People are getting the message when they pass volunteer trail crews who are working on the trail or read it in AMC Outdoors and other publications. If you're using trails for recreation (hiking, biking, skiing, whatever) you should also contribute to their maintenance. Where do you recreate? Who maintains those trails? If you don't know, ask.

We do everything from digging in the dirt, clipping branches and painting blazes, to moving rocks, building steps, changing and building trails. Every project is different and has work for folks with all abilities and experiences (including none). We teach you everything you need to know — and why. Come join us to learn how and why the trails in the northeast are some of the best maintained in the country, and to meet and be the people responsible for them.

You can learn about upcoming trips and other events:  just join our Yahoo! discussion group.

Just one day a year is all that's necessary if everyone pitches in. But don't be surprised that you find trail work as fun, creative, interesting and compelling as the rest of us who return time and time again. The work is lots of fun — if it weren't, none of us would do it!

• A bandana for 1-1/2 days (only one Cardigan weekend!)
• A short sleeve T-shirt for 3 days
• A long sleeve T-shirt for 5 days

• Marian Pacharska Award and $20 AMC gift certificate
• Warren Hart Award and $40 AMC gift certificate

Don't miss an event!
To sign up for or learn more about any event, contact either Trails Chair. To get reminders of events and early notice of next year's schedule, sign up for our announcement Mailing Lists.

If you'd like, you can get a business card-sized version or a plain text version of this schedule.

All area codes are 603 unless otherwise noted

Help clean up the trails after winter's damage at the AMC's central New Hampshire Lodge. After working, return to the lodge for hot showers, excellent food and people. Effort and projects range from easy (no experience needed, families welcome) to challenging (mental and physical). Registration required: Carolyn Brooke ( 617-738-0089). Info: Bill Darcy ( 224-0709), Tim Doucette ( 332-6722)

A spring warmup to help complete drainage work begun last fall. L Don MacFarlane ( 279-3288) (local sponsorship)

Spring cleaning on the NH chapter's adopted trail. Easy work from the trailhead, or hike quickly to the hut (3 mi) for views and work down. We teach as we work. No experience needed. Families welcome. Ls Tim Doucette ( 332-6722), Bill Darcy ( 224-0709)

Reconstruct eroded parts of this trail. Learn how and why. Tasks for first timers & challenges for vets. Great views! Look for other events with the American Hiking Society at www.americanhiking.org. L Tim Doucette ( 332-6722)

Finish spring cleanup and continue adding wood steps along this heavily used trail. Optional overnight and Sunday project. Ls Bill Darcy ( 224-0709), Don MacFarlane ( 279-3288)

Help repair damage from the spring floods. Learn how to keep trails open and in good shape. L Bill Darcy ( 224-0709). CL Richie Holstein ( 472-2526)

Reconstruct stairs on this heavily used trail. Learn when & why trails need more than routine maintenance, how to construct long term solutions with rocks, and how to easily move ones heavier than your mind would have you believe. Optional camping & Sunday project. Ls Bill Darcy ( 224-0709), Tim Doucette ( 332-6722)

Help with drainage and some rock work on the North Mountain trail. L Richie Holstein ( 472-2526)

Prep hiking trails for winter and learn why it's important. Work for all abilities and levels of experience (including none). Excellent intro to trail work and good for families and kids. After working, return to the lodge for hot showers, excellent food and people. A top notch introduction to trail work and good for families and kids. Registration required: Carolyn Brooke ( 617-738-0089). Info: Bill Darcy ( 224-0709), Tim Doucette ( 332-6722), Richie Holstein ( 472-2526)

Help maintain the NH Chapter's adopted section of the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway. Light work, great views, and a good hike. No experience necessary. Ls Bill Darcy ( 224-0709), Tim Doucette ( 332-6722)

Prep hiking trails for winter and learn why this is important. There will be work for folks of all abilities and experience (including none). Optional camping. Ls Bill Darcy ( 224-0709), Tim Doucette ( 332-6722)

Prep the trail for winter (clearing drainage, trimming brush, etc.). Continue work on wooden steps up top. Examine erosion & discuss solutions. Plus 360° views from Mt. Crawford! L Don MacFarlane ( 279-3288)

Ready ski trails for the winter. An excellent introduction to trail work and good for families and kids. After working, return to the lodge for hot showers, excellent food and people. A top notch introduction to trail work and good for families and kids. Registration required: Carolyn Brooke ( 617-738-0089). Info: Bill Darcy ( 224-0709), Tim Doucette ( 332-6722)

Come celebrate at the Darcy's. See what we look like without dirt! Details: Bill Darcy ( 224-0709)

Do you love trailwork so much that you want to do more?

Can't find the date, place or project you want?

The answer to these questions and more is to become an AMC NH trailwork leader! If you're interested or want more information contact co-chair Bill Darcy.