Trail Crew Base Camp Set Up- Day 3

Base Camp at Lake George Regional Park Skowhegan, Maine

It's time to set up the Maine Trail Crew Base Camp for another season! The Trail Crew Committee is looking for volunteers to help unpack the main building and set up field tents. Please bring: Gloves, water bottle, lunch (refrigerator and stove available) When: Saturday, May 6, 9 am to 3 pm Where: Lake George Regional Park (West Side), Route 2, Skowhegan, Maine Driving directions: https://lakegeorgepark.org/contact-us/ From I-95: Take exit 133 off I-95 for US-201 toward Fairfield/Skowhegan – 0.2 mi Turn right at US-201 N – 6.6 mi Turn right at ME-23 N/Canaan Rd Continue to follow ME-23 N – […]

Maine Trail Crew: Fourth Mountain

White Cap District

Join the Maine Trail Crew and work on some of the most pristine, remote sections of Maine’s Appalachian Trail. Help preserve this precious and wild resource for future generations of hikers. Projects focus on rebuilding and restoring heavily impacted sections of the Appalachian Trail. Crews utilize rigging equipment and hand tools to build stone steps and waterbars. Persons 18 years old or older – of all backgrounds – are welcome. Enthusiasm, good health, energy, and adaptability are vital.  Willingness to follow instructions, comply with safety rules, and share chores is essential. Experience helps, but we teach trail skills. To reserve […]

Maine Trail Crew: Fourth Mountain

White Cap District

Join the Maine Trail Crew and work on some of the most pristine, remote sections of Maine’s Appalachian Trail. Help preserve this precious and wild resource for future generations of hikers. Projects focus on rebuilding and restoring heavily impacted sections of the Appalachian Trail. Crews utilize rigging equipment and hand tools to build stone steps and waterbars. Persons 18 years old or older – of all backgrounds – are welcome. Enthusiasm, good health, energy, and adaptability are vital.  Willingness to follow instructions, comply with safety rules, and share chores is essential. Experience helps, but we teach trail skills. To reserve […]

Maine Trail Crew: Fourth Mountain

White Cap District

Join the Maine Trail Crew and work on some of the most pristine, remote sections of Maine’s Appalachian Trail. Help preserve this precious and wild resource for future generations of hikers. Projects focus on rebuilding and restoring heavily impacted sections of the Appalachian Trail. Crews utilize rigging equipment and hand tools to build stone steps and waterbars. Persons 18 years old or older – of all backgrounds – are welcome. Enthusiasm, good health, energy, and adaptability are vital.  Willingness to follow instructions, comply with safety rules, and share chores is essential. Experience helps, but we teach trail skills. To reserve […]

Maine Trail Crew: Fourth Mountain

White Cap District

Join the Maine Trail Crew and work on some of the most pristine, remote sections of Maine’s Appalachian Trail. Help preserve this precious and wild resource for future generations of hikers. Projects focus on rebuilding and restoring heavily impacted sections of the Appalachian Trail. Crews utilize rigging equipment and hand tools to build stone steps and waterbars. Persons 18 years old or older – of all backgrounds – are welcome. Enthusiasm, good health, energy, and adaptability are vital.  Willingness to follow instructions, comply with safety rules, and share chores is essential. Experience helps, but we teach trail skills. To reserve […]

Maine Trail Crew: Fourth Mountain

White Cap District

Join the Maine Trail Crew and work on some of the most pristine, remote sections of Maine’s Appalachian Trail. Help preserve this precious and wild resource for future generations of hikers. Projects focus on rebuilding and restoring heavily impacted sections of the Appalachian Trail. Crews utilize rigging equipment and hand tools to build stone steps and waterbars. Persons 18 years old or older – of all backgrounds – are welcome. Enthusiasm, good health, energy, and adaptability are vital.  Willingness to follow instructions, comply with safety rules, and share chores is essential. Experience helps, but we teach trail skills. To reserve […]

Maine Trail Crew: Fourth Mountain

White Cap District

Join the Maine Trail Crew and work on some of the most pristine, remote sections of Maine’s Appalachian Trail. Help preserve this precious and wild resource for future generations of hikers. Projects focus on rebuilding and restoring heavily impacted sections of the Appalachian Trail. Crews utilize rigging equipment and hand tools to build stone steps and waterbars. Persons 18 years old or older – of all backgrounds – are welcome. Enthusiasm, good health, energy, and adaptability are vital.  Willingness to follow instructions, comply with safety rules, and share chores is essential. Experience helps, but we teach trail skills. To reserve […]

Maine Trail Crew: Nahmakanta Stream

Katahdin District

Join the Maine Trail Crew and work on some of the most pristine, remote sections of Maine’s Appalachian Trail. Help preserve this precious and wild resource for future generations of hikers. Projects focus on rebuilding and restoring heavily impacted sections of the Appalachian Trail. Crews utilize rigging equipment and hand tools to build stone steps and waterbars. Persons 18 years old or older – of all backgrounds – are welcome. Enthusiasm, good health, energy, and adaptability are vital.  Willingness to follow instructions, comply with safety rules, and share chores is essential. Experience helps, but we teach trail skills. To reserve […]

Maine Trail Crew: Nahmakanta Stream

Katahdin District

Join the Maine Trail Crew and work on some of the most pristine, remote sections of Maine’s Appalachian Trail. Help preserve this precious and wild resource for future generations of hikers. Projects focus on rebuilding and restoring heavily impacted sections of the Appalachian Trail. Crews utilize rigging equipment and hand tools to build stone steps and waterbars. Persons 18 years old or older – of all backgrounds – are welcome. Enthusiasm, good health, energy, and adaptability are vital.  Willingness to follow instructions, comply with safety rules, and share chores is essential. Experience helps, but we teach trail skills. To reserve […]

Maine Trail Crew: Nahmakanta Stream

Katahdin District

Join the Maine Trail Crew and work on some of the most pristine, remote sections of Maine’s Appalachian Trail. Help preserve this precious and wild resource for future generations of hikers. Projects focus on rebuilding and restoring heavily impacted sections of the Appalachian Trail. Crews utilize rigging equipment and hand tools to build stone steps and waterbars. Persons 18 years old or older – of all backgrounds – are welcome. Enthusiasm, good health, energy, and adaptability are vital.  Willingness to follow instructions, comply with safety rules, and share chores is essential. Experience helps, but we teach trail skills. To reserve […]

Maine Trail Crew Base Camp 2024 Season Setup!

Base Camp at Lake George Regional Park Skowhegan, Maine

What: The Trail Crew Committee is looking for volunteers to help with cleaning, organizing gear, supplies, trimming brush, and creating a short trail connecting the Dance Hall to the Lake George trail system. More hands make the work move faster. Join other MATC volunteers for a few hours or for the whole day. Where: Lake George Regional Park (West Side), Route 2, Skowhegan, Maine (directions included) What to bring: Gloves, water bottle, hand pruners, a bag lunch, and be dressed for the outdoors. RSVP: email Holly Sheehan (coordinator@matc.org) Driving directions: https://lakegeorgepark.org/contact-us/ From I-95: Take exit 133 off I-95 for US-201 toward Fairfield/Skowhegan – 0.2 […]