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The Ellijay Mountain Bike Association (<a href="http://www.imba.com/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=19008&qid=3290134" target="_blank">EMBA</a>) and <a href="http://www.imba.com/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=19009&qid=3290134" target="_blank">IMBA-SORBA</a> are hosting a mega trail work party at the Bear Creek, Pinhoti 1 & 2 trails in North Georgia, near Ellijay.

Come out on March 10, 2012, from 9a - 2p to do some much needed maintenance.  You will join fellow trail users, local residents, EMBA (Ellijay Mountain Bike Association), IMBA, SORBA, Mulberry Gap, CoTrails, and the U.S Forest Service to make a difference on one of the most popular trails in North Georgia.

Come join us for a day, and enjoy volunteering in one of our nation’s greatest treasures, the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.

(Lee's note - see the links at the bottom for awesome camping/trail opportunities for older girl troops!)

Saturday, March 10, 2012
8:30a – 9:00a   Welcome & Sign-In: Mulberry Gap camp dining hall (coffee will be available)
9:00a – 1:00p   Trail Work on Bear Creek, Pinhoti 1 & 2
1:00p – 2:00p   Lunch at Mulberry Gap - Mule Barn
2:00p               SORBA sponsored Free Prize Raffle for Volunteers
3:00p – 6:00p   Riding on your own (maps will be available)
7:00p – 8:00p   Dinner with a Bonfire at the Mulberry Gap ($12 per person, please RSVP at <a href="http://www.imba.com/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=19010&qid=3290134" target="_blank">http://www.mulberrygap.com</a>)
Sunday, March 11, 2012
10:00           Group Ride or ride on your own (maps will be available)

Meet at <a href="http://www.imba.com/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=19011&qid=3290134" target="_blank">Mulberry Gap</a> Located 9.3 miles from Ellijay Square (historic downtown Ellijay) on 52W, turn right on Conasauga Road, proceed 3 miles and Mulberry Gap is on the left.  Go in second gate and park in designated areas (there will be someone there to direct).  Please don’t blockcamp sites or park up at the Barn.

These trails need drainage repair, trees cut out, trash picked up, and brush cut back. We will be breaking up into groups and traveling to the areas needing work.  See the Trail Maintenance section in the IMBA Trails Solutions book, starting page 191.

No experience required to volunteer.  Please bring a hard hat or helmet (bike or riding), gloves, water, and a snack.  Dress for working outdoors safely under the prevailing weather conditions.  Stinging insects are active at this time of year, so if you have a severe allergic reaction to stings please bring your Epi-Pen or other device.

Eat a good breakfast on Saturday before you get to the work party.  SORBA-EMBA and Mulberry Gap will provide lunch, if you <a href="http://register/?id=204&reset=1" target="_blank">register here</a> in advance.  <strong>Only those who register are guaranteed a lunch.</strong>  <a href="http://register/?id=204&reset=1" target="_blank">Online registration</a>closes on Wednesday, March 7 at 11:59 PM.

Camping is available at Mulberry Gap at a discount (please contact <a href="http://www.imba.com/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=19012&qid=3290134" target="_blank">http://www.mulberrygap.com</a> or <a href="tel:706.698.2865" target="_blank">706.698.2865</a> for reservations, mention Mega Work Day) or at Bear Creek Campground<a href="http://www.imba.com/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=19013&qid=3290134" target="_blank">http://www.fs.usda.<wbr>gov/recarea/conf/recreation/</wbr><wbr>camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=</wbr><wbr>10473&actid=34</wbr></a>.
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Rain Date: March 17, 2012