Join us in maintaining our Appalachian Trails!
Maintaining our network of high-quality trails is only possible through the generous stewardship of our volunteers. Explore our volunteer opportunities to find out how you can get involved at the Baileys Trail System!
How can I get involved?
We have many volunteers completing projects on the trail system year-round. Whether you're a seasoned conservation corps team member or new to the trail system, we have a variety of volunteer opportunities for everyone.
Click the button below to register for our 'Trail Steward' email list where you will receive tips on how to recreate responsibly and be notified of upcoming volunteer opportunities. And, be sure to check out our upcoming volunteer days below!
I want to be a Baileys Trail StewardVolunteer Feedback
Have you volunteered with us? Let us know what you think! We would love to hear what your experience was like and what changes you want to see. Click the link below to fill out the feedback survey.
Upcoming Volunteer Days
Our upcoming volunteer opportunities will be listed here. Click the link to register!
Tuesday, June 13th from 5:30pm – 8:00pm: Baileys Brushing Day
Join us for an evening on the trails to help us brush the trail corridor. Register here: https://givepul.se/1gv9i4
Saturday, June 24th from 9:00am – 12:00pm: June Monthly Maintenance Day
Join us for a Saturday morning on the trails to help us touch up the terrain. Register here: https://givepul.se/41qpb0
Monday, July 17th from 5:30pm – 8:00pm: Baileys Brushing Day
Join us for an evening on the trails to help us brush the trail corridor. Register here: https://givepul.se/9mwihj
Friday, July 28th from 5:30pm – 8:00pm: July Monthly Maintenance Day
Join us for an evening on the trails to help us touch up the terrain. Register here: https://givepul.se/k42pyh
Tuesday, August 8th from 5:30pm – 8:00pm: Rock Armoring Volunteer Day
Join us for an evening on the trails to help us reinforce drainage locations. Register here: https://givepul.se/u9z1h3
Saturday, August 26th from 9:00am – 12:00pm: Baileys Summer Trails Day and Cleanup
Join us for the second edition of the Baileys Summer Trails Day and Cleanup! We will tackle a number of maintenance tasks across the trail system. Register here: https://givepul.se/ola629
*Registration is limited for these events. The link will take you to our GivePulse page, where you can register by clicking the blue ‘register’ button.
Notice an issue on the trails? Make a trail report.
Our trail users are our best source of information regarding issues on the trails. Notice a fallen tree, damaged sign or structure, overgrown brush, or other maintenance need? Let us know!
Call (740) 677-0113, Email reports@baileystrailsystem.org or click the link below to make a trail report.
Contact us for more opportunities
Other work our volunteers are involved with at the Baileys includes cutting fallen trees*, leading volunteer work crews, and monitoring the trail system. We also host volunteer work days with groups and organizations. If you are interested in hearing more about these opportunities, fill out the form below and someone will reach out to you with more information.
*No one should be using a chainsaw on the Baileys Trail System without the proper certification from the Wayne National Forest.