Our 9th Annual Trails Day

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Volunteer to give back to the WMNF mountains and their trails in 2026!

For anyone who’s had the privilege of bushwhacking in the White Mountain National Forest (WMNF), you know just how instrumental the trails really are. If you think our trails are rugged, try pushing your way to the top of one of our 4000-footers off trail, amid the “pencil woods” — conifers so dense you can’t even turn around to quit so you stand there, angry, frustrated, almost sobbing. Wishing desperately at that point that you had a trail to walk on. Yeah, the trails mean that much. That also means your volunteering to help the trails is that important.

We opened our doors in October of 2016. Beginning in 2017 we decided to host this important event. We wanted to give back. Granted there are many trail maintenance organization and there are many ways for people to give back ranging from adopting a trail of their own to making a donation, but we feel the absolute best way to give back is to make a sweat equity investment. It’s meaningful… and fun.

We do this with the cooperation of the US Forest Service (and others, see below) and they always find something interesting for us to do. In the past we have done treadway and corridor management, hauled and de-barked logs, dismantled a bridge, relocated probably over 100 trees in an effort to reclaim severely impacted areas, and more. This is all important stuff and without our help, these tasks might be sidelined for weeks, months, or even years.

2026 Trail Work Objective Summary

For 2026 the plan is to demolish two cross-country ski bridges on the lower Nanamocomuck (Nah-Nah-Mah-Coh-Muck) Ski Trail. We’ve done this sort of work in the past and it was fun, challenging, and quite interesting work. If this sounds good to you, please keep reading for the details then sign up today.

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Here are the details about our “9th Annual Trails Day” you need to know:

• What: Perform trail work using the latest and greatest best practices demoing two Nanamocomuck ski trail bridges.
• Specifics: The hike in will be short .5 mi. to the first bridge and depending on how long that one takes or how may people we have we may split up into two groups and work on another close bridge at .7 mi. hike. We will be staging the wood to take out in the winter with snowmobile. There is a chance we won’t be able to drive in. In that case it will either be crossing the river or hiking around 2 miles. I’m hopeful we will be able to drive in. If driving in, we will need to carpool, and higher clearance vehicle preferred.
• When: Saturday, Jun 13th, 2026 from 9AM to 4:30PM (approximately).
• Where: Meeting at the USFS Saco Ranger Station (33 Kancamagus Hwy, Conway, NH 03818)
• Who: This event is the collaborative works of these co-sponsors:
  • NH Trailworkers’ Group »
  • Wild Raven Endurance Coaching »
  • Tuckerman Brewing Company »
  • US Forest Service »
  • Redline Guiding LLC »
• Why: Because you use these trails, you love these trails, and because you care.
• Bring: Please show up prepared and with the following…
  • A pack large enough for your layers (please, not your best gear).
  • Be prepared for whatever weather, but do wear long pants, regardless. No shorts.
  • Also bring lunch/snacks for the day, bug spray if needed, and at least a couple liters of water.
  • Oh, and please wear real boots.
  • We will supply work gloves (limited supply so please bring your own if you have them), safety glasses (also limited), hard hats, work tools, and basic instruction as needed.
• Note: Please note that this is strictly a work day, there will be no special training element. Participation will, however, count toward trail work requirements like that of the AMC’s Four Season list and such. Participation will of course also benefit the Forest and those who use it.
• Afterward: We go to Tuckerman Brewing a mile or so from the Ranger Station and enjoy a free beverage (beer or soft drink, up to 20oz per person, less gratuity), on them as a way to say thank you!

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Exciting stuff, right? Want to get started doing your part right away? Please share this event with your family and friends. Oh, and SIGN UP BY EMAIL, then just show up, ready to rock! We use these trails, gain their benefits, now let’s return the favor.

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Who Else Needs Your Help? Check Out These Trail Maintenance Organizations:

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In advance, thank you for your interest and especially your participation. Share this to help even more!