Trailwork Information

The Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter performs trail work on local trails as well as the chapter's adopted trail, the Lonesome Lake trail in New Hampshire.

We usually have three trips to Lonesome Lake each year, May, July and September, where we clean water bars, rebuild scree walls, clean culverts, and repair/reset numerous bog bridges.

Trail work consists of clearing and pruning branches, removing blown down trees (known as "blow downs"), cleaning and rebuilding water bars, painting blazes and other trail maintenance. The work is not really difficult and projects can be found for all abilities.

We need your support to keep our trails in excellent condition. The trails do not clean and fix themselves; it takes lots of time and people to make it all happen. And if you participate in three or more work days, you earn a handsome SE MA AMC Trailworker patch. Wear it with pride!

The trips to Lonesome Lake combine work with pleasure. We car camp at Lafayette campground, have a hot shower at the end of the day and enjoy a campfire in the evening. Meals are cooked at the campsite or we head into Lincoln for some hearty fare. This is a beautiful area in the White Mountains. The surrounding views (26K) can be terrific!

The chapter also organizes trail work days within our chapter area. We always have fun and local trail work can be a great way to learn about what's involved in doing trail work. All abilities welcomed.