West Jersey Crew Workday

Saturday, May 23, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stokes State Forest
Branchville, NJ

The West Jersey Crew is working on the Red Maple Trail in Stokes State Forest. They will be creating sidehill tread and adding rock steps on several areas of the trail. No experience necessary!

• What to expect: The crew will create sidehill tread and add rock steps on several areas of the trail.  They will meet at 9:00 am and work until between 3:00 pm and 4:00pm.
• Terrain: Terrain is hilly and rocky (this is North Jersey, after all!)  There is a ½ mile walk, without tools, from the meeting location to the staging area.  From there we will walk ¼ – ½ mile, carrying tools, to the work sites.
• What to bring: Bring your lunch, plenty of water, work gloves, clothing appropriate for the weather, and sturdy work shoes, and be prepared to get dirty. You will be expected to wear a hard hat (we will provide them, but bring your own if you have one) and eye protection (either prescription glasses or safety glasses--please bring your own safety glasses if you have them.)  The crew will provide all tools.
• Where to meet: After you register you will receive an email from the crew leaders with trip details including meeting location and driving directions.
• Contact: Please direct any questions to West Jersey Crew co-leaders David and Monica Day, [email protected]

This Event counts as part of Trail U curriculum.

Attending this worktrip will fulfill the "Non-Trail U NYNJTC Event" elective for any of the 3 curriculum tracks. Fill out your attendance in the Trail U Brochure to track your progress and earn a patch upon completion!

If you have any questions about Trail U, please email [email protected]