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SUMMARY:Learn Trail Building Skills with Indoor Lodging in Allegany State Park\, NY (Back by Popular Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Build Trail Experience in Allegany State Park “the wilderness playground of Western New York” and the nationally recognized North Country Scenic Trail! Special 1-Year Membership to Finger Lakes Trail Conference included! \nJoin the Finger Lakes Trail Conference at Allegany State Park for the third year of a multiyear effort to revitalize the 20.6 miles of Finger Lakes Trail /North Country National Scenic Trail! This project will build upon the five-year partnership between the American Hiking Society and the Finger Lakes Trail Conference which has rehabilitated over 20 miles of trail. \nVolunteer tasks will be varied\, promising participants an opportunity to participate in different types of trailwork throughout the week. Work tasks will include staining a lean-to\, building bridges\, cleaning up the general area; water control improvements including drainage cleaning\, installation of water bars/rolling dips and removing slough and berms from trail benching; and brush clearing and blazing. Skills training will be provided as necessary. \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. \nAvg. Temperature: \nTypical weather for this area during this season has highs of around 55–60°F and lows of 35–40°F. Mid-October in western New York is cool and crisp with increasing chances of rain and some chilly\, damp days. \nSample Schedule:  \nDay 1: Arrival \nTypically meet in the afternoon for check in\, introductions\, orientation\, and camp setup. (Time/place TBD) \nDay 2: Work Day \nEnjoy a hearty breakfast\, pack lunches\, and be on the trail between 8 AM and 9 AM \nLunch and plenty of other breaks will be included. \nWrap up the work day in the late afternoon and head back to camp and enjoy a few hours of daylight for free time. \nReconvene at a chosen time for dinner. \nAfter dinner has been cleaned up\, evenings offer plenty of  time to relax\, sit around the campfire and get to know your fellow crew members\, or enjoy more free time. \nDay 3: Work Day \nDay 4: Rest Day (Specific Day on Trip Will Be Confirmed By Host) \nYour choice! Explore the area\, take a recreational hike\,  tour local attractions\, or hang out at camp. Group excursions can be planned or set-out on your own. \nDay 5: Work Day \nDay 6: Work Day \nDay 7: Departure \nPack up and clean up\, celebrate your accomplishments\, wish each other a fond farewell\, and depart. Please note: This schedule is subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. Any updates will be communicated to the group. \nLand Acknowledgment:  \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Haudenosaunee\, and Erie people past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded these islands and mountain landscapes for countless generations\, and those who continue this stewardship today. This acknowledgement is one step in our ongoing commitment to uplift Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to learn about\, support\, and stand in solidarity with the Indigenous peoples whose lands we live\, work\, and recreate on.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/learn-trail-building-skills-with-indoor-lodging-in-the-finger-lakes-ny-back-by-popular-demand/
LOCATION:Allegany State Park\, 2373 Allegany State Park Rte 1\, Salamanca\, NY\, 14779\, United States
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SUMMARY:Learn Trail Building Skills in the Finger Lakes\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Build Trail Experience in the Finger Lakes and the nationally recognized North Country Scenic Trail! Special 1-Year Membership to Finger Lakes Trail Conference included! \nJoin Allegany State Park for the second year of a multiyear effort to revitalize the 20.6 miles of Finger Lakes Trail /North Country National Scenic Trail! This project will build upon the Four-year partnership between the American Hiking Society and the Finger Lakes Trail Conference which has rehabilitated over 20 miles of trail. Volunteers are needed to rehabilitate the Finger Lakes / North Country Scenic Trail through the Allegany State Park. \nVolunteer tasks will be varied\, giving volunteers an opportunity to participate in and learn different types of trailwork throughout the week. Specific projects this year will include reroofing and staining a lean-to (shelter)\, cleaning up the general area\, water control improvements including drainage cleaning\, installation of water bars/rolling dips (to divert water) and removing slough and berms from trail benching\, vegetation clearing and blazing. Detailed instruction and guidance for each task will be provided\, so join this project to build your trail maintenance skillset! \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/allegany-state-park-ny-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Allegany State Park\, 2373 Allegany State Park Rte 1\, Salamanca\, NY\, 14779\, United States
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SUMMARY:Allegany State Park\, NY - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Come explore Western New York’s Allegany State Park – home to 65\,000 acres of primitive forested valleys\, and un-glaciated landscape.  \nThe project is a multi-year effort to revitalize the 20.6 miles of Finger Lakes Trail /North Country National Scenic Trail within Allegany State Park. Volunteers will work together to reroof and stain a lean-to\, install switchbacks on a steep section of trail\, replace 12 feet of at bridge\, drainage cleaning\, installation of water bars/rolling dips and removing slough and berms from trail benching\, repair an outhouse and cleaning up the general area and brush clearing and blazing. Volunteers will be driven to the closest trailhead\, and day hike to the project site. Depending on the assigned work for the day\, the volunteers may return to the dropoff trailhead or another trailhead if it is closer. \nDuring this trip\, Allegany State Park’s average high temperature is 74°\, and average low temperature is 52°. \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 Erie and Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) 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/allegany-state-park-ny-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Allegany State Park\, 2373 Allegany State Park Rte 1\, Salamanca\, NY\, 14779\, United States
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