Work Trips Calendar

Join MATC members in “old fashion work trips” that could involve anything from building lean-tos and privies, to relocating trail sections, to painting blazes, to helping with corridor monitoring, to helping with Spring Clean-up on the AT.

Horns Pond Ridgerunner Pack-In

Come help us pack supplies in for the Bigelow ridgerunner for the 2026 season! It's a ~5.0 mile one-way hike with about 2,000 feet of elevation gain.

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16 May 2026
Bigelow District,

Campsite Maintainer Workshop

Are you new to campsite maintenance? Been at it for a few years, but want a refresher? Or, maybe you've been considering taking on an assignment but want to see what's involved first? Whatever the case, join us at the Wilson Valley Campsite on May 30 (rain date May 31) for a workshop designed for campsite maintainers! We'll cover the 11 essential steps of a maintenance visit and even tackle a few tasks together.

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30 May 2026
White Cap District,

Help Replace the Katahdin Stream Bridge in Baxter State Park

Volunteers are needed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Wednesdays during the first three weeks of June (June 1–3, 8–10, and 15–17). Work will include: Hiking tools and materials in and out of the site Setting up rigging systems Operating Griphoists Timber preparation Bridge demolition This is a physically demanding project that involves strenuous hiking and heavy labor. If you’re interested, text or email: Brennan T. Turner Trails Supervisor | Baxter State Park Cell: 207-731-7172 Email: brennan.turner@baxterstatepark.org

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01 June 2026
Katahdin District,

Spaulding Mountain Campsite Privy Site Prep

The Spaulding Mountain campsite is getting a new privy, and we need your help! On June 6 (rain date June 7) we'll do the site prep which will involve felling some trees and digging to get a flat surface. Access involves about 3.4 miles of hiking with 1,250 feet elevation gain.

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06 June 2026
Bigelow District,

Trail Work for Beginners at Little Boardman

This day-long event will be a great introduction to what's involved with trail maintenance on the AT. It will take place on Little Boardman Mountain over easy terrain. Contact Janice for more information.

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06 June 2026
White Cap District,

Help Replace the Katahdin Stream Bridge in Baxter State Park

Volunteers are needed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Wednesdays during the first three weeks of June (June 1–3, 8–10, and 15–17). Work will include: Hiking tools and materials in and out of the site Setting up rigging systems Operating Griphoists Timber preparation Bridge demolition This is a physically demanding project that involves strenuous hiking and heavy labor. If you’re interested, text or email: Brennan T. Turner Trails Supervisor | Baxter State Park Cell: 207-731-7172 Email: brennan.turner@baxterstatepark.org

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08 June 2026
Katahdin District,

Safford Notch Campsite Privy Site Prep

The Safford Notch campsite is getting a new privy, and we need your help! On June 14 we'll do the site prep which will involve felling some trees and digging to get a flat surface. Access involves about 2.3 miles of hiking with 1,225 feet elevation gain.

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14 June 2026
Bigelow District,

Trail Crew Pack-In: Holly Brook

Help our trail crew gear up for their next backcountry project! On this single-day trip, we’ll hike into the Holly Brook area with tools and equipment, then set up a base camp for the crew where they'll stay for their multi-day "hitch.". It’s a fun, hands‑on way to experience the behind‑the‑scenes work that makes trail projects possible.

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15 June 2026
Kennebec District,

Help Replace the Katahdin Stream Bridge in Baxter State Park

Volunteers are needed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Wednesdays during the first three weeks of June (June 1–3, 8–10, and 15–17). Work will include: Hiking tools and materials in and out of the site Setting up rigging systems Operating Griphoists Timber preparation Bridge demolition This is a physically demanding project that involves strenuous hiking and heavy labor. If you’re interested, text or email: Brennan T. Turner Trails Supervisor | Baxter State Park Cell: 207-731-7172 Email: brennan.turner@baxterstatepark.org

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15 June 2026
Katahdin District,

Gulf Hagas Ridgerunner Pack-In

Our summer ridge-runner is setting up their "home" for the season, and we need some help getting in supplies and equipment. Contact Janice for more information.

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20 June 2026
White Cap District,

Maine Trail Crew Seeks Volunteers!

The Maine Trail Crew repairs steep, rugged, and degraded sections of the Appalachian Trail, helping to protect and preserve this treasured resource for future generations. Volunteers (18+) are invited to apply to join our paid crew for one or more of the following sessions: June 29 – July 3; July 6 – July 10; July 13 – July 17; July 20 – July 24; August 3 – August 7 Projects run Monday morning through Thursday or Friday afternoon. Crew members must arrive by 4:00 PM on Sunday before their session begins. An enthusiastic and experienced staff looks forward to welcoming […]

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29 June 2026

Volunteers Wanted – Maine Trail Crew Projects

The Maine Trail Crew repairs steep, rugged, and degraded sections of the Appalachian Trail, helping to protect and preserve this treasured resource for future generations. Volunteers (18+) are invited to apply to join our paid crew for one or more of the following sessions: June 29 – July 3; July 6 – July 10; July 13 – July 17; July 20 – July 24; August 3 – August 7 Projects run Monday morning through Thursday or Friday afternoon. Crew members must arrive by 4:00 PM on Sunday before their session begins. An enthusiastic and experienced staff looks forward to welcoming […]

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06 July 2026

Avery Memorial Campsite- Privy Site Prep

The Avery Memorial campsite is getting a new privy, and we need your help! On July 11-12, we'll do the site prep which will involve felling some trees and digging to get a flat surface. Access involves about 4.0 miles of hiking with 2,670 feet elevation gain. We are looking for people to help haul up tools on just July 18, and people to stay July 18 and 19 to do the site prep activities.

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11 July 2026
Bigelow District,

Volunteers Wanted – Maine Trail Crew Projects

The Maine Trail Crew repairs steep, rugged, and degraded sections of the Appalachian Trail, helping to protect and preserve this treasured resource for future generations. Volunteers (18+) are invited to apply to join our paid crew for one or more of the following sessions: June 29 – July 3; July 6 – July 10; July 13 – July 17; July 20 – July 24; August 3 – August 7 Projects run Monday morning through Thursday or Friday afternoon. Crew members must arrive by 4:00 PM on Sunday before their session begins. An enthusiastic and experienced staff looks forward to welcoming […]

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13 July 2026

Volunteers Wanted – Maine Trail Crew

The Maine Trail Crew repairs steep, rugged, and degraded sections of the Appalachian Trail, helping to protect and preserve this treasured resource for future generations. Volunteers (18+) are invited to apply to join our paid crew for one or more of the following sessions: June 29 – July 3; July 6 – July 10; July 13 – July 17; July 20 – July 24; August 3 – August 7 Projects run Monday morning through Thursday or Friday afternoon. Crew members must arrive by 4:00 PM on Sunday before their session begins. An enthusiastic and experienced staff looks forward to welcoming […]

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20 July 2026

Trail Crew pack out – Holly Brook

Kennebec District Help pack out Trail Crew equipment and tools. One day event. Contact Holly Sheehan for more information. coordinator@matc.org

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23 July 2026

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