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In addition to our regular trail crews, which handle the larger more complicated jobs involving trail building and restoration, we field Support crews, overseen by Chiefs and leaders, to handle less complicated work including trail clearing, blazing, some simple water controls, etc., which may be beyond our regular maintainers but not as complicated as the work regular crews handle. These Support crews are dependent on individuals who can volunteer when they have time free on weekends or weekdays. We have active crews on the Shawangunk Ridge, on the Appalachian Trail, along the Kittatinny Mountains as well as in the NYC metropolitan, Harriman S. P. and north N. J. areas.  Work trips frequently appear on short notice, so bookmark this page and return to it when you have spare time and see if there is a project you’d like to help with.

The Trail Conference trail crews are made up of volunteers dedicated to the construction and rehabilitation of foot trails in the Southern New York and Northern New Jersey area. Volunteers must become members of the Conference to participate in these projects. A one time "guest" participation is allowed.

If you would like to volunteer for any of the below projects please contact the listed leader for information on meeting times and places.

For all trips bring work gloves, water, lunch and friends. TBA = To be announced

Many trips have meeting places accessible to public transportation. If you are coming by train, be sure to let the leader know so that we wait for the train.

Many small projects can be completed by 2-3 people, sometimes in a few hours. Check our main Trail Crew/Special Projects page, or the Calendar, for the most up-to-date information

Appalachian Trail - Sample completed projects

There are three local AT management committees that run occasional work trips. The is also a volunteer MidAtlantic Trail Crew that helps the local committees on special projects.

• Dutchess/Putnam (east of Hudson)
• Orange/Rockland (west of Hudson)
• New Jersey
• MidAtlantic ATC (September-October typical)

Appalachian Trail - Dutchess/Putnam

Only have time for a single day of trail work? Trade a day of hiking for a day of projects!

See the Dutchess/Putnam AT Volunteer Opportunities page.

See also http://timtrek.mikentim.com/ for the RPH Cabin 2008 Worktrip results!

Appalachian Trail - NJ

Leader: Gene Giordano, trailwork@appalachiantrail-nj.org
Email Gene Giordano if you would like to be placed on email notification list.

Second Saturday of each month through November
Work begins at 9am and is finished before 4pm. Covers the entire NJ section of the AT, blue- blazed side trails, and shelters. Supplements work by our individual maintainers as requested and for special work projects. Workers bring gloves, lunch, and water; all tools, equipment and training provided.

Catskills

No current trips.

Norvin Green State Forest Trail Crew or Bob's Waterbar Bunch

The NGSF Trail Crew Leaders meet with volunteers on a "As Needed" basis, during the year to perform a wide variety of trail jobs. This includes ; New Trail Construction, Trail Rerouting, Erosion control; by installing water bars and check dams, and trail clearing after severe weather. On occasion we will also lend a hand to other area Trail Crews. No experience or special talents are required, but you should be in good health and good spirits. Bring Work Gloves, Lunch , Drinking Water and wear Sturdy and appropriate Footwear. Safety is a most important consideration. We will supply all the tools required to perform the job. We make a point of having fun while completing the tasks on hand.

Please watch the NYNJTC Website Calender for announcement of our worktrips. Contact Crew Chief Bob Jonas; ynoke@aol.com 908-232-7059  or Co-crew Chief Estelle Anderson; estelle55@optonline.net  for further details.

North Jersey Weekday Crew

Leader: John Moran, thornburyhall@verizon.net

This crew covers the NJ Ramapos, Ringwood S. P., northern Wyanokies, and NJ Palisades, among other areas. Its purpose is to respond quickly to immediate needs, rather than to schedule definite events far in advance. If you’re interested in being on call for this work, contact John Moran by email.

Elsewhere

No current trips.