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  • Gulf Hagas Ridgerunner Pack-In

    White Cap District

    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.

  • Horns Pond Materials Prep

    Bigelow District

    A bunch of materials are being flow out of the Horns Pond campsite later this summer. We need help bundling these materials to be helicoptered out in August. Access is a 4.5 mile hike with 2,000 feet of elevation gain. We'll be carrying heavy-duty ratchet straps, slings, and burlap bags to prepare the materials as […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Avery Memorial Campsite- Privy Site Prep

    Bigelow District

    The Avery Memorial campsite is getting a new privy, and we need your help! On July 11, we'll do the site prep which will involve felling some trees and digging to get a flat surface. Access involves about 4.5 miles of hiking with 2,700 feet elevation gain. This will be a long day due to […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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

  • Trail Crew Pack-in: Barren Mountain

    Whitecap District Help our trail crew gear up for their next backcountry project! On this single-day trip, we’ll hike into Barren Mountain (near Cloud Pond) 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Avery Privy Build

    Bigelow District

    We're building a new privy at the Avery Memorial campsite this summer, and need your help! The materials were helicoptered there on August 7; now we just need to build it. The hike access to the campsite is 4.0 miles with 2,670 feet of elevation gain. Due to the long access, we will be in […]

  • 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 […]

  • Avery Privy Build and Tool Haul Out

    Bigelow District

    We're building a new privy at the Avery Memorial campsite. We started building it August 9-11, but we still need to finish. We also need to hike all of the tools out (the tools were helicoptered in on August 7th). The hike access to the campsite is 4.0 miles with 2,700 feet of elevation gain, […]

  • Spaulding Privy Build

    Bigelow District

    We're building a new privy at the Spaulding Mountain campsite this summer, and need your help! The materials were helicoptered there on August 7; now we just need to build it; we'll start on it August 16, but we probably won't finish (TBD on the finish date). The hike access to the campsite is 2.3 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Privy Build

    Bigelow District

    We're building new privies at Spaulding Mountain and Safford Notch campsites this summer, and need your help! The materials were helicoptered there on August 6-7; now we just need to build them. Which one we build on what dates is still being determined, but we are there will be activity on these event dates (unless […]

  • 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 […]

  • Privy Build

    Bigelow District

    We’re building new privies at Spaulding Mountain and Safford Notch campsites this summer, and need your help! The materials were helicoptered there on August 6-7; now we just need to build them. Which one we build on what dates is still being determined, but we are there will be activity on these event dates (unless […]

  • Learn About Trail Maintenance Workshop

    Monson General Store Monson, ME, United States

    Interesting in learning about Trail Maintenance?  Join Ed and Sherri Langlais on Saturday, August 29th at 8am at the Monson General Store, Monson, Me.  Raindate: Sunday, August 30th. This trail section  is in Monson,Me.  No elevation climb; replacing a bog bridge and learn other trail maintenance. For more information, contact them at shedanderri@gmail.com or call 207-717-0853 and […]

  • Trail Crew Packout- Cloud Pond

    White Cap District

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

  • Tool Maintenance Workshop

    Maine Trail Center Site 29 Malbons Mills Rd, Skowhegan, ME

    Tool Maintenance Workshop September 4, 2:00 pm Maine Trail Center Join MTC tool gearmaster Bruce Grant for a workshop in special tool maintenance. The focus of the workshop will be cleaning and maintaining grip hoist equipment used by the Trail Crew. Contact Bruce (brucegme@gmail.com), Holly (coordinator@matc.org) or Janice (president@matc.org) for information or to RSVP.

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    Privy Pre-Build: Fall Edition

    Palmyra, ME

    Join us for some hands‑on construction fun! We’ll be building, organizing lumber, and packaging materials as we pre‑assemble one of the privies for the 2027 season in Palmyra. This early build is needed because the Rainbow Spring privy will be transported to the campsite by snowmobile during the winter of 2027, ahead of the usual […]

  • Trails 101 Workshop

    Maine Trail Center Site 29 Malbons Mills Rd, Skowhegan, ME

    Trails 101 Workshop At the Maine Trail Center, in Skowhegan Sunday, October 4th from 9:00 to 11:00 Learn the "how" and the "why" of trail work. Learn about trail maintenance, trail layout, and how to measure slope. This workshop is open to adult members of the public. It is being held by the Maine Appalachian Trail Club, in partnership […]

  • Bigelow Ridgerunner Pack-Out

    Fire Warden's Trail Stratton Brook Rd, Kingfield, ME

    MAINE APPALACHIAN TRAIL CLUB
    Volunteers Needed!
    Bigelow Ridgerunner Pack-Out
    Saturday October 17, 2026
    What? Help carry out the Bigelow Ridgerunner’s gear and take down his campsite at the sub-alpine Horns Pond Campsite, in the Bigelow Preserve.
    Who? Physically fit volunteers. Under aged 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. The hike is 10-miles roundtrip with a 2,000-foot elevation gain.
    Location - Meet at Stratton Brook Pond Road parking area/trailhead (Fire Warden's Trailhead)

  • Gulf Hagas / Hundred Mile Wilderness Ridgerunner Pack-Out

    White Cap District

    Meet at the KI gate at 8:30 (if coming from Brownville) or at the Gulf Hagas parking lot at 9:00 (if coming from Greenville). This is an easy assignment, but does include fording the West Branch of the Pleasant River. It usually takes about two hours to pack up the campsite and bring out seasonal […]

  • Help Wanted – Maine Trail Center Close Out

    29 Malbons Mills Rd., Skowhegan, ME 29 Malbons Mills Rd., Skowhegan, ME, United States

    Help wanted MATC’s Maine Trail Crew Committee is looking for help closing out the season at the Maine Trail Center.  What: Tasks include cleaning and refurbishing tools, cleaning the main building and the bunkhouses, preparing appliances and plumbing for winter. When: October 22, 23, and 24 from 9:00 to 3:00 pm (Any time volunteers can […]

  • Help Wanted – Maine Trail Center Close Out

    29 Malbons Mills Rd., Skowhegan, ME 29 Malbons Mills Rd., Skowhegan, ME, United States

    Help wanted MATC’s Maine Trail Crew Committee is looking for help closing out the season at the Maine Trail Center. What: Tasks include cleaning and refurbishing tools, cleaning the main building and the bunkhouses, preparing appliances and plumbing for winter. When: October 22, 23, and 24 from 9:00 to 3:00 pm (Any time volunteers can […]

  • Help Wanted – Maine Trail Center Close Out

    29 Malbons Mills Rd., Skowhegan, ME 29 Malbons Mills Rd., Skowhegan, ME, United States

    Help wanted MATC’s Maine Trail Crew Committee is looking for help closing out the season at the Maine Trail Center. What: Tasks include cleaning and refurbishing tools, cleaning the main building and the bunkhouses, preparing appliances and plumbing for winter. When: October 22, 23, and 24 from 9:00 to 3:00 pm (Any time volunteers can […]

  • 2nd Annual Backcountry and Outdoor Ethics and Hard of Hearing Awareness Hike

    Piazza Rock Trailhead, Rangley, ME. GPS: 44.8868, -70.5407 Rangley, ME

    Piazza Rock Please join us Saturday, October 24, 2026 for a Backcountry, Outdoor Ethics (BOE), and Hard of Hearing Awareness Hike at Piazza Rock!  Please join us for the second annual Maine Appalachian Trail Club (MATC) and Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA). This is an outdoor experience, led by Julia Neumann, designed to support and empower those […]

  • Northeast Alpine Stewardship Gathering

    Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Resort Kingfield, ME

    October 29-31 Northeast Alpine Stewardship Gathering at Sugarloaf Ski Resort - co-sponsored by MATC and The Waterman Fund. The Maine Appalachian Trail Club and the Waterman Fund will co-host the Northeastern Alpine Stewardship Gathering at Sugarloaf Mountain Resort, highlighting the alpine areas throughout the Northeast.  This meeting is designed for alpine researchers, land managers, stewards, […]