Join Us for a Volunteer Day on the Essex Gateway Trail: Help Improve Local Trails

  

Join us on Saturday, March 21st, at 9 a.m. for a Volunteer Day at the Essex Gateway Trail!

  

Date: March 21st

Time: 9 AM

Location: Meet at the Essex Ferry Parking area, Essex, New York. (121 Essex Road, Essex, NY 12936)

  

Are you looking for an outdoor adventure while giving back to the community? Join Champlain Area Trails for a Saturday Volunteer Project on the Essex Gateway Trail. This is considered an easy trail. It is roughly a 3-mile round-trip that passes through forest, pasture, and open farmland until its terminus at Blockhouse Road. Much of the trail passes through Essex Farm, which is a busy place with cattle, sheep, pigs, and all forms of cultivation.

  

During this working hike, we will engage in trail maintenance activities such as lopping, hand sawing, string-trimming, and cleaning up the trail, making it safer and more enjoyable for all hikers. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the fresh air, meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts, and contribute to preserving a fantastic community trail.

  

WHAT TO BRING:

- Tools: Champlain Area Trails will provide loppers, hand saws, and string trimmers, but feel free to bring your own tools if you prefer.

- Safety Gear: Bring gloves and protective eyewear (if using a string trimmer).

- Hydration: Don’t forget to bring water!

- Snacks: Pack some snacks for energy during the hike.

- Clothing: Dress for cold weather in layers and footwear that can get wet. 

  

HOW TO GET THERE:

Meet at Essex Ferry Parking area Essex, New York. (121 Essex Road, Essex, NY 12936)

 Click here for Google Maps directions.

  

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

To participate, please register by 6:00 PM the day before the event by emailing tony@champlainareatrails.com. You are also welcome to join us without prior registration; just meet us at the trailhead at 9:00 AM on Saturday.

  

Waiver:

​Click here to complete our waiver.

  

Support Our Mission:

Our volunteers play a crucial role in bringing our mission to life by creating and maintaining trails. Our dedicated team cannot accomplish this work alone. Your contributions are essential to our efforts to make and maintain our 100+ miles of trails in New York’s Champlain Valley. If you are able, we would greatly appreciate your donation today!