Join this crew based out of Little Lyford Lodge and Cabins to help build and maintain the new trail system of the Maine Woods Initiative. No experience is needed because we have the right job for you and the experienced leaders train you.

The programs start and end at Little Lyford Lodge and Cabins. You can arrive at Little Lyford anytime after 2:00 p.m. on the Sunday start date of your crew. We have breakfast at 8:00 a.m. then immediately depart for the rest of the week to set up our base camp on Long Pond and start on our trail projects, which may include projects ranging from clearing brush from the trail to building bridges or rock staircases. We spend the week working on the area trails and return to our base camp each night. We will work an average of 6-8 hours a day Monday – Thursday. On Friday, after breakfast we will pack up our camp and return to Little Lyford, where you will have the rest of the day to explore on your own. All participants will depart after breakfast on the Saturday at the end of the week.

Camp Life:

You can expect to find the crew a friendly and fun group of people. Even though we work hard on the trail, back at camp there is time to enjoy Long Pond and the good company, as well as hearty food. During the week we will be camping in tents and preparing meals as a group. AMC provides the tents, food, cooking equipment and other group gear. Our base camp on Long Pond is vehicle accessible, allowing you to bring along camp items that are more comfortable.

Back at Little Lyford there is fly-fishing available on the two ponds as well as the West Branch of the Pleasant River.  Plenty of hiking/walking options with opportunities to see wildlife and plants including a trail that connects with the Gulf Hagas Loop Trail. Paddling on the Little Lyford Pond and Long Pond is an option. Canoes, kayaks, PFDs and paddles are provided.

Little Lyford has hot showers and provides great food. Breakfast and dinner are served family style, and a trail lunch is provided. The crew lodges in a comfortable bunkhouse, and you provide your own sleeping bag.

What the Volunteers Say:

"What a place! The north Maine Woods are so beautiful. Spending a week doing trail work was one of the best things I have done." Ari (2011 Maine Woods Base Camp Crew Participant)

"This was a great way for me to experience the wildness of Maine but still be comfortable base camping. The leaders and the staff at Little Lyford were great. I can't wait to bring friends and family back to Little Lyford and show them the trail work we accomplished." Rachel (2011 Maine Woods Base Camp Crew Participant)

2012 Dates:
July 29 - August 3

Contribution:
$370/$410

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