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Compass Skills for A.T. Corridor Monitors

Location: Monterey, MA
Date: 02‑May‑2026
Activity: training
Difficulty: N/A
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This compass class is designed for Appalachian Trail (A.T.) corridor boundary monitors but others are welcome if space is available. We will be working off-trail in National Park Service lands surrounding the A.T. in Great Barrington/Monterrey, MA. We will be using compasses and original survey maps to locate the trail land boundaries and survey monuments, ignoring the yellow paint markings.
Each participant will have a chance to plot and follow a compass course between monuments. Bring your own compass if you have one, but additional compasses will be available for use. We will also spend some time working with GPS phone apps (Gaia and Google Maps) to plot a route from the boundary to the trail and vice versa.
Dress in layers for the expected weather. Wear sturdy boots for hilly off-trail grades, and long pants. Long sleeves are recommended. Bring an extra layer and rain gear. 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.

A.T. Corridor Boundary Work - Gulf Rd

Location: Dalton, MA
Date: 03‑May‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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Enjoy the backstage of the A.T. Visit places no hiker has ever seen. Join us in maintaining the boundary lines of the land corridor that protect the A.T. We will be working north of Gulf Rd. in Dalton. Work will include finding and clearing the boundary by clipping brush and small trees with hand tools to maintain a clear line of sight, and painting yellow blazes along the boundary. We will be working off-trail, mostly in remote areas.
Pace will be slow, route includes moving up and down hills, and brush may be heavy at times. Stooping 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. Bring work gloves, an extra layer and rain gear. Bring your own loppers if you have some but leader will have some to borrow. Note for those who choose to paint that the yellow boundary paint cannot be removed from clothing, so don't wear your best trail duds. 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.

A.T. Corridor Boundary Work - Rte 23 Great Barrington

Location: Monterey, MA
Date: 04‑May‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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Come learn about the Appalachian Trail off the beaten path. Join us in maintaining the boundary lines of the land corridor that protect the A.T. We will be working near Rte 23 in Great Barrington. Work will include finding and clearing the boundary by clipping brush and small trees with hand tools to maintain a clear line of sight, and recording data at survey markers. We will be working off-trail, mostly in remote areas. Pace will be slow, route includes moving up and down hills, and brush may be heavy at times. Some stooping 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. 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.

A.T. Corridor Boundary Work - Blotz Rd

Location: Washington, MA
Date: 05‑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 protect the A.T. We will be working south of Blotz Rd in Washington, MA. We start by hiking 0.5 mile of the A.T. to our work area, then locating yellow corridor blazes and clearing the boundary line by clipping brush and small trees with hand tools to maintain a clear line of sight. We also recording data at survey markers. We will be working off-trail, mostly in remote areas. Pace will be slow, route includes moving up and down hills, and brush may be heavy at times. Stooping 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. 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.

Upper Goose Pond Cabin Maintenance Day

Location: Lee, MA
Date: 09‑May‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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The day before it opens for the season, we'll perform maintenance at the Cabin and adjacent campsites. In addition to other general maintenance this will include replacing the roof and some rotting siding on one of the privies and then applying a fresh coat of stain. Work will not involve contact with human waste, but will involve some light carpentry, painting and carrying materials up hill for a short distance.
Approx 1/2 mile walk to the work area on moderate trail. Dress for the expected weather, wear sturdy shoes bring lunch/snacks and water to drink. Work gloves recommended. With enough time and personnel we may also install the dock on this trip, or wait until the following day.

Open Upper Goose Pond Cabin for the Season

Location: Lee, MA
Date: 10‑May‑2026
Activity: trail work
Difficulty: N/A
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We'll open this iconic hiker stop for the season. Work will include removing and storing shutters, installing the dock, setting up the kitchen and dishwashing station. General sweeping and cleaning of the Cabin.
Dress for the expected weather (most work will be out of doors). Bring lunch/snacks, and water to drink. Wear sturdy shoes. Work gloves recommended. If you would like to participate working on the dock, bring footwear and clothing suitable for wading in the pond. Most of the day's work does not include installing the dock.

Invasives Management: Shaker Campsite Area

Location: Lee, MA
Date: 16‑May‑2026
Activity: conservation
Difficulty: N/A
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We've tackled the invasives in the Shaker CS area several times previously, so this follow up visit will be focus on the surviving invasives. Garlic mustard will surely be up and ready to remove and remnant winged euonomyous and barberry will also be our targets.
Mostly this will be a hand pulling, bagging and removal job. We'll be working near, but off the Trail. Work involves stooping and bending to pull up the plants. This is a great opportunity for kids and families to help the Trail.
Pace will be slow on generally flat terrain. We'll likely be out most of the day so bring lunch/snacks and water to drink. Wear sturdy shoes. Long pants and work gloves are recommended. Take precautions against ticks by treating outerwear with permethrin following the manufacturer’s instructions.

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.

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.
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