Good times throughout the year
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Ice Age Trail Crew - Trailbuilding - Blue Hills Segment, Rusk County 2025
May 14 - May 18
What You'll Do:
Replace a bridge over Pigeon Creek. Continue the reroute through the Blue Hills by building boardwalk through a tamarack bog. Craft sustainable tread and blaze the path, opening brand-new Trail and completing phase one.
Project Areaย Map Coming Soon!
All Talents and Abilities Welcome!
There's a role for volunteers of all ages and abilities. And no experience is necessary to participate. Friendly Alliance staff and certified volunteer crew leaders will provide hands-on training to get you started immediately.
Registration: Coming Soon!
Schedule:
Your contribution of time and energy is welcome for any part of the event.
The event beginsย Wednesday, May 14, and concludes on Sunday, May 18.ย Trail construction activities begin each day around 8:00 a.m. and typically wrap up by 4:30 p.m. On Sunday, work ends by noon.
Meals and Checking in at Base Camp/Volunteer Check In Information:
- Volunteers should report each day to Base Camp (TBA after registration).
- A light breakfast will be provided, along with dinner, for volunteers staying overnight.
What to Bring:
- Your lunch for each day you are on site.
- Long-sleeve shirts and pants for trail work; mud boots if you have them, may come in handy.
- A hat, gaiter, and head net.
- Plan for variable weather - bring warm layers and rain gear.
- Sturdy hiking or work boots (no tennis shoes) and leather work gloves.
- Day pack, water bottles, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
- Gear for camping if you're staying overnight. (If you prefer, you may arrange lodging in area hotels, too.)
Questions?
Please contact the Trail Team via email (TrailTeam@iceagetrail.org) or the Ice Age Trail Alliance office (800-227-0046).
We hope to see you soon!
Happy Trails,
The Blue Hills Segment Project Team