The Maine Trail Crew will be working on the trail section from the West Branch Piscataquis River to Marble Brook. Volunteers are invited to help with this project! The crew will car camp near the work site and walk to the project area each day; there is minimal elevation gain from the camp site to the work site. For more information: coordinator@matc.org
The Maine Trail Crew will be working on the trail section from the West Branch Piscataquis River to Marble Brook. Volunteers are invited to help with this project! The crew will car camp near the work site and walk to the project area each day; there is minimal elevation gain from the camp site to the work site. For more information: coordinator@matc.org
The Maine Trail Crew will be working on the trail section from the West Branch Piscataquis River to Marble Brook. Volunteers are invited to help with this project! The crew will car camp near the work site and walk to the project area each day; there is minimal elevation gain from the camp site to the work site. For more information: coordinator@matc.org
Women's Work Weekend: Moose Falls Campsite/Bigelow Lodge Bigelow District Please join us on August 9 (Rain date August 10) to fix up the Moose Falls Campsite. We will be removing a hazardous tent platform and replacing it with an earthen pad. This work trip is open to women eager to explore trail maintenance in a friendly, supportive setting. Participants are invited to stay at the Bigelow Lodge for the weekend. One day will be dedicated to the project and the off day free for exploration and fun. For more information contact Amanda at: americorpoutreach@matc.org. Amanda Reimer Outreach Steward AmeriCorps / Maine Appalachian Trail […]
We're building new privies at the Baldpate and Hall Mountain campsites this summer, and need your help! The plan is for the materials to be helicoptered to these sites on one day in early August; we'll build them after that. Access to either campsite involves about 2.5 of miles of hiking with ~1,700 feet of elevation gain. Please join us! Those of you involved in past projects can attest to the camaraderie, satisfaction, and good fun with these projects!
The MATC Executive Committee meets on the first Friday of every odd-numbered month, except there is no meeting in July. This meeting will be held via Zoom web conferencing. Please contact Janice Clain for more information.
Let’s make a difference where it matters most! Join us for a rewarding weekend of fresh air, stunning scenery, and meaningful action as we clean up the Horns Pond Campsite. It's the highest campsite in Maine, and over the years it has accumulated several generations of by-gone privies and other now unused items. This overnight trip will be to prepare the unwanted goods to be helicoptered out in 2026 (assuming we can secure the funds! Come help leave the campsite better than we found it!
Ridgerunner pack outs For more information, contact site supervisors Saddleback - Tori Jofery tjofery@matc.org Bigelow - Audrey Laffely alaffely@matc.org Hundred Mile Wildness (Gulf Hagas) - Janice Clain jclain@matc.org
The ridge-runner season is coming to a close, and we need to pack out all of the seasonal gear. It's a 5-mile hike up with 2,000 feet of elevation gain, and then 5-mile return. Please bring a backpack with space in it to bring some items down. Contact Audrey for more information.
Our summer ridge-runner is packing up their "home" for the season, and we need some help getting out supplies and equipment. Contact Janice for more information.
Our summer ridge-runner is packing up their "home" for the season, and we need some help getting out supplies and equipment. Contact tori for more information.
The MATC Executive Committee meets on the first Friday of every odd-numbered month, except there is no meeting in July. This meeting will be held via Zoom web conferencing. Please contact Janice Clain for more information.
In January, the MATC Executive Committee meets on the second Saturday. This meeting will be held in person at a location to be determined. Please contact Janice Clain for more information.
The MATC Executive Committee meets on the first Friday of every odd-numbered month, except there is no meeting in July. This meeting will be held via Zoom web conferencing. Please contact Janice Clain for more information.
Come help with projects at the Maine Trail Center! Event is rain or shine. Projects: - Assemble and Poly inside of 8 under bunk storage bins - Install bunk room shelving - Install Window screens (after cleaning window tracks) - Recaulk bathroom sinks - Install Meeting room shades - Cut and install foam board divider walls in bunk rooms - Sweep attic storage (bring N95 mask) - Create shallow waterbar for drive-thru
Come help with projects at the Maine Trail Center! Event is rain or shine. Projects: - Assemble and Poly inside of 8 under bunk storage bins - Install bunk room shelving - Install Window screens (after cleaning window tracks) - Recaulk bathroom sinks - Install Meeting room shades - Cut and install foam board divider walls in bunk rooms - Sweep attic storage (bring N95 mask) - Create shallow waterbar for drive-thru
MATC's annual business meeting will be on Saturday April 25th at Colby. Lunch will be provided by Colby Catering. We are asking attendees to make a cash donation to help the Club defray costs. We will have a limited selection of Club merchandise (hats and t-shirts). Sales are cash only. AGENDA 8:00 - 9:00 Registration, Membership and Conversation 9:00 Welcome 9:05 to 9:20 Ice Breaker 9:25 to 10:25 Business - 2025 minutes approval, President’s Report, Committee Reports 10:25 to 10:40 Break 10:40 to 11:10 Business - Remembrance of deceased members, Treasurer's report & budget, Election of officers 11:10 to 12:10 […]
Come help with some construction fun! You can help build, organize lumber, or package materials. We will be pre-building 3 privies in Palmyra- come for one day or both! These privies will be built on-site later this season to replace the existing privies at Avery Memorial, Safford Notch, and Spaulding Mountain campsites.
MATC is seeking volunteers to prepare the Trail Maine Center for our seasonal staff. When: Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (rain or shine) Tasks include: General cleaning - all spaces Install curtains Sanitize dishes and organize kitchen supplies Organize the attic Replace handles on tools Set up and check tents Cleanout trailers Where: Maine Trail Center, Skowhegan What to Bring: Work gloves Water bottle Bag lunch RSVP: Email Holly Sheehan at coordinator@matc.org Driving Directions to the Maine Trail Center The 911 address is 45 Maine Trail Center Drive. The address for GPS purposes, and local municipal uses […]
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.
To register - Email coordinator@matc.org Who - MATC’s Trail Crew, Ridgerunners & Volunteers Date & Time - Friday, May 29, from 8:30 to 4:30 Location - The Maine Trail Center, in Skowhegan, ME Payment - Please mail a check for $100 to the Maine Appalachian Trail Club, PO Box 7564, Portland, ME 04112 What to Bring? A bag lunch and a water bottle A writing utensil, notebook An inquisitive mind and sense of humor Clothes, layers, for the outdoors including light colored, long pants for tick prevention A mask if you have been sick or have symptoms Directions to the Maine Trail Center […]
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.