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

Activity Type: Volunteer Opportunities | Conservation
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Aaron Valentine, Melika Uter
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001BgUn
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 revitalizing trails, repairing benches and bridges, and building check steps 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 6-7 hours Saturday and 6-7 hours Sunday.
At the end of each day, we’ll enjoy social time and dinner back at the lodge. Enjoy the dark sky (New England’s only certified International Dark Sky Park!), the Perseid meteor shower, paddling on the pond, swimming in the Pleasant River, and campfires in the evening. Canoes and kayaks are free with our stay.
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. The cost for the 3 night trip will be $360.37 (Member) and 391.46 (Non-Member). Once participants have registered and have been confirmed, a leader will reach out with the required information for payment.
Cancellation policy: Participants must notify trip leaders if they can no longer participate. A refund will be issued ONLY IF leaders can fill your spot.

Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!