20s & 30s Trail Work Weekend in AMC’s Maine Woods

Activity Type: Conservation | Conservation
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Kate O'Brien, Aaron Valentine
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001AsD3
Register By: 7/31/2025
Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Join the Worcester and Boston Chapter 20s & 30s groups for a weekend of trail work in the beautiful and remote Maine Woods! This three night, three day trip includes two full days of trail work and three nights' stay at AMC's Little Lyford lodge, plus a hike/exploration day on Monday. Participants are encouraged to arrive by late afternoon/early evening Friday to provide ample time to get to the lodge for dinner before the gate closes.
This trip is designed for people in their 20s & 30s who are interested in learning about trail work and bringing back newly gained skills to local chapter opportunities. No trail work experience is required, only a desire to learn trail work techniques and contribute to the restoration of mountain trails. Activities may include brushing, timber and rock step installation, clearing drainages, building bridges, and erosion control and will be somewhat tailored to the interests and abilities of the group. The trail work will involve hiking a few miles each day with moderate elevation gain. We will be working under the leadership and guidance of AMC’s Professional Trail Crew with tools and safety gear provided. Expect to be out for about 7-8 hours Saturday and 7-8 hours Sunday. We will hike for short distances to the trail work sites and the trail work itself can vary in intensity up to moderate intensity.
At the end of each day, we’ll enjoy social time and dinner back at the lodge.
Accommodations are cabins and a bunkhouse at Little Lyford, one of AMC's lodges in the heart of the 100-mile Wilderness in the Maine Woods. Breakfast, trail lunch, and dinner (Friday dinner through Monday lunch) are included with the cost of the stay. Cost for the 3 night trip will be $297 paid directly to AMC Lodging. Once participants have signed up, a leader will reach out with the required information for booking.
Rate/Fee Info: : $297 Fee Includes: Breakfast, trail lunch, and dinner (Friday dinner through Monday lunch) are included with the cost of the stay.
Cancellation policy: AMC Lodging cancellation policy applies. To request a refund, participants must reach out to AMC Lodging directly, as well as notify trip leaders. Participants can cancel up to 14 days prior to check-in (August 1st) and receive a full refund.

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