Join the recently created Outreach Sub-committee to help support the Outreach Steward by helping with planning and implementing educational presentations and orientation workshops to underrepresented groups.
Contact Janice Clain (president@matc.org) or Holly Sheehan (coordinator@matc.org) for further information or to volunteer.
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 (age 18+) are invited to apply to join our paid crew for one or more of the following sessions: June 29 – July 3; July 6-10; July 13-17; July 20 – July 24; August 3-7; August 10-14; August 17-21; August 24-28
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 you and building trails together
Contact MATC Club Coordinator, Holly Sheehan (coordinator@matc.org) if you are interested in volunteering your time with the Trail Crew.
COME WORK WITH US!
MAINE TRAIL CREW
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
What You’ll Do:
Projects focus on rebuilding and restoring heavily impacted trail sections. Crews use rigging equipment and hand tools to construct stone steps, install waterbars, improve drainage, and stabilize steep terrain.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome individuals 18 years or older from all backgrounds. Ideal crew members bring enthusiasm and positive energy, good physical health, adaptability and teamwork, willingness to follow instructions and safety guidelines, readiness to share camp chores.
Trail experience is helpful, but not necessary — we’ll teach you the skills you need.
Benefits:
Volunteer Application: https://forms.gle/mSF7vyG3FwEpkrBK7
For more information or the volunteer application email: coordinator@matc.org
OPEN MATC CORRIDOR MONITORING ASSIGNMENTS
(Updated 1/4/2026)
Section 27. Little Wilson Falls to Leeman Brook Lean-to. This is a long (6.92 miles) section that does not involve significant climbing but includes some rough terrain.
Section 34. Horseshoe Canyon Lean-to to Marble Brook. This 5.03-mile section lies on both sides of the West Branch of the Piscataquis River, so monitoring requires crossing the river. All of the section lies in the valley cut by the West Branch so there is some side-hill walking.
Section 35. Marble Brook to the Outlet of Bald Mountain Pond. This section is easily accessible from the Breakneck Ridge Road in Blanchard (may need permission to pass through gate) and covers 5.29 miles of boundary line over nearly flat terrain.
Section 36c. West of Bypass Trail to Moxie Pond at Joe’s Hole. This assignment includes 5.5 miles of boundary line over the west side of Moxie Bald Mountain. Good access via gravel roads.
Section 38. Middle Mountain (of Pleasant Pond Mtn.) to Boise Road. This very scenic assignment includes 3.95 miles of boundary line over the northerly portion of the Pleasant Pond Mtn. ridge. Excellent access from the logging road near Pleasant Pond.
Section 43. North Branch Carrying Place Stream to Sandy Stream. This assignment includes 6.85 miles of boundary line over very gentle but somewhat wet terrain. It is accessible over the A.T. from the gravel Carrying Place Road.
Section 44. Sandy Stream to the SW inlet of West Carry Pond. This assignment includes 4.8 miles of boundary line over flat but sometimes swampy terrain. It is accessible over the A.T. from the Long Falls Dam Road or from the gravel Carrying Place Road. The section was carefully monitored and maintained for many years by Bill Geller and the boundary lines were renewed by A.T.C. Boundary Technicians in 2020 and 2021.
Section 50/51. West Peak of Bigelow to Bigelow Range Trail. All of this section is on State of Maine land so there are no boundary lines to walk. Just walk the A.T. and observe conditions along the way.
Section 54. North Crocker to Caribou Valley Road. This assignment includes 5.3 miles of boundary line that is easy to access but requires considerable climbing. Great views!
Section 57a. Mt. Abraham Side Trail to Barnjum Road. This section includes 3.6 miles of corridor boundary lines. Good access so long as Barnjum Road is passable and relatively gentle terrain.
Section 63b. Middle of Bemis Ridge to Bemis Stream Side Trail. This section includes 5.37 miles of corridor boundary lines over sometimes rough sidehill terrain. Access requires hiking in over the A.T. or over the gravel Bemis Stream Road, which begins at the gravel road between Mooselookmeguntic Lake and Houghton on Route 17. The Bemis Stream Road is gated but may be made available, although it is suited only for 4-wheel drive at best.
Section 67. Hall Mtn. Lean-to to Wyman Mtn. This section includes 4.2 miles of corridor boundary lines along gentle terrain, but requires a hike and a climb to reach either end.
We’re looking for a person or two to coordinate campsite maintainers. This role involves duties in the field as well as administrative work (email etc.). Here are the job duties:
Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator with your interest or any questions.
Group Registrations Coordinator
MATC’s CARE Committee (ridge runner program) is seeking a volunteer to serve as the Group Registration Coordinator. The job includes: receiving information from groups that register to use and camp along the AT; corresponding with groups to advise them on their itineraries and, if necessary, provide alternatives; communicate with ridge runners in the field to inform them of groups passing through or camping in their areas; collecting data to help improve Trail use; providing feedback to camp groups and the CARE Committee on group usage of AT resources. Recommended qualifications for the position are: familiarity with the AT in Maine and its campsites; working knowledge of computer applications for tracking, storing and distributing data; good communication skills.
For more information or to request consideration for the position contact CARE Committee Chair, Janice Clain (jclain@midmaine.com) or MATC Club Coordinator, Holly Sheehan (coordinator@matc.org).