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SUMMARY:Enjoy Trail and Water Activities in the Shawnee National Forest\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Join this project in the beautiful rolling hills of Southern Illinois to help maintain trails! \nDuring your downtime\, volunteers will have the opportunity to experience a variety of scenic hikes or get on the water by canoeing nearby lakes and rivers within a short driving distance of the dormitory-style lodging. Explore the Garden of the Gods\, Jackson Falls\, Bell Smith Springs\, Inspiration Point\, Cache River\, Lake Glendale and more. There are multiple visitor centers in the area including Cache River Wetlands Center\, Giant City Visitor Center\, and Crab Orchard Visitor Center. \nOn this project\, the crew will work on trail maintenance along the East Branch Cedar Creek trail on SNF property\, addressing downed trees and branches across the trail from recent wind and ice storms\, hardening creek crosses by constructing trail structures using cedar logs and creek rocks\, addressing erosion issues\, as well as ‘brushing’ of vegetative overgrowth encroaching into the trail corridor. This work will require a short hike in\, and a majority of the day spent in a remote Wilderness setting\, away from bathrooms\, running water\, and other modern conveniences. A variety of tasks from heavy lifting and crushing rock to tamping dirt and lopping (cutting) branches will be completed. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/shawnee-national-forest-il-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Shawnee National Forest\, 345 State Highway 145 N\,\, Simpson\, IL\, 62985\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Registration Rate! Wayne National Forest\, OH - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:USE CODE: 2024WayneNFVV for a special registration fee of $250 thanks to grant funding received for this project. To register at this price please select “First Trip of the Year” registration cost. Additional trip discount not available for this special rate. \nHelp repair the Vesuvius Recreation Area hiking trails in Wayne National Forest\, Ohio’s only national forest! The Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area is the Wayne National Forest’s premier developed recreation site and is named after the historic Vesuvius Iron Furnace. The rugged hills and out-cropping cliffs provide a scenic backdrop for this historical and beautiful site. It contains a 143-acre lake\, two family campgrounds and one group campground\, beach and swim area\, multiple picnic areas\, fishing\, boating\, hiking\, scenic overlook and an archery trail. This recreation area is home to the 46-mile Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System\, open from early spring to winter. \nOn this project\, trail work will consist of tread repair\, brushing\, adding signage\, and pruning of the Vesuvius Recreation Area hiking trails. Volunteers will be driven to strategic points along the trails and hike into the trail to begin work. On average\, Volunteers will be hiking 3 to 8 miles a day through varying elevations and steep terrain. OHVs are utilized to shuttle equipment and volunteers to work sites when possible.  \nDuring this trip\, Wayne National Forest’s average high temperature is 76°\, and average low temperature is 54°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage)\, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee)\, Kaskaskia\, Hopewell Culture\, and Adena Culture peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/wayne-national-forest-oh-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Wayne National Forest\, 6518 St Route 93\, Pedro\, OH\, 45659\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Registration Rate! Eagle Cap Wilderness\, OR - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:USE CODE: 2024EagleCapVV for a special registration fee of $250 thanks to grant funding received for this project. To register at this price please select “First Trip of the Year” registration cost. Additional trip discount not available for this special rate. \nJoin this popular trip and head into the Hurricane Creek drainage in the Eagle Cap Wilderness! \nThe Eagle Cap Wilderness lies in the heart of the Wallowa Mountains in northeastern Oregon on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The Hurricane Creek trail is a major access point for hikers and horses into the Eagle Cap Wilderness. View massive granite and limestone cliffs\, waterfalls\, and an abundance of wildflowers along the trail. Gradually climb across subalpine meadows alternating with timbered areas. This route will provide panoramic views of Sacajawea\, Matterhorn and Eagle Cap Peaks. Cross-country hiking in and around the basin provides spectacular views and photographic opportunities. \nVolunteers will work on constructing trail drainage structures such as water bars to prevent erosion\, installing check dams to reclaim sections of incised tread\, constructing a turnpike to get through a wet/muddy area\, clearing brush out of the trail corridor and restoration of campsites and/or fire rings near Echo and Billy Jones Lakes. Volunteers will depart from Hurricane Creek Trailhead and backpack into basecamp near the confluence of Billy Jones and Hurricane Creeks. Pack stock will carry all food and group gear\, giving volunteers time for a 4.5 mi hike with 1200 ft of gain. Volunteers will hike 1-5 miles daily with elevation gain of up to 3000 ft on backcountry trails. Volunteers may choose to drive their own vehicle or be transported in a Forest Service vehicle to the trailhead. Hurricane Creek Trailhead is about 10 miles from the initial meeting location in Enterprise\, OR and is accessible by passenger vehicle. Parking is limited so carpooling to the trailhead is encouraged. \nDuring this trip\, Eagle Cap Wilderness has an average high temperature of 83°\, and average low temperature of 58°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation\, Cayuse\, Umatilla and Walla Walla\, and Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/eagle-cap-wilderness-or-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Eagle Cap Wilderness\, 88401 Highway 82\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Registration Rate! Eldorado National Forest\, CA - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:USE CODE: 2024EldoradoNFVV for a special registration fee of $250 thanks to grant funding received for this project. To register at this price please select “First Trip of the Year” registration cost. Additional trip discount not available for this special rate. \nJoin this project to backpack into a stunning river valley of granite and pine trees and help restore access along this popular canyon trail. The Mokelumne River Canyon has been described as a smaller version of the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River in Yosemite National Park\, with sections of the canyon up to a mile deep. \nThis project will take place deep in the Mokelumne Wilderness. Due to its remote location the trail system surrounding Munson Meadow has fallen into a state of disrepair and is in need of significant cross-cut work. This project will involve a base camp at the Munson Meadow Trailhead which will require volunteers to hike to the location as very high clearance 4×4 would be needed to get there by vehicle. The work will involve tree removal and treadwork on the Munson Meadow Trail and the surrounding trails to Cole Creek\, Long and Black Rock Lakes. The hike to the base camp is a challenging 7.5 mile hike with around 1\,400 feet of elevation gain. Hikes to the project site will vary from 1 to 3 miles. \nDuring this trip\, Eldorado National Forest’s average high temperature is 91°\, and average low temperature is 67°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Nisenan and Wašišiw Ɂítdeʔ (Washoe) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/eldorado-national-forest-ca-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Eldorado National Forest\, 30001 Plasse Rd\, Pioneer\, CA\, 95666\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Registration Rate! Wayne National Forest\, OH - Volunteer Vacations 2023
DESCRIPTION:USE CODE: 2023USFSWayneVV for a special registration fee of $200 thanks to grant funding received for this project. To register at this price please select “First Trip of the Year” registration cost.  Additional trip discount not available for this special rate. \nHelp repair the Backpacker Trail in Wayne National Forest\, all from the modern comforts of a brand new campground! The Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area is the Wayne National Forest’s premier developed recreation site and is named after the historic Vesuvius Iron Furnace. The rugged hills and out-cropping cliffs provide a scenic backdrop for this historical and beautiful site. It contains a 143-acre lake\, two family campgrounds and one group campground\, beach and swim area\, multiple picnic areas\, fishing\, boating\, hiking\, scenic overlook and an archery trail. This recreation area is home to the 46-mile Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System\, open from early spring to winter. \nOn this project\, trail work will consist of tread repair\, drainage\, and pruning of the backpacker trail. Volunteers will access the project site via a paved road within a mile of camping location. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage)\, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee)\, Kaskaskia\, Hopewell Cultureand Adena Culture peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/wayne-national-forest-oh-volunteer-vacations-2023/
LOCATION:Wayne National Forest\, 6518 St Route 93\, Pedro\, OH\, 45659\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chugach National Forest\, AK - Volunteer Vacations 2023
DESCRIPTION:This remote backcountry project will take place on the beautiful Lost Lake Trail just north of Seward\, Alaska! The project  consists of rebuilding a step and run structure and additional trail maintenance as time allows. Most of the trail work will take place within half mile of our designated campsite on the Lost Lake trail. There is an 80-foot section of existing native spruce step and run that has rotted and needs to be replaced. After demolishing the existing structure\, we will be using yellow cedar 4x10s that have been cached near the worksite to construct a new structure. Work will be strenuous at times and involve hiking with tools\, heavy lifting of large pieces of lumber\, dirt work with pulaskis\, shovels and picks\, and a lot of teamwork. There will be chainsaw use\, however volunteers will not be permitted to use chainsaws. We will construct the new structure and the approaches. If time permits\, we will work on some light brushing and drainage work. On Wednesday\, our off day\, the camp location well situates the crew to go on a world renown hike up to Lost Lake with ample time to enjoy the mind-expanding views.  \nThe project lumber will be brought to the worksite by snowmachine the winter before the project. The tools\, group camp gear\, and most of the group’s food will be helicoptered to the campsite location a few days prior to the start of the project. The work tools will then need to be carried about half a mile from the campsite to the worksite at the start of the project. Volunteers will be responsible for packing in all their personal gear such as tent\, sleeping bag and pad\, clothes\, comforts\, etc. about 3.75 miles from the trailhead to the designated campsite on the Lost Lake trail. Everyone will get dirty and tired\, and it will be a fun and productive week in an amazing location! \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Dena’ina Ełnena and Dënéndeh peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/chugach-national-forest-ak-volunteer-vacations-2023/
LOCATION:Chugach National Forest\, AK\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eagle Cap Wilderness\, OR - Volunteer Vacations 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join this popular trip and head into the upper Imnaha River drainage in the Eagle Cap Wilderness! Volunteers will depart from the Indian Crossing Trailhead and backpack into a feature of the Imnaha River known as Blue Hole. Pack stock will carry all food and group gear\, giving us time for a 2-mile hike into base camp with 500 ft of elevation gain. Volunteers will need to carry their personal gear ONLY. \nThe trail provides spectacular views of the Imnaha River drainage along with views of the high alpine peaks of Wallowa Mountains. Work will include brushing and constructing trail drainage features such as water bars\, French drains\, and possibly turnpikes. Some lighter trail maintenance\, such as log-out and campsite rehabilitation\, may also be on the docket if time allows.  \nVolunteers will hike 1-3 miles with about 500 feet of elevation gain per workday\, traveling on backcountry trails and occasionally off trail. The Forest Service will provide transportation from the meeting location in Enterprise\, OR. Volunteers wishing to drive their own vehicles are welcome to\, or you can leave your vehicle at the Forest Service headquarters in Enterprise. Indian Crossing Trailhead is 45 miles from Enterprise on an entirely paved road. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Cayuse\, Umatilla and Walla Walla\, Nimiipuu (Nez Perce)\, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/eagle-cap-wilderness-or-volunteer-vacations-2023/
LOCATION:Eagle Cap Wilderness\, 88401 Highway 82\, Enterprise\, OR\, 97828\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Registration Rate! Eldorado National Forest\, CA - Volunteer Vacations 2023
DESCRIPTION:USE CODE: 2023USFSEldoradoVV for a special registration fee of $200 thanks to grant funding received for this project. To register at this price please select “First Trip of the Year” registration cost.  Additional trip discount not available for this special rate. \nJoin this project to backpack into a stunning river valley of granite and pine trees and help restore access along this popular canyon trail. The Mokelumne River Canyon has been described as a smaller version of the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River in Yosemite National Park. Sections of the canyon are up to a mile deep. Granite is predominate and the Munson Meadow trail is in some places a trail engineering marvel. The Munson Meadow trail is 9.5 miles long and is in need of trail maintenance. The trail was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The trail is relatively flat for 6 miles as it passes Long Lake at mile 4 where the first campsite is. After mile 6\, the trail drops steeply into the Mokelumne River Canyon. At mile 7.5 is the second camp\, which has incredible views overlooking the canyon. There are trail maintenance needs above and below both camps with the majority of the work needed at the second camp. Volunteers will support this work through brushing\, crosscut saw work\, and tread repair.  \nVolunteers will backpack and camp near the project worksite\, moving camp halfway through the trip. The first camp is four miles in with an elevation loss of 700′. The second camp is 3 miles further with an additional elevation gain & loss of 1600′. Daily hiking to work sites from the camping location will vary from less than a mile with an elevation gain/loss of 550 vertical feet near the 2nd camp site on up to 3 miles with an elevation gain/loss of 150 vertical feet near the first campsite. Volunteers will need to carry their personal gear and a portion of the food/tools/cooking gear to base camp. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Cayuse\, Umatilla and Walla Walla Wašišiw Ɂítdeʔ (Washoe) and Nisenan  peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/eldorado-national-forest-ca-volunteer-vacations-2023/
LOCATION:Eldorado National Forest\, 30001 Plasse Rd\, Pioneer\, CA\, 95666\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monongahela National Forest
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \n  \nTread restoration\, building rolling dips\, removing berm to out slope tread on segments of the the Blue Bend Loop Trail located in the Big Draft Wilderness on the Monongahela National Forest. There are various segments of this trail that require work varying from less than 50 feet to several hundred yards. The work site(s) will be selected based on number of crew members\, weather\, and crew experience. Hike in to the project will be approximately 1 mile. The project is within a Congressionally designated wilderness so use of hand tools is required. Tools including Pulaski’s\, fire rakes\, shovels\, rock bars\, hoes\, Mclouds\, soil tampers\, and gravel bags will be used and provided by the Forest Service. Forest Service staff will provide a safety briefing and training prior to crew engaging in work.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/monongahela-national-forest-4/
LOCATION:Monongahela National Forest\, 6263 Appalachian Highway\, Davis\, WV\, 26260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200726
DTSTAMP:20260519T081257
CREATED:20191211T185732Z
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SUMMARY:Monongahela National Forest\, Canaan Mountain Backcountry
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \n  \nCanaan Mountain Backcountry is located on a high elevation plateau ranging in elevations from 3\,100 to 4\,145 feet. This is a semi-primitive area that includes many seasonally wet places. Poor drainage from trail surfaces\, dense rhododendron thickets\, and broken bog crossing structure have diminished the quality of recreation opportunities in the area. This trail section currently doesn’t receive much day to day use due to present conditions\, making this a severely underutilized trail that could be part of a highly sought after backcountry loop. Trail use does still occur which has caused mud filled spots to widen and worsen. On Lindy Run Trail\, the focus will be on both the demolition and construction phases of a boardwalk replacement project. This trail will provide a greater variety of backcountry loop options that can include a branch off to visit Table Rock\, one of the most gorgeous overlooks in the area. This project is priority for the ranger district because it will link up already accomplished work in the area to provide for a better overall experience for locals and visitors alike. In 2018\, a group of American Hiking Society Volunteers replaced a similar boardwalk on Pointy Knob Trail # 139 which connects to Lindy Run and other trails on Canaan Mountain.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/monongahela-national-forest-3/
LOCATION:Monongahela National Forest\, Canaan Mountain Backcountry\, 2499 North Fork Highway\, Petersburg\, WV\, 26847\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200726
DTSTAMP:20260519T081257
CREATED:20191211T185724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T212830Z
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SUMMARY:Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness\, Superior National Forest
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \n  \nBe a part of the stewardship legacy of the first long-distance wilderness hiking and backpacking trail in Minnesota! The Border Route Trail is a rugged 65-mile-long hiking trail that traverses the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in the far northeast corner of Minnesota and follows the international border between Minnesota and Ontario. The trail follows ridgelines wherever feasible\, offering expansive views across the BWCAW and Canada. It is rugged and primitive in nature\, providing solitude and a true wilderness experience to those looking for something off of the beaten path. In March 2019\, the Border Route Trail became an official part of the North Country Trail: a National Scenic Trail currently under construction that stretches 4\,600 miles from North Dakota to Vermont. Downed trees and patches of thick brush are common obstacles on the trail. This particular Volunteer Vacation will focus on using primitive hand tools (such as saws and nippers) to remove fallen trees and trim back vegetation from the trail. Additional tasks may involve some maintenance of and improvement to designated campsites. We will camp in the wilderness backcountry at a designated site and daytrip to the work location\, sometimes commuting via canoe to portions of the trail. Come enjoy a very unique experience and some of the best of the BWCAW!
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/boundary-waters-canoe-area-wilderness-superior-national-forest-2/
LOCATION:Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness\, Superior National Forest\, 2020 W. Hwy 61\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200719
DTSTAMP:20260519T081257
CREATED:20191211T185729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T185919Z
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SUMMARY:Custer Gallatin National Forest
DESCRIPTION:PROJECT CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \nThis project consists of general trail clearing and maintenance on trails in the Clark’s Fork River drainage and the Beartooth Plateau on the Custer Gallatin National Forest in the Cooke City\, MT area. Trail clearing and maintenance includes clearing downed trees across trails\, cleaning of water bars\, and removing trailside brush using primitive tools such as crosscut saws\, axes\, shovels\, pulaski’s\, and loppers. Maintenance may also include some work repairing or installing new trail structures such as turnpikes or puncheons. Work will consist of day trips that involve hiking 6 to 10 miles per day while conducting trail work. Volunteer crews will be supervised and will work directly with some of the district’s trail crew. Most of this project work will occur within the picturesque Absaroka Beartooth-Wilderness. Volunteers would stay at the Forest Service Cooke City work station\, a rustic log cabin located 2 miles from Cooke City\, MT. Shower and laundry facilities are available. Goals for week would be clear out as many miles of trails as possible in this area that contains more than 50 miles hiking and horseback riding trails as they emerge from the winters snow pack.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/custer-gallatin-national-forest-3/
LOCATION:Custer Gallatin National Forest\, 620 HWY 212\, Cooke City\, MT\, 59020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200617
DTSTAMP:20260519T081257
CREATED:20191211T185736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200423T175901Z
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SUMMARY:Salmon Challis National Forest
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \nThere are multiple trails that leave from the Historic Loon Creek Guard Station\, where the volunteers will be housed\, that lead to Wilderness. Because motorized/mechanized equipment is not allowed in designated Wilderness areas\, the Forest Service clears downed trees that have fallen across the trail with cross cut saws. Volunteers will receive training in the use and care of our 100 year old saws to be able to safely clear trail. There is light trail maintenance that we will be working on as well\, such as water drainage dips and some light brushing. \nBecause of the logistical challenges here on the Salmon-Challis the AHS workweek Will NOT BE the standard “Monday through Friday” but instead will be a Wednesday through Tuesday one. We will meet at the Challis office on Wednesday\, June 10 at 1pm. We will make sure everyone’s got what they need for the week then travel three hours to the Guard Station. Work will begin the following morning at 7am for an 8hr day\, with a half hour lunch break. The following day\, Friday\, will be similar. Saturday will be a free day where volunteers can explore the hot springs nearby or there are excellent fishing and hiking opportunities or great places to just set up a hammock and read. Our next two work days will be Sunday and Monday then we will pack up and drive out on Tuesday morning. We will cut our way up the “Pioneer” and “Trail” trails then hike back to the Guard Station at the end of the day. As we cut we will progressively get farther into the wilderness each day\, or we can move on to another trail to provide for shorter hikes\, depending on the aspirations of the group.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/salmon-challis-national-forest/
LOCATION:Salmon Challis National Forest\, 311 US Highway 93\, Challis\, ID\, 83226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200606
DTSTAMP:20260519T081257
CREATED:20191211T185727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T210045Z
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SUMMARY:Chugach National Forest
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \nInvasive weed control is a vital and ongoing effort on the Chugach National Forest! We have relatively few infestations\, thus our work in controlling weeds has a huge impact. Volunteers will be traveling via train (no additional fee) to Spencer Glacier and Lake area to control dandelions and other non-natives along trails and developed sites. Work will consist of a 4-mile hike with 1\,500′ elevation gain. The crew will stay at Spencer until Wednesday before departing to camp at Porcupine Campground in Hope\, AK to control non-native species along Hope Point or Gull Rock Trail. Hope Point Trail is extremely steep and climbs approximately 3\,500′ in about 2 miles. The group will also control European bird cherry in the town of Hope.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/chugach-national-forest-3/
LOCATION:Chugach National Forest\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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