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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Kennebec District Help pack out Trail Crew equipment and tools. One day event. Contact Holly Sheehan for more information. coordinator@matc.org
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 work that makes trail projects possible. Contact Holly Sheehan for more information coordinator@matc.org
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 […]
We're building new privies at the Avery Memorial, Safford Notch, and Spaulding 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. Dates will fall within the following range and will be finalized as the season progresses, depending on conditions and overall progress. August 8-9 (if the airlift has happened) August 15-16 August 22-23 August 29-30 Access to these campsites is as follows: Avery Memorial: 4.0 miles with 2,670 feet of elevation gain Safford Notch: 2.3 miles with 1,225 […]
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; August 10-August 15; August 17 21; and 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. […]
We're building new privies at the Avery Memorial, Safford Notch, and Spaulding 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. Dates will fall within the following range and will be finalized as the season progresses, depending on conditions and overall progress. August 8-9 (if the airlift has happened) August 15-16 August 22-23 August 29-30 Access to these campsites is as follows: Avery Memorial: 4.0 miles with 2,670 feet of elevation gain Safford Notch: 2.3 miles with 1,225 […]