Waynesville Office / Alisa Tripolino, Executive Director

Alisa Tripolino works out of Waynesville, NC year-round.  As the Executive Director, she handles fundraising, development, and administration.  The Waynesville Office is the primary mailing address for Wilderness Trail; if in doubt about where to write or call, dial up Waynesville and Alisa can direct you to the right place.  Typically our Waynesville Office hours are 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, although these hours change depending on our events and Alisa's travel schedule. 

P.O. Box 742

Waynesville, NC  28786

(828) 734-3142

alisa@wtrail.com

TAKE A HIKE and Spring Events / Mary Brown, Events Coordinator

Mary Brown will be exiting her professional role with Wilderness Trail in June (read more), but not before she gets a chance to coordinate the new TAKE A HIKE hike-a-thon fundraiser and our wonderful Spring Hikes. Contact Mary for more information about any of these events. 

P.O. Box 742

Waynesville, NC  28786

(828) 734-0355

mary@wtrail.com

Summer Events / Dan Baker, Summer Director

Our week-long summer events for youth are the focus of our ministry.  As the Summer Director, Dan Baker can answer many questions about availability, programming, Staffing, and logistics behind our Summer Events.  During the school year, Dan is a full-time student at Princeton Theological Seminary; expect a response within a few days.

301 Wilderness Trail

Troutdale, VA  24378

(276) 388-3867 June 4 - August 16 only

danbaker@wtrail.com

Junior Staff / Mary Jeanne Harwood, Assistant Summer Director

Junior Staff are volunteers ages 15 and up with at least 3 years' prior experience at Wilderness Trail.  As the Assistant Summer Director, Mary Jeanne oversees our Junior Staff program.

301 Wilderness Trail

Troutdale, VA  24378

(276) 388-3867 June 4 - August 16 only

mj@wtrail.com  

Servant Leaders / Ryan Emerson, Assistant Summer Director

Servant Leaders are volunteers ages 18 and up with at least 3 years' prior experience at Wilderness Trail.  As the Assistant Summer Director, Ryan oversees our Servant Leader program.

301 Wilderness Trail

Troutdale, VA  24378

(276) 388-3867 June 4 - August 16 only

ryan@wtrail.com

The Wilderness Trail Property

Where our events take place.  Call here for questions or help during Wilderness Trail events; this phone is not answered unless an event is taking place.  Mail should be sent to our Waynesville office unless specifically asked to send it to the Property.  This is the primary number for help with our Summer Events from June 4 - August 16.

301 Wilderness Trail

Troutdale, VA  24378

(276) 388-3867