Help Maintain the Northville-Placid Trail in the Adirondacks
Volunteer to help clear the trail between Rock Lake and Mud Lake in the Central Adirondacks.
Northville-Placid Trail Marker. Photo courtesy lakeplacid.com (ROOST).
The Adirondack Mountain Club seeks volunteers for a five-day cooperative trail work opportunity. Anyone 14 years or older can participate, and no prior experience is necessary.
During the program, the group will clear overgrown brush, blow down, and drainages between Rock Lake and Mud Lake on the Northville-Placid Trail in the Silver Lake Wilderness.
The crew will camp in the Silver Lake Wilderness during the project. On the first and last days of the project, participants should expect to hike approximately seven miles and one to three miles on the other days.
A labor of love to support the Northville-Placid trail.
This program is excellent for anyone who loves trails in the Adirondacks and wants to give back to them. ADK’s crew leaders will instruct all participants on the safe and efficient use of tools and the process of building sustainable trail infrastructure in backcountry settings. Come prepared to work hard, get dirty, and have fun.
Photo courtesy ADK.
The ADK emphasizes that while highly rewarding, trail work is also physically and mentally demanding. Participants should be prepared to carry heavy packs and work in the rain, bugs, and mud. The crew works in virtually all weather conditions as long as it is safe to do so. Participants will use non-motorized hand tools to complete the trail projects. Volunteers should expect to use tools such as rock bars, hoes, hand saws, crosscuts, axes, and pruning shears.
ADK’s professional crew leaders will lead the project. Before beginning work, they will discuss instructions on how to use these tools properly and safely. While no prior experience is necessary, good physical condition, proper clothing, and proper equipment are required.
You provide the muscle and your camping gear, and Adirondack Mountain Club provides the rest.
ADK provides all the tools, personal protective equipment, food, and group camp gear (cookware, stove, fuel, and food storage) needed for the week. Participants are expected to bring their own camping gear; however, some camping gear is available to borrow on a case-by-case basis. Upon registration, please indicate if you have any dietary restrictions so we can incorporate those into the food plan.
ADK reserves the right to deny participation if group safety will be compromised through an individual’s involvement. ADK cannot guarantee a time the volunteer project will be completed. Health insurance is required to participate in this program.
Visit ADK’s website for all the information and to register.
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