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2022 Kennebec River Ferry Schedule
The official way to cross the Kennebec River is the canoe ferry.
Group Registrations Coordinator
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).
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FALL 2020 EDITION
- NE Regional Partnership Committee holds virtual meeting ZOOMING NERPC
- MATC Maintainer’s Meeting Survey
- Power Hedgers for Clearing/Brushing/Trimming – My New Favorite Trail Tool
- End of the Trail – Carrington Rhodes
- Maintainer Openings – White Cap District
- Remembering Dick Innes
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Our Volunteers Rock!
Rocks aren’t placed by magic; it takes lots of hands and strong backs to make rock steps.
Volunteers build stone steps at Gulf Hagas using pry bars, shovels, grip hoist and pick axes.
Get MATC Gear!
Show your support for MATC by proudly wearing and displaying official clothing and accessories emblazoned with the MATC logo. Check out the variety of MATC branded items at our “Trading Post” – on-line store.
MATC has partnered with Spreadshirt to provide MATC branded clothing and accessories to members and supporters of the Maine Appalachian Trail Club. Items are available in a variety of styles and colors.
MATC is a non-profit, 501c3 charitable organization and does not make any profit on these items. Spreadshirt is a third-party, affiliated vendor who handles all sales and questions regarding their products.
Illegal Fire Rings Concerning on AT
ILLEGAL FIRE RINGS: In Maine, campfires in the woods require a fire permit or a permitted campsite to be legal. WIth the dry conditions this Fall, non-permitted campfires along the A.T. are especially concerning. A frequent task for maintainers is to dismantle and disperse fire rings which not only encourage more camp fires in inappropriate locations but also encourage trash accumulation. This particular fire ring just north of Orbeton Stream has been dismantled four times this season.
Photo by @Tony Barrett
An Ideal Time for Corridor Monitoring
THE FALL IS AN IDEAL TIME FOR CORRIDOR MONITORING: Simon Rucker, Mike Mahony, Mary Eagan and Kayla Gagner are happy to find a boundary marker without any digging. This section of A.T. corridor is just south of Long Falls Dam road.
Photo by Tony Barrett