Mid-Atlantic Trail Crew

Spend a beautiful Appalachian autumn helping to build and repair the Appalachian Trail. Based from an old farmstead in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the Mid-Atlantic crew covers the Appalachian Trail from Virginia's Rockfish Gap to the New York-Connecticut state line. Sponsored by the National Park Service, ATC, and the clubs of the Mid-Atlantic region, its eight week program runs from September through October.

Crew Life

Field Life and Working Conditions

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Base Camp

The crew works from Scott Farm, along the Appalachian Trail near Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Crew quarters and a common area are located in a recently constructed bunkhouse. A kitchen, showers and laundry facilities are available in the nearby farmhouse.

Crew Week

Crew members arrive on the Wednesday afternoon before their work week for a dinner and mandatory orientation session. Volunteers work a five-day week in the field, from Thursday through Monday. Volunteers are welcome to stay at base camp between sessions.

Upcoming Projects

Click for the 2009 Mid-Atlantic schedule.

Apply Today

New Volunteers: Apply online, or download the 2009 Trail Crew Application. Call (540) 953-3571 or email crews@appalachiantrail.org for more information.

A.T. Trail Crew Alumni: Please contact us at crews@appalachiantrail.org for an alumni application.