Be the Eyes and Ears of the AT
Each year, the work of Appalachian Trail (AT) corridor monitors ensures the preservation of some of the most beautiful natural areas of the Appalachian region for the use of future generations. Whether you are a thru-hiker or simply love the AT, this is a great way to give back to the longest trail in the East. In partnership with the National Park Service and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, AMC volunteers monitor sections of the AT including western Connecticut, Massachusetts, and the beautiful Mahoosuc Range in northern New Hampshire.
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is protected by a buffering corridor that helps to preserve the wild nature of the trail. Volunteer corridor monitors regularly bushwhack along the perimeters of this public land. They help to maintain the painted boundary markers, locate surveyed boundary monuments, replace US boundary signs as needed, cut back vegetation to maintian an open boundary line, and to identify issues that impact the landscape, the environment, and the AT hiking experience.
Whether you prefer bushwhacking off the trail or want to bring the family for a day of work on the trail, this program is a great way to give back to the trails…at your own pace.
Become a Corridor Monitor in Connecticut
Contact Denise Badger at 860-379-7015
Become a Corridor Monitor in Massachusetts
Contact the Regional Trails Coordinator at 413-229-9147
Become a Corridor Monitor in Pennsylvania
Contact the Delaware Valley Trails Chair, Mike Manes, at AMCDVTrails@aol.com
Become a Corridor Monitor in New Hampshire
Contact the AMC North Country Trails Volunteer Programs Supervisor at 603-466-2721, x8128 .With prior notice, program participants may lodge at AMC's volunteer facility while monitoring their section of trail in in the White Mountains. Training and tools are provided.
