Southern Appalachian Work Center

One Percent Club
On the Appalachian Trail
  
The Southern Appalachian Work Center (SAWC) is a fully equipped trail work and hiking facility that is dedicated to providing support to trail organizations the entire length of the Appalachian Trail.  Further, and in formal agreement with the U. S. Forest Service, the Southern Appalachian Work Center also conducts year round trail maintenance on the historic Gentry Creek Falls Trail in Northeast Tennessee.  
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The Gentry Creek Falls Trail is further utilized as the primary training platform for the annual Wright State University FOOT Program that is the dedicated focal point of the SAWC Collegiate Trail Work model.
A 1%'er on the Appalachian Trail is one of those extremely rare trail maintainers, long distance hikers, and service providers who have dedicated their lives to giving back to the AT, and it's hikers.  Further, there are 31 Trail Maintenance Clubs along the Appalachian Trail that are dedicated to the trail's long term health, plus there are other organizations who's statement of purpose mandates the preservation and protection of the long distance hiking experience; however those Trail Clubs and Organizations are kept operational by just 1% of their membership.....and the One Percent Club has been formed to recognize and support those individuals.  
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​The One Percent Club and the Southern Appalachian Work Center are private, completely self-supported, and unaffiliated associations that are dedicated to promoting volunteerism on the Appalachian Trail and the engagement of future outdoor volunteers.  The One Percent Club will further recognize those 1%'ers who have dedicated their lives to the long term sustainability of the Appalachian Trail and the long distance hiking experience.
ARE YOU A 1%'ER?
  • A 1%'er is dedicated to the long term health and sustainability of the Appalachian Trail
  • A 1%'er will always take a leadership role on the Appalachian Trail when called upon
  • A 1%'er is dedicated to the difficult process of establishing the next generation of trail stewards on the Appalachian Trail
  • A 1%'er is always willing to assist hikers and service providers; and promote all trail organizations whenever possible
  • A 1%'er is never afraid to utilize their own resources in order to preserve the Appalachian Trail, and the long distance hiking experience
  • A 1%'er respects AT traditions and the founding principles of the Appalachian Trail
  • A 1%'er will never attempt to profit from a long distance hiker in a manner that isn't in keeping with AT Traditions
ONE PERCENTERS

ONE PERCENTERS THE TRAIL COMMUNITY HAS LOST

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