Sparta - MST Birthday Hike 

LOCATION: Hike from the Blue Ridge Parkway down the Sparta Trail to connect with the MST

TIME: Meet at 2 pm on Sunday, September 8th

HIKE DESCRIPTION: Beautiful shaded trail with lots of interesting vegetation; kid and dog friendly. 

LENGTH OF HIKE: 2-3 Miles

DIFFICULTY: Moderate

MEETING LOCATION: Mile Marker 234 on the Blue Ridge Parkway across from Mahogany Rock Road.

HIKE LEADER: Lane and Linda Wharton, lanewharton@gmail.com

HIKE LOGISTICS: Parking is limited.

STICK AROUND SPARTA- A downtown Sparta street festival called Music on Main will be held Friday, September 6; several venues on Main Street begin at 6:00; main concert begins at 8:00. Street is generally blocked for dancing and strolling from venue to venue.  Sparta and Alleghany County offer many opportunities to experience the small town feel with small local shops as a downtown mainstay and outdoor adventures with the Blue Ridge Parkway and the New River passing through the county.

DONATIONS WELCOME. WHILE THE HIKE IS FREE, WE WELCOME YOU TO BUY A SHIRT AND CONTRIBUTE TO HELP FRIENDS OF THE MST CONTINUE TO BUILD, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE TRAIL FOR YOU AND OTHERS TO ENJOY FOR YEARS TO COME.  THANK YOU. 

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