1. J. Frank Schairer Trail Center
(EventList / J. Frank Schairer Trail Center)

The PATC purchased this former hunting lodge, along with 200 acres adjacent to Shenandoah National Park west of Skyline Drive between Powell Gap and Eaton Hollow Overlook, in 1993. Shortly after purchasing ...

2. Ivy Creek Maintenance Hut
(EventList / Ivy Creek Maintenance Hut)

... circumstances, only PATC members who are trail overseers may use Ivy Creek Maintenance Hut. All who plan or wish to use the Hut should contact the Cabins manager at PATC Headquarters (703.242.0693 ext. ...

3. Charlottesville Chapter
(EventList / Charlottesville Chapter)

Events—hikes, meetings, & A.T. worktrips—planned and conducted by the Charlottesville Chapter of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. You can also obtain information about the chapter and their activities ...

4. PATC Social Events
(EventList / PATC Social Events)

Each year, the Club organizes a picnic for all trail overseers, trail crew members, and their families or (very) close friends. From time to time, we set up other social functions, too. Check ’em out! ...

5. PATC Training Opportunities
(EventList / PATC Training Opportunities)

Each PATC district in Shenandoah National Park offers overseers and others who are interested in trail construction and maintenance the opportunity to participate in a trails management workshop. Additionally, ...

6. Shenandoah National Park Activities
(EventList / Shenandoah National Park Activities)

Shenandoah National Park, coordinating with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and PATC, offers two chainsawyer certification courses each year. From time to time, the Park also offers projects for volunteers, ...

7. Southern Shenandoah Valley Chapter
(EventList / Southern Shenandoah Valley Chapter)

The Southern Shenandoah Valley Chapter of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club is loosely centered around Harrisonburg, Virginia. Members plan and conduct hikes and trail worktrips in the South District ...

8. PATC brochure (former)
(Documents)

This is the former membership brochure for the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club.

9. Backcountry Sanitation Manual (ATC)
(Documents)

The ATC Backcountry Sanitation Manual addresses the management of human waste in the backcountry. Proper management of human waste protects hikers, the environment and trail maintainers. More specifically, ...

10. Trail Maintenance and Construction tasks - Their Hazards and Recommended Safety Gear
(Documents)

This chart is intended as a guide and is not comprehensive. Basic safety equipment for all trail work includes a first-aid kit, boots, work gloves, long pants, and appropriate dress for the weather. Common ...

11. Brushcutter Notes - A Primer on Safe and Effective Use
(Documents)

PATC provides Stihl brushcutters to help overseers maintain the A.T. This booklet does not take the place of the Stihl User’s Manual—which all should read before first using the tool. It presents an overview ...

12. Map of Simmons Gap
(Documents)

PATC maintains a cache of tools used by trail overseers at the Simmons Gap Ranger Station.  ...

13. Protection of Volunteers - VIP Program
(Documents)

... laws: Volunteers in the National Parks Act of 1969, known as VIP Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972, known as VIF PATC members who volunteer their time and services in Shenandoah ...

14. ATC files
(Documents)

15. PATC files
(Documents)

16. SNP-PATC Activity Dates (2010)
(Documents)

This is a summary of all scheduled SNP-PATC activities for 2010.  ...

17. Appalachian Trail Volunteer Injury Instructions
(Documents)

... These volunteer protections are especially important in case of an injury involving an A.T. volunteer. It is important that volunteers, volunteer leaders (Trail Clubs and ATC), and agency partners know ...

18. 2010 Trails Management Workshop
(Special/Training)

19. The Appalachian Trail Museum
(News/Current News)

... grist mill that houses the museum. Pine Grove Furnace is the northern end of PATC’s domain and the approximate mid-point of the AT. Betty and I look forward to returning to section-hike this lovely ...

20. Trail Overseer Picnic—Canceled
(The Stacks/News Archives)

The predicted weather for Saturday and Sunday, May 22nd and 23rd, calls for thunderstorms. I do not seek to honor you who give your time and effort so freely and cheerfully in stewardship of the Appalachian ...