Please give today to help maintain and protect a precious wilderness resource, the Appalachian Trail in Maine.

“Maintenance of these stretches of trail depends on the financial support of people like you.”

Help MATC raise $50,000 to replace outdated privies, combat trail erosion, and
expand backcountry, alpine stewardship.

The Maine Appalachian Trail Club (MATC) is a volunteer-driven organization responsible for maintaining 267 miles of the Appalachian Trail, including the fabled 100-Mile Wilderness. We care for the primary footpath, more than 60 miles of side trails, 47 campsites, and the surrounding Appalachian Trail corridor lands.

As we prepare for a busy 2027 season of trail maintenance, conservation, and outreach, our goal is to raise $50,000. We’re focusing on three priorities:

• Replace outdated privies with accessible, moldering privies at Antlers, Cooper Brook, and Rainbow Stream campsites. This work is part of a 20-year effort to replace 42 privies with a more sustainable, accessible design. Only nine privies remain, and we expect to complete this remarkable volunteer-led effort in 2029.
• Combat erosion and improve the trail by installing water bars, stone steps, steppingstones and short relocations including in Baxter State Park, at Joes Hole, Gulf Hagas, and Wilson Valley. Our hybrid Trail Crew, made up of paid staff and volunteers, will use specialized stonework techniques to make the trail safer and more sustainable.
• Expand backcountry, alpine stewardship and outreach. Ridgerunners will live and work on Saddleback and Bigelow Mountains and within the 100-Mile Wilderness, promoting responsible trail use and stewardship. At the same time, our AmeriCorps Outreach Steward will expand opportunities in the backcountry for youth and underserved communities.

Your annual gift, legacy contribution, or monthly donation will help ensure that Maine’s Appalachian Trail remains a premier destination for outdoor recreation while protecting its natural resources for generations to come and creating opportunities for community participation. We provide outdoor experiences where people can gain skills, build confidence outdoors, and contribute to the care of Maine’s public lands.

Contributions are tax-deductible and can be made by check, credit card, or marketable securities. To make a secure online donation, please visit www.matc.org/appeal. Our Coordinator will be happy to answer any questions and can be reached at coordinator@matc.org.

With sincere appreciation,

Janice Clain, President

Please visit www.matc.org to stay current on MATC activities. You can also follow MATC on Facebook and Instagram.Janice Clain, President

Your generous gift will help ensure that the Appalachian Trail is preserved for future generations.

Support MATC’s efforts to maintain and protect the wildest, most remote section of the Appalachian Trail
with a tax-deductible gift.

Please give today to help maintain and protect a precious wilderness resource, the Appalachian Trail in Maine.