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Date:
May 14
Time:
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Series:

Venue:

The Mountain Trailhead
Mountain Drive
Rome, ME 04963 United States

Organizer:

7 Lakes Alliance

Phone:

2074956039
View Organizer Website

Hikers on The Mountain

After a long winter The Mountain trail system needs some maintenance to get it ready for the summer season! Join 7 Lakes Alliance for a day of clearing corridor and tread on this trail, as well as clearing blowdown that has fallen across the trail.

Driving Directions to Trailhead: Drive approximately one mile north of Belgrade Lakes Village on Route 27. Turn right (east) onto Mountain Drive; a parking area is located at 0.3 miles on the left (north) side of Mountain Drive.

Tasks:

  • Pruning trees and bushes along the trail corridor
  • Clearing the tread of the trail where necessary, and raking drainages to promote water flow off the trail.
  • Removing loose rocks in the trail
  • Clearing downed trees and logs along the trail where necessary
  • Picking up trash and debris along the road and trail

What to bring:

  • Work gloves, sturdy work shoes, and long pants
  • Water
  • Lunch/snacks
  • Bug spray
  • Sunscreen and appropriate clothing to be out in the sun!

Tools you could bring (7 Lakes will provide tools as well)

  • Loppers
  • Hand saw
  • Hatchet or small axe
  • Rake or hoe
  • Safety glasses and hearing protection (7 Lakes staff may be running a chainsaw)

Event Policies

  • We ask everyone attending 7 Lakes events to treat people, plants, and animals with respect.
  • Pets will not be allowed at this event.
  • 7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.

Register for this event below

Email 7 Lakes Alliance Land Steward, Dan Woughter, with any questions at dan.woughter@7lakesalliance.org