May 04 2009
Trail work on Roaring Plains and South Prong
A hardy crew put in a good days work clearing winters debris from 12 miles of South Prong, Roaring Plains and Flatrock Trails this past Saturday. The newly established Roaring Plains Wilderness will no more hear the buzz of the chainsaw, but the crosscut and axe did a fine job. Chainsaws of course can still be used on trails outside the wilderness. Many thanks to Jen Lipscomb, Randy Young, Kelley Young, Jody Lehmann, Steve Hite, Brain Masney and Joel Wolpert.
photo Lawrence Pierce
The Wild Monongahela Act that created the Roaring Plains West and Dolly Sods North Wilderness Areas was passed by Congress in March 2009 and signed by President Obama in April. The legislation contained language that assures the continuation of the Highlands Sky Trail Run through these protected areas. Highlands joins such runs as the Western States Endurance Run in CA and the La Luz Trail Run in NM as races within the boundaries of designated wilderness. We appreciate the support of Congressman Nick Rahall and staff, the WV Wilderness Coalition and the WV Highlands Conservancy.
Long live Highlands Sky!
awesome work, guys and gals! thanks for helping keep this part of the country beautiful!