Join Friends of Nelson for a Community Conversation: Discover the Appalachian Trail: History, Hikers, Angels and Magic.

Join us for an insider’s look at the history of America’s most famous footpath that is right here in our backyard! Pat Doyle, Outreach Chair and past President of the Old Dominion Appalachian Trail Club, brings over 40 years of trail-building experience to the stage.

Having hiked the entire AT in sections starting in Nelson County and finishing in Maine in 2025, Pat will share his firsthand knowledge in a presentation followed by a Q&A.