The Crew will be working on replacing of a 32-foot long two-stringer log bridge in Michaux State Forest near Mt. Holly Springs, Pennsylvania. The work will involve tasks such as dismantling the old bridge, using a grip hoist system (which is a manual device that uses a wire rope to lift or pull heavy loads) to set in place the new log stringers for the bridge, and installing new decking as well as guard rails. The crew will be staying at the basecamp and commuting each day to the work site. Each workday the Crew will be hiking about 1/2 mile to the worksite with little change in elevation.

The Mid-Atlantic Crew basecamp is located near Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The Crew works on large-scale projects along the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) during the fall of each year. Projects take place anywhere from Rockfish Gap in Virginia to the New York-Connecticut border. Join the crew and help to transform the Trail while working alongside a welcoming team of fellow volunteers and professional trail staff.

Read a complete volunteer position description for Mid-Atlantic Crew Members: https://appalachiantrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-MidACrew-Vol-PD-.pdf.

More detailed information will be provided during the application process. You can also CLICK HERE to learn more about Mid-Atlantic Trail Crew.

This crew session will begin on Friday, October 20 (starting at 5 p.m.) and finish on Wednesday, October 25 (ending around 6 p.m.). Starting Saturday, October 21 the Crew commute to the project from basecamp daily.

The Crew will be working on replacing of a 32-foot long two-stringer log bridge in Michaux State Forest near Mt. Holly Springs, Pennsylvania. The work will involve tasks such as dismantling the old bridge, using a grip hoist system (which is a manual device that uses a wire rope to lift or pull heavy loads) to set in place the new log stringers for the bridge, and installing new decking as well as guard rails. The crew will be staying at the basecamp and commuting each day to the work site. Each workday the Crew will be hiking about 1/2 mile to the worksite with little change in elevation.

The following resources will be provided to volunteers:

• Shuttles to and from the nearest airport/bus/train stations to basecamp, provided upon request.
• Transportation from basecamp to the project.
• Transportation from field camp to the work site.
• Room.
• Three meals a day (with lots of snacks!), including a welcome and thank you dinners.
• All cooking/kitchen equipment for the field camp.
• Loaner camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpack, daypack, water bottles, etc.) if needed.
• All trail work tools, gear, and PPE (gloves, glasses, hardhat).
• Training and leadership guidance throughout the week.

Volunteers are expected to provide the following:

• Appropriate work clothes (long pants, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty).
• Personal camping equipment if desired.
• A willingness to work hard within personal capabilities.
• An ability to follow crew staff instruction and example.
• A great attitude and being open to meeting new trail crew friends!

Volunteers are expected to arrive at basecamp on the start date between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. for crew introductions and orientation. Dinner will be provided at 6 p.m., and afterwards, the crew will pack group gear and have a safety talk before wrapping up for the evening.

Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to participate in the Mid-Atlantic Crew. Volunteer who are 16 years old, must have a parent/guardian accompany the volunteer during the crew week. Volunteers who are 17 years old need a parent/guardian to sign a release form prior to the work week (the parent/guardian does not need to accompany the volunteer).

Advanced registration necessary. Express your interest in registering for this opportunity by clicking on the “Express Your Interest” button below and filling out the following form. This in-person opportunity only accepts volunteers with a current domestic mailing address. Any registration that does not meet that requirement will be canceled.