountain Trail ~ Trout Pond Trail to FR 1621 (4.4mi) Big Schloss Trail ~ 2.3 Mile Marker of Mill Mt. Trail to Big Schloss View (.3mi) Mill Mt. Trail ~ Wolf Gap to Big Schloss Cutoff Trail (2.8mi) Gerhard Shelter Trail ~ Tuscarora Trail to Vances Cove (1.5mi) 

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