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SUMMARY:Wallowa-Whitman National Forest - Volunteer Vacations 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join our 2021 trip as we head for the spectacular Maxwell Lake nested high in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. We’ll depart the Maxwell Lake Trailhead along the Lostine Wild and Scenic River and backpack into the basin that holds this alpine gem. Pack stock will carry all food and group gear\, giving us time for a 4-mile hike into base camp. The trail provides spectacular views of the Lostine River drainage and Hurricane Divide to the east. As the trail ascends towards the lake views of the Eagle Cap Peak can be seen to the south-east. Our camp for the week is located just below Maxwell Lake. We’ll be located just off-trail nestled in a high alpine meadow between the towering spires of Flagstaff Point and Elkhorn Peak. Views abound from this incredibly scenic location! Work will include restoration of rehabilitating camp sites and user created trails around the lake\, the rehabilitation of an old search and rescue helicopter landing zone (includes piling and potential burning of old cut trees and stumps) and trail maintenance (building check dams\, drain dips\, water bars; brushing; possible light log-out). \nCURRENT COVID TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE (Link)
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/wallowa-whitman-national-forest-volunteer-vacations-2021/
LOCATION:Wallowa-Whitman National Forest\, 88401 Hwy. 82\, Enterpise\, OR\, 97828\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210725
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
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SUMMARY:Monongahela National Forest - Volunteer Vacations 2021
DESCRIPTION:Seneca Creek Backcountry offers something for everyone seeking adventure. This area boasts some of the best native trout fishing and backpacking loops that transport visitors through a diverse collection of ecosystems. Nearly 60 miles of trails wind through stands of red spruce\, open meadows\, and along fast-flowing mountain streams with elevations ranging from 3\,000 feet to over 4\,800 feet. Seneca Creek Trail is the main artery of this area and is a launching point for many backpackers. Judy Springs Trail is an important connector for hikers and backpackers looking to climb their way up to Spruce Knob\, the highest point in West Virginia. As this trail cuts up the hillside through wildflower-filled meadows\, it begins to erode and damage sensitive habitats that it traverses. Stabilizing the trail through additions of drainage and tread armoring will improve user experience and safety as well as improved protection of the meadow ecosystem. \nCURRENT COVID TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE (Link)
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/monongahela-national-forest-volunteer-vacations-2021/
LOCATION:Monongahela National Forest\, 6263 Appalachian Highway\, Davis\, WV\, 26260\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210718
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
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SUMMARY:Chugach National Forest - Volunteer Vacations 2021
DESCRIPTION:Gull Rock trail in Hope\, Alaska is very scenic as it parallels the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet (well above high tide). The trail passes through diverse vegetation: birch-aspen woods; alder-choked gullies; spruce forests; tundra with tiny spruce\, mosses\, and low cranberry bushes; hemlock forests with a carpet of moss. Many breaks in the woods offer views of Turnagain Arm\, the shoreline\, and Denali (on clear days). Volunteers will camp in the Forest Service campground near the Gull Rock trail. This campground is about 2 miles beyond the main street in the town of Hope\, Alaska and overlooks the Turnagain Arm at the edge of a bluff. The majority of the trailwork will take place within 2½ miles of the Gull Rock trailhead. There are a total of 4 native no deck puncheons (small crossover bridges) between 12 and 14 feet long that are rotten and need to be replaced with treated dimensional lumber. The lumber is on or near the worksites. Work will be strenuous at times and involve both heavy lifting and dirt work with pulaskis and shovels. We will construct the new structures and their approaches\, maintain existing drainages by reestablishing and cleaning them out with hand tools\, chop roots out of the trail tread\, and repair and widen tread. Everyone will get dirty and tired and it will be a fun and productive week! \nCURRENT COVID TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE (Link) \nAnyone entering Alaska from another state or country are advised to: \nSubmit an Alaska Safe Travels form through the Alaska Safe Travels App and Arrive with proof of a qualifying negative molecular based COVID-19 test or Receive a COVID-19 test when you arrive in Alaska\, and follow strict social distancing until results arrive.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/chugach-national-forest-volunteer-vacations-2021/
LOCATION:Chugach National Forest\, AK\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210718
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SUMMARY:California Coastal National Monument - Volunteer Vacations 2021
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will work with CA State Park trail supervisors on the Trinidad State Beach trails\, a unit of Patricks Point State Park and a highlight of the CA Coastal National Monument. Located along the Trinidad coastline in northern California where the redwoods meet the Pacific Ocean\, these trails provide public access to the beach and tidepools. Trail distances are less than one mile each way from parking\, but the terrain is sloped and unlevel. Work will include restoration of existing trails including installation of crib steps\, and removal of invasive plants. Trail work will include moving materials (lumber\, beach boulders\, gravel\, logs)\, trail step construction\, trail drainage/water bars\, and brush clearing. The group campsite at Patricks Point State Park is located near the ocean\, tidepools\, and state park trails. The summer weather is moderate and enjoyable. \nCURRENT COVID TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE (Link) \n 
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/california-coastal-national-monument-volunteer-vacations-2021/
LOCATION:California Coastal National Monument\, Trinidad CA\, 4150 Patricks Point Drive\, Trinidad\, CA\, 95570\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210627
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
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SUMMARY:Grayson Highlands State Park - Volunteer Vacations 2021
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will spend most of the week re-routeing the Cabin Creek trail out of a drainage area. The new section is approximately 0.21 miles in length and will have to be laid by hand. If we are able to complete that section prior to weeks end\, we will work on some drainage issues closer to the creek on the same trail as well as some small projects on another trail closer to the campground. \nCURRENT COVID TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE (Link)
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/grayson-highlands-state-park-volunteer-vacations-2021/
LOCATION:Grayson Highlands State Park\, 829 Grayson Highland Lane\, Mouth of Wilson\, VA\, 24363\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201207
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T203907Z
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SUMMARY:Virgin Islands National Park
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \n  \nVirgin Islands National Park comprises about 70 percent of the island of St. John and is home to 30 miles of hiking trails\, over 20 historic ruins sites\, and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The island was devastated from Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the summer of 2017. Volunteers will be working on hiking trails as well as historical ruin maintenance and repairs within Virgin Islands National Park. Volunteers will work to maintain and stabilize park trails and historical ruins that have been severely damaged from hurricanes. The work will include running weed whackers\, clearing brush with loppers and hand saws\, grubbing\, digging and maintaining drains\, and cutting new tread.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/virgin-islands-national-park-6/
LOCATION:Virgin Islands National Park\, Cinnamon Bay Campground\, St. John\, USVI\, 00830\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201130
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
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SUMMARY:Virgin Islands National Park
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \n  \nVirgin Islands National Park comprises about 70 percent of the island of St. John and is home to 30 miles of hiking trails\, over 20 historic ruins sites\, and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The island was devastated from Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the summer of 2017. Volunteers will be working on hiking trails as well as historical ruin maintenance and repairs within Virgin Islands National Park. Volunteers will work to maintain and stabilize park trails and historical ruins that have been severely damaged from hurricanes. The work will include running weed whackers\, clearing brush with loppers and hand saws\, grubbing\, digging and maintaining drains\, and cutting new tread.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/virgin-islands-national-park-5/
LOCATION:Virgin Islands National Park\, Cinnamon Bay Campground\, St. John\, USVI\, 00830\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201115
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
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SUMMARY:Natchez Trace State Park
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \n  \nThis project will focus on re-routing a section of the 40 mile Red Leaves Backpacking Trail\, within the 48\,000 acre Natchez Trace State Park and Forest. Volunteers will learn about sustainable trail design\, trail maintenance\, and hone their trailbuilding skills utilizing various tools including Pulaskis and Mcleouds. The new trail segment will be built near the scenic 58 acre Cub Creek Lake. Trailbuilding each day will be moderate with hikes of less than one mile to the work site. Volunteers will have access to the parks fishing boats\, kayaks\, and pedal boats for afternoon relaxation. Also\, the 48\,000 acre recreation area boasts 4 lakes and nearly 50 miles of hiking trails\, and over 100 miles of multi-use trails.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/natchez-trace-state-park-3/
LOCATION:Natchez Trace State Park\, 24845 Natchez Trace Rd\, Wildersville\, TN\, 38388\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201101
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
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SUMMARY:Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \n  \nTrinity River National Wildlife Refuge is situated in a bottomland hardwood forest. Volunteers will be working on trail maintenance on the Knobby Knees and Great Egret Ridge Trails. These trails offer scenic views of symphonies of knobby knees peeking through the silent\, still waters of the backwood swamps\, Spanish moss hanging overhead in the bald cypress trees\, and\, if one is quiet enough\, alligators and other fauna peering back from the waters below Palmer Bayou Boardwalk. While the trails in the project areas total 16 miles\, this particular Volunteer Vacation will involve approximately 12 miles\, in total\, with no more than 5 miles of hiking per day. Tasks include removing fallen vegetation and limbs from the trail and trimming vegetation that could scratch or pose other inconveniences to hikers. Additional tasks may include cleaning kiosks and starting construction on an additional 3 miles of new trail. Trail construction consists of building a trail 5-8 feet wide where limb and vegetation removal will be the main focus. The project area is relatively flat. Very easy hiking.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/trinity-river-national-wildlife-refuge-3/
LOCATION:Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge\, 601 FM 1011\, Liberty\, TX\, 77575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201101
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T203932Z
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SUMMARY:Adirondack Park/Champlain Valley
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \n  \nVolunteers will help create new trails and maintain existing trails in the Champlain Area Trails (CATS) network of trails. Tasks may include building simple infrastructure like water bars\, small bridges\, etc.\, as well as clearing brush and small trees. CATS will provide the tools for the project.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/adirondack-park-champlain-valley-2/
LOCATION:Adirondack Park/Champlain Valley\, 126 Camp Dudley Road\, Westport\, NY\, 12993\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201019
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
CREATED:20191211T185724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T203938Z
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SUMMARY:Buckeye Trail\, Hocking State Forest
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \n  \nJoin us during the peak of fall foliage in Ohio’s Hocking Hills to relocate the BT off of roads and into Hocking State Forest\, Shieck and Little Rocky Hollow State Nature Preserves! Our project consists of new trail construction\, re-benching the trail tread\, heavy trail maintenance\, and vegetation management. Come and leave your mark on one of the most beautiful places our state has to offer!
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/buckeye-trail-hocking-state-forest/
LOCATION:Buckeye Trail\, Hocking State Forest\, 13200 Little Cola Rd\, Rockbridge\, Ohio\, 43149\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201018
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
CREATED:20191211T185739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T203944Z
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SUMMARY:Tonto National Forest - Arizona National Scenic Trail
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \n  \nThe Arizona National Scenic trail travels 800 miles across the state of Arizona between the Mexican border and Utah. It highlights the diversity of wild landscapes in Arizona from the iconic Sonoran desert to deep ponderosa forests. This project is located in the rugged and mysterious Superstition Mountains east of Phoenix and involves building approximately 1 mile of new trail to bypass a tricky road near the head of Cottonwood Canyon. This area was burned in the 2019 Woodbury fire\, but regrowth is coming back fast. Working on gently sloping terrain in rocky soils\, we’ll need to brush a corridor\, clear the tread and build some rock maintenance structures. We’ll be using standard digging tools such as picks\, shovels\, and McCleods as well as some lopping and sawing. Our camp will be close to the work site\, but each time we build more trail\, we’ll walk farther to access it.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/tonto-national-forest-arizona-national-scenic-trail/
LOCATION:Tonto National Forest – Arizona National Scenic Trail\, 1000 W Country Club Drive\, Payson\, AZ\, 85541\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201011
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
CREATED:20191211T185727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T203950Z
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SUMMARY:Cumberland Trail
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \n  \nVolunteers will be building trail in moderate to steep terrain to extend the footpath of the Cumberland Trail in East Tennessee. The Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail (CTSST) is a backcountry hiking trail that extends from a northern terminus at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park across eleven Tennessee counties along the Cumberland Plateau\, to a southern terminus at Signal Point\, part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in Signal Mountain\, Tennessee. Of 322+ planned miles of trail\, over 215 miles are currently open for public use. When complete\, the trail will connect three national Parks\, three Tennessee State Parks\, five State Natural Areas\, multiple Wildlife and Resource Management areas\, and a Tennessee State Forest. The Cumberland Trail will be Tennessee’s contribution to the Great Eastern Trail\, which will cross nine states and 1\,800 miles\, extending from Alabama to New York. Volunteers will use hand tools to prepare trail thread\, clear brush and roots\, and possibly construct steps and stream crossings.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/cumberland-trail/
LOCATION:Cumberland Trail\, 270 Glyph Parkway\, Pikeville\, TN\, 37367\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201004
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
CREATED:20191211T185730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200720T184808Z
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SUMMARY:Hungry Mother State Park
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \n  \nSince implementing the Trail Master Plan we have provided rehabilitation\, re-routes\, and new trail construction to bring our current trail inventory up to standards. It is crucial to provide sustainable trails and recreation areas to meet an increase demand for hiking trails. We will address current needs to make various trails more sustainable by installing rock armoring in areas that currently have drainage issues\, knicks\, rolling grade dips\, and corridor clearing\, out slope and de-berming. In addition to this we will also address areas of trail that need grooming by raking and removing small rocks\, leaves\, and leaf litter on the trail tread.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/hungry-mother-state-park-3/
LOCATION:Hungry Mother State Park\, 2854 Park Boulevard\, Marion\, VA\, 24354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200927
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
CREATED:20191211T185733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T203958Z
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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:20200920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200927
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SUMMARY:California Coastal National Monument\, Trinidad CA
DESCRIPTION:Trip CANCELLED due to COVID-19: \n  \nVolunteers will work on two public trails to spectacular beaches along the Trinidad coastline in northern California\, where the redwoods meet the Pacific Ocean. These are amazing ocean front public use areas that highlight the California Coastal National Monument’s offshore rocks and islands\, coastal forests\, sand bluffs and shoreline tidepools. We will replace trail steps at the Luffenholtz Beach Park vista point trail. We will also work on trail steps at the nearby Old Home Beach public trail. These trails offer scenic vistas and access to surf fishing and tidepool exploring. Last year’s volunteers loved their experience here. Trail distances are less than one mile from trail head downhill to the beach\, but include moderately difficult hiking on unleveled terrain. Work will include replacement of existing trail steps\, installation of new crib steps\, trail clearing and removal of invasive plants. Trail work will also include manual moving of materials (lumber\, beach boulders\, gravel\, logs)\, trail step construction\, digging trail drainage / water bars\, and clearing brush and ivy. The nearby group campsite is at Patricks Point State Park and includes warm showers and flush-toilet restrooms. Our small ‘city’ of Trinidad is recognized as a CA Coastal National Monument Gateway Community for its scenic vistas and community support of coastal conservation. The nearby city of Arcata\, a college town home to Humboldt State University\, has a downtown plaza and many social events.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/california-coastal-national-monument-trinidad-ca/
LOCATION:California Coastal National Monument\, Trinidad CA\, 4150 Patricks Point Drive\, Trinidad\, CA\, 95570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200927
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
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SUMMARY:Cherokee National Forest
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \n  \nVolunteers will be working on a 2.8 mile long trail that has not been worked on for over 10 years and was in danger of being decommissioned. But it will make a great loop hike when used in conjunction with the Benton MacKaye Trail/Sycamore Creek Trail. We will log out the trail in advance of the trip\, but we will need AHS volunteers to brush out the trail and restore areas of the tread. The trail drops about 2\,200 feet in elevation\, thus is quite steep. We will work on the upper half of the trail from the Whigg Meadow Road Trailhead on Monday and Tuesday\, then work on the lower half of the trail from the Pheasant Fields/Fish Hatchery Trailhead on Thursday and Friday. Volunteers will be housed in a cabin with facilities. There will be evening activities most nights and a free day on Wednesday.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/cherokee-national-forest/
LOCATION:Cherokee National Forest\, 225 Cherohala Skyway\, Tellico Plains\, TN\, 37385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200920
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
CREATED:20191211T185719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T204026Z
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SUMMARY:Appalachian Trail
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \n  \nHelp protect the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) and enjoy the early fall foliage of Maine! On this project\, we will monitor and maintain the boundaries of the land preserved for the Trail. This public land is the backbone of the largest natural corridor that remains east of the Mississippi River\, creating a haven and migration path for humans and animals alike. Maintaining the boundaries of this land helps to protect it from encroachments such as motorized vehicles and timber theft. Using both GPS and map and compass\, the crew will follow the surveyed boundaries of the trail corridor. We will clear brush with loppers\, paint trees\, replace US boundary signs\, and record the condition of metal survey markers\, called “monuments.” Each day\, we will duck into the woods just off the A.T.\, find the boundary\, and leap-frog each other as we move along. At the end of the day\, we’ll hike back on the A.T. and be amazed at how much ground we covered! Teams will maintain about 1 mile of boundary line and hike 2 or more miles per day. Maine is especially wonderful this time of year. After experiencing the rugged beauty of the trail\, volunteers will enjoy the full-service South Arm campground on the shores of Lower Richardson Lake. We hope you join us on this challenging and rewarding project. Volunteers like you are the heart and soul of the Appalachian Trail!
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/appalachain-trail/
LOCATION:Appalachain Trail\, 62 Kennett Dr\, Andover\, ME\, 04216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200906
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
CREATED:20191211T185732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201543Z
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SUMMARY:Makoshika State Park
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED due to COVID-19: \n  \nVolunteers will pull trail signs and revegetate a trail that connects to Gunner’s Ridge Trail. The crew will reestablish the connection where Graveyard Coulee Trail connects with Hungry Joe Trail and will install new signage and rock delineators along Hungry Joe Trail and Gunner’s Ridge Trail. The crew will also finish installing last section of the Buccaneer Trail.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/makoshika-state-park-3/
LOCATION:Makoshika State Park\, 1301 Snyder Av\, Glendive\, MT\, 59330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200827
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
CREATED:20191211T185718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201558Z
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SUMMARY:Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED due to COVID-19: \n  \nThe A-B Wilderness Foundation invites you to spend a week with us camping out in the backcountry and working on various projects benefiting the trails in the heart of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area of Montana. Far up the Boulder River which bisects the Absaroka and Beartooth ranges we will work on a network of trails rising out of the Fourmile Creek area. The Fourmile and Meatrack trails that lead up to Silver Pass and Silver Lake branch out from the meadows where we will camp\, and the first mile of each of them needs a combination of restoration and trail work. We will pull non-native houndstongue\, construct water bars\, build check dams and retaining walls out of stone and wood; and finish everything off by brushing the corridor. This is all-around quite strenuous work\, as we will be working with stone\, locally sourced logs\, and standard trail tools (shovels\, pulaskis\, picks\, crosscut saws). \nOur trip starts at the Frosty Freeze in Big Timber\, MT. From there we will carpool/caravan up the Main Boulder River to the Fourmile Trailhead. Only vehicles with higher clearance are recommended on this road. The first and last night of the trip\, the crew will camp at the Fourmile Trailhead. On Thursday morning our crew will hike in the 5 miles to basecamp and work out of there for the rest of the week. The Backcountry Horsemen will carry in our heavy stuff—food\, tools\, tents\, etc.—so volunteers only need to carry a day pack with their clothes and personal items.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/absaroka-beartooth-wilderness-area-2/
LOCATION:Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area\, 403 Boulder St\, Big Timber\, MT\, 59011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200823
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
CREATED:20191211T185733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T212156Z
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SUMMARY:Mount Mitchell State Park
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \nVolunteers will be rehabilitating one of the most popular trails in the park. The Old Mount Mitchell Trail leads to the summit of the highest peak East of the Mississippi. Volunteers will perform tread work including side-hilling\, building new steps and waterbars and other water diversion structures. Some rock work will be involved. Tools will be provided including hazel hoes\, Pulaskis\, rock tools\, etc. We will also provide safety equipment and detailed instruction in the safe use of these tools. Volunteers will enjoy camping and working at high elevation not far from the summit of Mount Mitchell.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/mount-mitchell-state-park/
LOCATION:Mount Mitchell State Park\, 2388 NC 128\, Burnsville\, NC\, 28714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200816
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
CREATED:20191211T185738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201615Z
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SUMMARY:The Long Trail/Appalachian Trail
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED due to COVID-19: \n  \nLocated on the Long Trail/Appalachian Trail in Southern\, VT\, Stratton Pond is the most popular overnight backcountry site on the Long Trail. Stratton Pond is a destination for day hikers and the weekend backpacker and the pond has a long and storied history in Vermont trail development. It’s deep in the woods\, approximately 10 miles from a major road crossing\, and hikers frequently stop for a swim and to eat lunch while enjoying the view and the call of the loons. The Long/Appalachian Trail at Stratton Pond and the Lye Brook Trail\, which leads to the Stratton View Tenting Area\, were historically built on the shoreline of the pond. As a result of the high use\, beaver activity\, and eroding shoreline\, these trails were having an adverse impact on pond ecology and water quality. The trails were also in very poor condition. In 2019 the Green Mountain Club\, in partnership with the Green Mountain National Forest and Appalachian Trail Conservancy\, began a multi-year project at Stratton Pond. This includes re-locating the trails away from the shoreline to a more sustainable route\, hardening the surfaces at Stratton View Tenting Area\, constructing a composting privy at Stratton View and de-commissioning old trails. The Green Mountain Club is requesting volunteers with the American Hiking Society to provide assistance with these tasks. Projects may include but are not limited to brushing-in old trails\, constructing step-stones\, rebuilding puncheon\, hauling lumber or preparing a site for privy construction. Volunteers will gain experience in trail re-locations and trail design while also having a positive impact on the ecology of the pond and the experience of the hikers.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/the-long-trail-appalachian-trail/
LOCATION:The Long Trail/Appalachian Trail\, Mt. Tabor\, VT\, 05739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200816
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
CREATED:20191211T185735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T210102Z
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SUMMARY:Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \n  \nAfter three major floods in a two year time frame\, resources that would normally go into trail maintenance have gone into flood clean-up. The Goat Loop Trail and Stry Wold Trail have almost completely naturalized as a result. Help with clearing these two trails\, potentially re-routing trails so that hikers no longer get lost in these beautiful spots\, will be a priority. Working on the trails surrounding the Poplar Creek will be another priority. These trails were heavily damaged in the floods; clearing the spring growth of invasive plants\, working to clear the remaining flood damage in places\, and a variety of other issues that will develop over the winter are examples of this work. Rebuilding bridges lost in the floods\, rebuilding historic corrals lost to flooding\, maintenance work on historic buildings such as chinking may also be on the project list.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/norskedalen-nature-heritage-center/
LOCATION:Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center\, N455 O. Ophus Road\, Coon Valley\, WI\, 54623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200809
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
CREATED:20191211T185737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T211621Z
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SUMMARY:San Juan Islands National Monument
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED due to COVID-19: \n  \nVolunteers will perform trail maintenance\, noxious weeds eradication and recreation site maintenance. The crew will be transported to and from base camp to the work areas via carpools and or boat with minimal hiking involved. Dependent on the weather\, projects may be performed on outer islands. Volunteers will be engaged with a handful of other agency representatives in the San Juan Islands and also working outside of Bureau of Land Management lands. It takes an island and we all share when we can!
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/san-juan-islands-national-monument-2/
LOCATION:San Juan Islands National Monument\, 650 Mullis St\, Friday Harbor\, WA\, 98250\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200809
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201637Z
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SUMMARY:Groton State Forest
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED due to COVID-19: \n  \nHelp build the Cross Vermont Trail – a new four season multi-use path spanning the width of Vermont. We are “connecting communities\, their schools\, and the natural areas in between.” The crew will build small bridges\, drainage ditches\, stone structures\, and surface parts of the trail with gravel to make it universally accessible. Contribute to the foundation of a sustainable trail that is connecting communities across the entire state!
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/groton-state-forest/
LOCATION:Groton State Forest\, 1467 Boulder Beach Rd\, Groton\, VT\, 5046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200809
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
CREATED:20191211T185723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T212744Z
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SUMMARY:Bitterroot National Forest
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \n  \nBig Creek Canyon has long been a major thoroughfare and destination for Native American Indians\, trappers\, and mountain travelers in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. The trail threads through a beautiful glacier-carved canyon and provides a perfect backdrop for a wilderness experience. With basecamp at the beautiful Big Creek Lake\, SBFC Staff\, Interns and AHS Volunteers will use crosscuts and single-bit axes to clear this well-used trail around the lake to the famous Packbox Pass. Once this work is complete\, the crew will work on clearing the South Fork of Big Creek trail towards another string of glacial lakes. Pack support will be provided to carry group gear\, food\, and tools.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/bitterroot-national-forest-3/
LOCATION:Bitterroot National Forest\, Big Creek Trailhead\, Victor\, MT\, 59875\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200726
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
CREATED:20191211T185734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T212802Z
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SUMMARY:Muddy Mountain Environmental Education Area
DESCRIPTION:TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \n  \nCamp on the high plains of central Wyoming. Enjoy the wild west frontier and see what the pioneers of the great American westward expansion saw almost 200 years ago. The Interpretive Natural Trail is a National Recreation Trail and is handicap accessible. In order to maintain this accessibility\, trail maintenance must be performed annually including the addition of new gravel/ trail base. Accommodations will be located at the work site\, at the Lodgepole Campground within the Environmental Education Area. After work\, enjoy a hike to the Beaver Ponds and fish for stocked trout or bring your mountain bike for a fun adventure. The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center will provide an interpretive presentation about historic trail use\, bringing the history of American trails to life as we work on modern day trails.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/muddy-mountain-environmental-education-area/
LOCATION:Muddy Mountain Environmental Education Area\, 2987 Prospector Dr.\, Casper\, WY\, 82604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200726
DTSTAMP:20260502T112925
CREATED:20191211T185732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T212815Z
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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:20260502T112925
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:20260502T112925
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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