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Trail Maintainer Vacancies
Requirements
To receive an MATC trail maintenance section, you must be a member of MATC,
with trail maintenance skills.
These can be learned by joining MATC
or the Maine Trail Crew worktrips or attending the MATC trail maintenance workshop.
Chainsaw Certification Workshops
Contact the District Overseer for more information or to apply for a Maintainer position
Current Maintainer Vacancies
Updated January 30, 2012
| District | Vacancies |
|---|---|
KATAHDINRick Ste.Croix |
No openings at this time |
WHITECAPRon Dobra |
No openings at this time |
KENNEBECPeter Roderick Phone: (207) 293-2704 |
Two Openings Posted 1-30-12 E. Carry Pond to N. Branch Carrying Place Stream - We have a vacancy for this maintainer position on this 2.3 mile section of the AT between the north end of East Carry Pond and the north branch of Carrying Place Stream. Access to this section of the AT is from the “main haul road” that crosses the AT north of East Carry Pond.Pleasant Pond Mt. to Ledges 2.2 miles northbound - We have a vacancy for this maintainer position on this 2.2 mile section of the AT between Pleasant Pond Mountain summit and the ledges 2.2 miles north of the summit. Access to this section of the AT requires a hike in of 1.7 miles to the summit of Pleasant Pond Mountain coming from the south or 2.7 miles coming from the north and the Moxie Pond Road. |
BIGELOWDick Fecteau |
The two mile section of the upper Firewarden's Trail from the junction with the Horns Pond side trail to the junction with the AT at Bigelow Col is available. This section was maintained for 17 years by Mark Sario who is now one of the Chimney Pond rangers at Baxter State Park. The start of section is a 2.5 mile hike from the trailhead parking area and is generally in good shape. It features 2400' of elevation gain, including one of "Maine's steepest miles" from the Moose Falls campsite to the junction with the AT. Additionally this assignment will include checking on the Moose Falls campsite. This section needs blowdown removal and cleaning of the many waterbars that were installed by trail crews during the past ten years. I will coordinate volunteers to help with any other major projects.
The 2.4 mile section from the summit of South Horn to Bigelow Col is available. This section was maintained for the past 20 years by Chris Dorion who also manages the Maine Outdoor Club section on Moxie Bald Mt. This section features both the summit of S. Horn and the West Peak of Bigelow in addition to the 2.1 mile forested ridge walk between the peaks. This section is accessed by either the Firewardens or Horns Pond trails and can be done in a 12 mile loop using both trails that includes a total of 3,200' of elevation gain. This section is in great shape but will need annual blowdown removal, brush cutting and waterbar cleaning in the Spring and Fall. I will coordinate volunteers to help with any other major projects.
Applicants should be willing to commit to making at least 3 trips per season, Spring, Summer and Fall to clear waterbars and blowdowns, do annual brush clipping as needed and blazing every few years. Just three tools are needed on most maintenance trips, a small handsaw, hand clippers and a short hand hoe. Anyone interested in these assignment may apply ASAP and I will contact all applicants later this Season. Thanks for your interest! |
BALDPATETom Gorrill, |
No openings at this time |
CORRIDOR MONITORING ASSIGNMENTSDavid Field |
Corridor Monitor Assignments Available. There are still some great opportunities for becoming involved in this relatively new, exciting aspect of caring for the Appalachian Trail in Maine. Click this link for a list of available assignments, information about corridor monitoring and field training sessions. |
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