Location: Allegheny National Forest, PA
Strenuous. Daily 5-mile hikes
Front country: tent camping near cars
A VOLUNTEER PROJECT SUGGESTION!
In another new project partnership for Wilderness Volunteers, we’re very excited to spend a week working in the Allegheny National Forest. We’ll spend the week working on drainage issues on the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCNST).
Service Project Details
In another new project partnership for Wilderness Volunteers, we’re very excited to spend a week working in the Allegheny National Forest. We’ll spend the week working on drainage issues on the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCNST). The issues along this section of trail range from clearing drainages and removing organic matter from the trail to building rolling grade dips, rock crossings, and a reroute.
Volunteers for this project must be able to hike 5 miles daily and should plan for tent camping near cars.
Project Leaders: Aidalicia Swertfeger and Sue Blish
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Itinerary:
Sunday, May 14th. 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 15th. Workday.
Tuesday, May 16th. Workday.
Wednesday, May 17th. Day off.
Thursday, May 18th. Workday.
Friday, May 19th. Workday.
Saturday, May 20th. Break down camp, goodbyes, and depart.
Nearest Cities
Sheffield, PA
East Hickory, PA
Nearest Airports
Erie International Airport (ERI) – ~79 miles away
Buffalo International Airport (BUF) – ~110 miles away
Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) – ~36 miles away
DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) – ~57 miles away
Free Time Details
Hiking, mountain biking, boating on the Allegheny River, swimming or boating in the Allegheny Reservoir, driving 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
Difficulty
Strenuous. Daily 5-mile hikes
Task Details
Bending, cutting, hauling, swinging, digging, throwing, pushing, lifting, kneeling, crouching, sloped terrain, etc.
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