The Awol Guide’s Hurricane Helene Appalachian Trail updates for the A.T. & surrounding communities. This page contains a bird’s eye view of trail reroutes, volunteer opportunities, & fundraising links for areas of The Appalachian Trail affected by Hurricane Helene on September 26, 2024.
Hurricane Helene Appalachian Trail Updates
MM 0 – 78.3
Springer Mtn – GA/NC State Line
Trail Maintaining Club
MM 78.3 – 166.6
GA/NC State Line – Fontana Dam
Land Manager & Trail Maintaining Club
Volunteer Information
- NHC Volunteer Page
Trail maintenance team meets every Wednesday at 8:30am. No prior experience is required but an online application is required. Tools and training are provided. For more information, email NH**********@gm***.com.
Fundraising Links
MM 166.6 – 239.4
Fontana Dam – Davenport Gap
Land Manager & Trail Maintaining Club
MM 239.4 to 392.6
Davenport Gap – Doll Flats
Land Manager & Trail Maintaining Club
275.2 Hot Springs, NC
Volunteer Information
Fundraising
News & Information
344.5 Erwin, TN
Volunteer Info
- Rise Erwin Website
- Rise Erwin Instagram
- Volunteer United for Erwin, TN
- Volunteer United for NE TN & Bristol, VA
Fundraising
News & Town Information
MM 392.6 to 428.9
U.S. 19E to U.S. 321 (Dennis Cove area)
Land Manager & Trail Maintaining Club
395.6 Roan Mountain, NC
Fundraising
- Mountain Harbour Hiker Hostel Rebuilding Fund: This beloved A.T. hostel suffered damages estimated in excess of $250k
395.6 Elk Park, NC
Volunteer Info
MM 428.9 to 467.3
U.S. 321 to TN/VA line
Land Manager & Trail Maintaining Club
MM 467.3 to 495.2
TN/VA line to Elk Garden/VA 600 (Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area)
Land Manager & Trail Maintaining Club
471.5 Damascus, VA
Volunteer Info
Fundraising
News & Town Information