Vermont Long Trail Patrol

Experience life on the Long Trail. Sponsored jointly by the Green Mountain Club and ATC, the Vermont Long Trail Patrol works on heavy construction projects on hiking trails in Vermont, including the coaligned Appalachian Trail and Long Trail.

The experiences of working together, learning new skills and backcountry living make an unbeatable combination of fun. No experience is necessary, but you must be 18 years or older. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy provides training, equipment, and room and board. Crews will travel to primitive backcountry sites from Base camp.

Crew Life

Field life and Working Conditions

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Base Camp

The crew is based at the Green Mountain National Forest Mount Tabor Work Center, on the site of the historic Danby Camp for the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s, builders of Forest Road 10 and many original AT shelters in Vermont. The camp has full amenities including plumbing, electricity, and big screen TV and is shared with seasonal Forest Service employees. Crew members sleep in 4 bunk dorm rooms. Ample parking is provided.

Crew Week

The Vermont Long Trail Patrol works a Monday-Friday crew week. Crew members arrive the afternoon before their work session for dinner and orientation. Volunteers are welcome to stay at the base camp between sessions.

Apply Today

Alumni Volunteers
If you have volunteered on a crew already, register here for the Vermont Long Trail Patrol.

New Volunteers
If this is your first time on a Trail Crewregister here and we'll contact you with more information.

Give us a call at (540) 953-3571 or email crews@appalachiantrail.org with any questions.

Current Schedule             Project Description

Week One
Monday 7/5 to
Friday 7/9

Bromley tread work near ski slope south of summit
 

Week Two
Monday 7/12 to
Friday 7/16

Bromley tread work near ski slope south of summit

Week Three
Monday 7/19 to
Friday 7/23

Spruce Peak Shelter Spur tread

Week Four
Monday 7/26 to
Friday 7/30

Spruce Peak Shelter Spur tread

Week Five
Monday 8/2 to
Friday 8/6

Spruce Peak Shelter Spur tread

Week Six
Monday 8/9 to
Friday 8/13

Spruce Peak Shelter Spur tread

Week Seven
Monday 8/16 to
Friday 8/20

Little Rock Pond Shelter site preparation

Break
Monday 8/23 to
Friday 9/3

TWO WEEK BREAK

Week Eight
Monday 9/6 to
Friday 9/10

Branch Pond Trail relocation

Week Nine
Monday 9/13 to
Friday 9/17

Branch Pond Trail relocation

Week Ten
Monday 9/20 to
Friday 9/24

Branch Pond Trail relocation

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