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Maine Woods Trail Work near Gorman Chairback Lodge

Date and Time

Friday, June 21, 2024 5:00PM - Monday, June 24, 2024 12:00PM

Location

Maine Woods - Gorman Chairback Lodge,
Maine, Inland,
ME United States

Registration

Registration is required for this activity.

Overview

The Appalachian Mountain Club's Maine Woods is comprised of over 100,000 acres with over 200 miles of trails. Participants in the Gorman Chairback trail work weekend will do trail maintenance and improvements on trails around the lodge. (See Gorman Chairback Lodge & Cabins - Appalachian Mountain Club (outdoors.org) The work includes removing blowdowns, pruning brush, clearing drainages, and other tasks to improve the trails. If schedules allow, the group may work with the AMC pro trail crew and participate in more advanced trail building skills. Efforts will range from easy to moderate difficulty. Tools will be provided. If you have a favorite set of loppers or other tools, bring them along. Prepare to spend most of the days in the woods with appropriate clothing (long pants/long sleeve shirt, boots, hat, gloves) and personal items (water bottles, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.) Bag lunches are provided. Registration for this trip closes Sunday, June 16, 2024 or when capacity is reached.

AMC Trip Policy

Cost*

Adult: $150 member / $150 non-member
*Group lodging in bunkhouse and cabins shared bath house, kayak/canoe access, all meals included. The Maine Chapter offers scholarships for qualified first-time trail workers. https://amcmaine.org/exciting-trail-work-opportunities-await-in-2024/

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Maine Woods midnight sky in July

Volunteering Type

Trail Work

Activities

Conservation
Hiking
Trail Work

Offered By

Maine

Status

Open

Audience

Adults (18+)


Contact




(best time to call: before 9:00 pm)
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Dave has been doing trail work at Mt Agamenticus, in the Maine Woods , and on the Appalachian Traill for over 15 years. Enjoys being outside and bringing others along with him. When not doing trail work, he leaves the trails for bike touring and kayak camping adventures.

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I'm a passionate four-season hiker, conquering all 48 NH four-thousand-footers and exploring Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. I love paddling rivers, kayaking the coast, biking, running, and cross-country skiing. As the Maine Chapter Trails Chair since 2019, I seamlessly blend professional expertise with outdoor passion, serving as a valuable community leader.

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