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AMC 150 at Noble View: Trail Work Portion

AMC 150 at Noble View: Trail Work Portion

AMC 150 at Noble View: Trail Work Portion

AMC 150 at Noble View: Trail Work Portion

AMC 150 at Noble View: Trail Work Portion

AMC 150 at Noble View: Trail Work Portion

AMC 150 at Noble View: Trail Work Portion

Location: Russell, MA
Date: 23‑May‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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Join us in the morning for our AMC 150 celebration at Noble View for some volunteer trail maintenance throughout our trail network. Work along AMC staff in an effort to address common erosion and maintenance concerns along our trails so that we can ensure a safe and enjoyable recreation experience to all who visit Noble View!
We will convene at the parking lot for the All Person's Trail and venture up to the trails tool shed promptly at 9:00 AM. At the shed, we will discuss tool safety and distribute tools and PPE to all participants. From there, we will venture on to the northeast portion of Border Trail from the Gantt Trail connection. Our plan for the day will be to address erosion and trail safety concerns by benching an even tread on the trail surface. This will involve using grubbing tools to dig into the earth and tamp down the newly exposed mineral soil. No prior trail experience is required to join for this event; all are welcome!
Stick around after the maintenance portion to join in on our celebration and stewardship event beginning at 1:00 PM. Please register for that portion of the event here.
Refer to the registration page for more information.

AMC 150 Bonus! NET Section 4/5 Trailhead Cleanup on Relay Day

Location: Holyoke, MA
Date: 25‑May‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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Join Section adopters Pat Henry and Heather Aieta for a special addition to the hike 150 relay. After the Section 4 team completes their leg of the journey, Heather will meet up with Section 5 Section adopter, Pat Henry, to lead a much-needed cleanup of post-winter trailhead trash.
Starting on Apremont Way, we will spend as much time as volunteers are able to help. We will provide grabbers, bags, gloves, and safety vests. Please bring your own water, sun/bug protection, and pants are recommended due to the brush we may be picking through. A survey will be sent to see if participants want to gather afterwards for a post-cleanup snack.
Refer to the registration page for more information.

A.T. Corridor Boundary Work - Blotz Rd, Day 2

Location: Washington, MA
Date: 26‑May‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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Come join us in maintaining the boundary lines of the land corridor that protects the A.T. We will be working south of Blotz Rd in Washington, MA, completing the section started on May 5. We start by hiking 1 mile, then locating yellow corridor blazes and clearing the boundary line as we work our way back toward the cars. Work is mostly clipping brush and small trees with hand tools to maintain a clear line of sight. We will also record data at survey markers. We will be following a straight compass course up and down hills. Pace will be slow, and brush may be heavy at times. Stooping is required to clip brush as we walk along. Expect to be in the woods the entire day.
Dress in layers for the expected weather. Wear sturdy boots for hilly off-trail grades, and long pants. Long sleeves are recommended, and orange visibility vests or clothing are encouraged. Bring work gloves, an extra layer and rain gear. Bring your own loppers if you have some but leader will have some to borrow. Carry lunch/snack and plenty of water to drink. Take precautions against ticks by treating outerwear with permethrin following the manufacturer's instructions. Check for ticks soon after arriving back home.
Refer to the registration page for more information.

National Trails Day: Trail Maintenance at Cheshire Cobble

Location: Cheshire, MA
Date: 06‑Jun‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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We'll celebrate National Trails Day with opportunities to give back to the AT (and maybe snag some SWAG). We'll be meeting at 8:30 at Diane's Twist for some breakfast goodies, then we'll head out for some basic trail maintenance on the AT for 1.5 miles up to Cheshire Cobbles, with a lunch break at the top.
Route is moderate, with some short, steep sections. Work will be slow paced and include digging with hand tools. Dress for the expected weather, and wear sturdy shoes. Work gloves and long pants are recommended. Bring lunch/snacks and water to drink.

A.T. Overnight Site Maintenance: Laurel Ridge Campsite

Location: Mount Washington, MA
Date: 13‑Jun‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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We will maintain the tent pads and trails at this A.T. campsite near the CT border. We'll also install some numbered campsite signs. Work will be digging and raking the dirt tent pads, clipping encroaching brush, light carpentry to install signs, brushing in social trails.
This is likely a half-day project, but there's an excellent viewpoint for our lunch break nearby. A short easy hike to the worksite. Because of limited parking, we will car pool approximately 2 miles from the initial meeting location at the Mount Washington SF Headquarters.
Dress for the expected weather, wear sturdy shoes. Long pants and work gloves are recommended. Bring lunch/snack and water to drink.
Refer to the registration page for more information.

Hemlock Shelter Maintenance

Location: Mount Washington, MA
Date: 20‑Jun‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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The Hemlocks Shelter on the A.T. is in need of some exterior cleaning and painting. It was last painted 20 years ago. There will be some ladder work, but most of the painting can be done at ground level. There is an easy 1/2 mile hike with one short steep section on bare rock between the meeting location and the work site.
The paint we are using will permanently stain clothing, so choose your wardrobe accordingly. It will wash off of your skin, but work gloves might be a good idea.
Dress for the expected weather, wear sturdy shoes. Bring lunch/snack and water to drink.
Refer to the registration page for more information.

Walling Mtn, A.T. Repairs: Day 1

Location: Becket, MA
Date: 27‑Jun‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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We'll start repairs on an eroded section of the A.T. on the north side of Walling Mtn in October Mtn State Forest. Work on site will include digging with hand tools and moving rocks weighing up to 100lbs on sloping ground.
Access to the site will be an approximately 1.3 mile hike on the Finerty ORV Trail off of Becket Rd on flat ground carrying trail tools. We will meet at the October Mountain State Forest Becket Rd ORV parking area.
Refer to the registration page for more information.

Walling Mtn, A.T. Repairs: Day 2

Location: Becket, MA
Date: 27‑Jun‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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If necessary, we'll complete the work started on June 27th and bring back the tools from the work site. Work site is an approximately 1.3 mile hike on flat ground from the October Mountain State Forest ORV parking on Becket Rd in Becket MA. Work will include digging with hand tools and carrying rocks weighing up to 100lbs on uneven ground.
Dress for the weather. Wear sturdy footwear. Bring plenty of water and lunch/snack. Sturdy shoes and work gloves are a must. Long pants are highly recommended.
Refer to the registration page for more information.

Field Edge Maintenance, A.T. Lands

Location: Cheshire, MA
Date: 07‑Jul‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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We will be working with young people from Overland Summers to clear brush, small trees and overhanging branches that are encroaching on the edges of an open field maintained for the A.T. If this is not cleared regularly, mechanized equipment cannot fully cut and maintain the field. Open areas create important "edge habitat" where fields meet the tree line. This supports a diverse mix of species, creating habitat for both forest dwellers and those that prefer grasslands.
Work will consist of cutting and stacking brush, shrubs and small trees. Work will be primarily with hand tools. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants (even if the weather is hot). Work gloves are required as some plants will be thorny. Protect yourself from the sun with a hat and sunscreen. Deter ticks by treating clothing with permethrin according to the manufacturer's instructions. Apply insect repellant to exposed skin prior to work.
Work area is a half-mile walk on flat ground from the meeting location.
Refer to the registration page for more information.

Trail Maintenance Near Blue Hill Rd

Location: Monterey, MA
Date: 18‑Jul‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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We will make repairs to the A.T. through a wet area adjacent to Blue Hill Rd in Monterrey. Work will include carrying lumber and rock weighing up to 100lbs short distances on flat, but muddy ground. Some light carpentry. Footing will be wet and muddy. Work will be with hand tools.
Dress for the expected weather, wear sturdy shoes (that will likely get wet and muddy). Work gloves and mosquito repellant are recommended. Parking is limited at the wok site, depending on the number of participants, we may park at near by Beartown State Forest and car pool to the work location.
Refer to the registration page for more information.

Trail Maintenance North of Home Rd

Location: Sheffield, MA
Date: 21‑Jul‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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We will work with youth from Overland Summers clipping back brush and clearing water bars on this popular section of the A.T. We'll be moving slowly on this moderate to steep terrain, covering as much as 2 miles of trail. Work will be with hand tools to clip back encroaching brush and clear clogged drainage channels to reduce erosion.
We'll attempt to time our work so lunch will be at a broad overlook of the Housatonic valley in the southern Berkshires. So do bring lunch/snacks and water to drink. Wear sturdy shoes. Work gloves and bug repellant are recommended.
Refer to the registration page for more information.

Overnight Site Maintenance, Wilbur Clearing

Location: Adams, MA
Date: 25‑Jul‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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We will do some basic maintenance and cleaning at the popular Wilbur Clearing Campsite near Mt Greylock. We'll do some regrading and defining of the tent pads, installing some signs, clip some brush, clean up the shelter and fire ring area, and maybe paint some stuff too.
There is a 1/2 mile walk on flat trail from the meeting location to the work area. This will likely be less than a full day's work, and there will be an optional additional 1/2 mile uphill climb to an iconic overlook of Williamstown, the Taconics and Green Mountains to wrap up the day for anyone interested.
Dress for the expected weather, wear sturdy shoes. Work gloves and bug repellant are recommended. Bring lunch/snack and water to drink.
Refer to the registration page for more information.

Trail Maintenance, A.T. on Mt Williams

Location: North Adams, MA
Date: 04‑Aug‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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We will be working with youth from Overland Summers to perform routine maintenance on the section of the A.T. north of Mt Williams. We will focus on clearing debris and rebuilding drainage channels that direct rainwater off of the trail, reducing erosion. Work will be primarily digging with hand tools and occasionally carrying rock weighing up to 50lbs. We may also clip back some brush from alongside the trail. Work will extend as far as 1 mile uphill on rough trail from the meeting location.
Dress for the expected weather, wear sturdy shoes. Work gloves and bug repellant are recommended. Bring lunch/snacks and water to drink.
Refer to the registration page for more information.

Painting Upper Goose Pond Cabin: Day 1

Location: Lee, MA
Date: 08‑Aug‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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We'll be painting the south facing side of Upper Goose Pond Cabin, a much beloved overnight facility for hikers on the A.T. Work will consist first of scraping off any loose paint, then applying a fresh coat of bright red paint. Some work will be on ladders, but there's plenty of square footage that can be covered standing on the ground.
Paint will wash off skin but will permanently stick to clothing - don't wear your new trail clothes to this one. Approx. 1/2 mile, moderate, uphill hike to the work site. The day is planned so we'll have time for a dip in the pond before heading back to the meeting location. Rain will cancel this event.
Dress for the expected weather (and bring swimwear if you want a post-work dip). Work gloves and a hat are recommended. Also bring lunch/snack and water to drink.
Refer to the registration page for more information.

Painting Upper Goose Pond Cabin: Day 2

Location: Lee, MA
Date: 09‑Aug‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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We have this second day of painting work in case we get rained out on Saturday, or if there's more painting to do. Same info applies. Approx 1/2 mile uphill moderate hike to the work site. We'll plan on some swimming time after we wrap up work for the day.
The paint will permanently stain your clothes, but can be washed off skin (but not while you are in the pond). Both ladder and ground work are needed.
Dress for the expected weather, bring lunch/snack and water to drink. Work gloves are recommend. Bring a hat.
Refer to the registration page for more information.
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