Staff Led

2-Day Rock Work Training at Camp Dodge Trails Center

HIGHLIGHTS

Trail Work on August 30 2025, in Gorham, NH

START LOCATION

1 Camp Dodge Rd, Gorham, NH, 03581, US (42.135613, -72.858462)

END LOCATION

Same as start location

START

Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 9:00 AM

END

Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 4:00 PM

DESCRIPTION

Ever hike a trail and find yourself amazed by the rock structures you, see? If so, then this is the workshop for you! This introductory class focuses on the fundamentals of rock work. Learn about body mechanics, how to safely quarry and move rocks to build trail structures.

These two days of our rock work program focus on how to safely and effectively move rocks to work with. Participants will learn terms and techniques such as the flip, pick and pry, wrap, drag, waddle, and row in order to get rock onto the trail and staged to build with. This is a must for anyone trying to build their skill set and want to learn how much goes into rock work. The class will also be focusing on the best techniques and standards for how to set rocks in order to build various trail structures. Learn about how to best dig a hole for your rocks, crush setting, and the reason why we build the way we do. Learn from some of the region’s best stone workers in this in-depth hands-on course that rocks!

Please be sure to wear long pants, good boots, food, water, and any layers you may need to be outside. Personal protection equipment such as gloves, eye protection, and hardhat will be provided.

DIFFICULTY RATING

4 - Moderate

DIFFICULTY RATING DEFINITION

Fitness level and/or past experience to sustain the activity at a moderate pace is required. Expect to be active up to 4-6 hours per day. Reasonable breaks in the action.

OFFERED BY

AMC Staff Led Programs

STATUS

Open

TRIP LEADERS

Erik Samia