Trail building and maintenance are as much a part of our club as are the major events. Heavy undergrowth, floods, slides, and vehicles all contribute to the degradation of the trails. We spend, on an average, 8 to 12 weekends per year just keeping the trails in shape and making new ones so we don't destroy the land by over-use.

Each year, our trailmaster posts a list of work weekends available on the event schedule . Please try to attend at least a couple of these weekends per year. Besides that, we've been known to play just a little - and some of us have more fun on the work weekends than we do on the major events!

Periodically check the"Message of the Day" on the home page, especially just before you plan on leaving for Pittsfield. At the bottom of the page there is also a link to the Pittsfield weather forecast. There is always the possibility that a work weekend may be canceled due to weather and conditions of the trails. Due to rapidly changing weather conditions, the decision to cancel may sometimes not be made until Thursday evening or even Friday morning so always check the home page for weather and updates.

We meet at the VFW in Pittsfield around 7:30 AM when the VFW usually serves breakfast.

A map can be found here . If you need additional information, please e-mail us or call the club phone.

What Should You Bring to a Trail Building Weekend ?

1. Proper attire for weather conditions.
2. Gloves (Preferably heavy or leather as you may be handling brush with thorns.)
3. Good hiking boots.
4. Long pants - heavy jeans.
5. Brush cutting equipment if you have any, such as a brush cutter, lopping shears, pruners, etc.
6. Insect repellent (as required.)
7. An expectation of a FUN time! These Trail Builders are way more fun than work!

For photos and stories of previous year's Trail Builders, go to our Gallery, here.