Alaska Trail Stewards Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer events are open to anyone age 18 and up, or 12 and up if a parent or guardian is present. No experience is necessary, but you should be able to hike the designated distance while carrying tools and work for the full duration of the event. If you RSVP for an event, please plan on attending. Events are limited to small groups, and if you RSVP but then don't attend, it takes away an opportunity for someone else to attend. If something comes up and you are no longer able to attend an event, please email Maya Kaup at maya.kaup@alaska-trails.org as soon as you're able so that another volunteer may attend instead.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Aug 22
Gold Cord Lake Trail Improvements Take 1
Independence Mine State Historical Park
RSVP
Aug 22, 2026, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Independence Mine State Historical Park, 23264 Gold Cord Rd, Palmer, AK 99645, USA
The goal of this project is to improve trail tread and drainage on the Gold Cord Lake Trail in Hatcher Pass State Park. Work will involve completing a rock causeway. Hiking is moderate with no more than 1.5 miles total hiked for the event.
Sat, Aug 29
Powerline Trail Brushing Take 2
Upper Huffman Trailhead
RSVP
Aug 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Upper Huffman Trailhead, Sultana Dr, Anchorage, AK 99516, USA
The goal of this project is to brush the Powerline Trail in Chugach State Park using handsaws and loppers to clear alders and other shrubs from the trail. Hiking is easy to moderate with no more than 2.5 miles total hiked for the day.
Sat, Sep 05
Gold Cord Lake Trail Improvements Take 2
Independence Mine State Historical Park
RSVP
Sep 05, 2026, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Independence Mine State Historical Park, 23264 Gold Cord Rd, Palmer, AK 99645, USA
The goal of this project is to improve trail tread and drainage on the Gold Cord Lake Trail in Hatcher Pass State Park. Hiking is moderate with no more than 1.5 miles total hiked for the event.
Sat, Sep 12
Horsetail Falls Connector Trail - Take 4
Whittier Public Safety Building
RSVP
Sep 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Whittier Public Safety Building, 660 Whittier St.
Volunteers will be building new trail and maintaining existing trail. This will involve brushing and grubbing out the corridor and constructing new tread. Hiking will be moderate and around 2 miles. Volunteers will meet at the Whittier Public Safety Building. BBQ to follow!
Sat, Sep 19
Meridian Lake Trail Take 2
Meridian/Grayling Lake Trailhead
RSVP
Sep 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Meridian/Grayling Lake Trailhead, 22635 State Hwy 9, Seward, AK 99664, USA
The goal of this project is to improve trail tread and drainage on the Meridian Lake Trail in Chugach National Forest. Hiking will be easy and up to 3 miles for the day.
Sat, Sep 26
Flattop Sunnyside Trail Improvements
Flattop Sunnyside Trailhead
RSVP
Sep 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Flattop Sunnyside Trailhead, Canyon Rd, Anchorage, AK 99516, USA
The goal of this project is to brush and improve trail tread and drainage on the Flattop Sunnyside Trail in Chugach State Park. Hiking is moderate with no more than 3.5 miles total hiked for the day.

A big thank you to our 2026 ATS event sponsors and funders