Location: Northwestern PA
Strenuous. Daily 6-mile hikes
Front country: tent camping near cars in a designated campground
We’re stoked to return to the iconic North Country National Scenic Trail. We’ll spend the week working on several trailwork projects in the Allegheny National Forest.
This project is eligible for Last Call Pricing.
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This project is eligible for Last Call Pricing.
We’re stoked to return to the iconic North Country National Scenic Trail. We’ll spend the week working on several trailwork projects in the Allegheny National Forest. Projects will include trail maintenance, clearing the trail corridor, water feature work, trail reroutes, etc. We will be working on various places along a 10-mile section of the North Country National Scenic Trail from Rt 346 (PA mile 283.1) to the Rt 321 Sugar Bay Trailhead (PA mile 271.6).
Volunteers for this project must be able to hike 6 miles daily, carrying tools and a day pack, and should plan for tent camping near cars.
Project Leaders: Aidalicia Swertfeger and Shelly Kregness
Check out photos from previous projects on the North Country National & Scenic Trail here.
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Itinerary:
Sunday, May 3rd. The Volunteer group meets at midday at a time/place TBD. The group will go through check-in, introductions, an orientation, and will help set up camp in preparation for the work week ahead.
Monday, May 4th. Workday.
Tuesday, May 5th. Workday.
Wednesday, May 6th. Day off.
Thursday, May 7th. Workday.
Friday, May 8th. Workday.
Saturday, May 9th. Break down camp, goodbyes, and depart.
Nearest Cities
Warren, PA
Custer City, PA
Lafayette, PA
Nearest Airports
Erie International Airport (ERI) – ~100 miles away
Buffalo International Airport (BUF) – ~100 miles away
Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) – ~18 miles away
DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) – ~80 miles away
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) – ~190 miles away
Free Time Details
Volunteers can hike in the Allegheny National Forest, go mountain biking, or go boating on the Allegheny River. Swimming or boating in the Allegheny Reservoir is enjoyable, or drive up to Erie for shopping, entertainment, or swimming at Presque Isle State Park; Niagara Falls, NY; Kinzua Bridge State Park.
Accommodations
Front country: tent camping near cars in a designated campground
Difficulty
Strenuous. Daily 6-mile hikes
Task Details
Bending, cutting, hauling, swinging, digging, throwing, pushing, lifting, kneeling, crouching, sloped terrain, etc.
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