* For more info, contact the Trails Committee Chair on the Committee Members Contact List

Our Goal

ADK’s goal is to provide you, the volunteer, with the unique opportunity to give something back to trails. Our volunteer projects are inherently educational and include not only trail maintenance and reconstruction techniques, but also low-impact camping and natural history. Ultimately, we will complete a quality trail project that will protect the natural resource for many years. You are guaranteed a fun and rewarding experience participating as an “ADK Trails Volunteer”!

Base Camp

The volunteer base camp serves as the staging area for trail projects. It is located at the Adirondak Loj Campground adjacent to Heart Lake. Hot showers are located nearby. At base camp, we conduct a comprehensive orientation that includes introductions, safety, equipment review, camping techniques, and a summary of the project goals and objectives. We also provide experienced leadership, group camping gear, tools, transportation from base camp, and food.

A complete equipment list and project information will be sent to all volunteers

ONE DAY PROJECTS

Be prepared to hike into the woods while carrying tools, daypack, and lunch. Anticipate project completion by late afternoon. A variety of tasks make projects fun and rewarding for all ages and abilities. 

TWO-DAY PROJECT

FIVE-DAY HIGH SCHOOL PROJECTS

FIVE-DAY PROJECT

WORKSHOPS and SPECIAL EVENTS

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