Volunteer
Volunteer on the CDT and give back to the trails you love.
Volunteers Are The Heart Of Our Work To Maintain The CDT
Through volunteering, build a deeper connection to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail landscape, connect with a trail community, and make a lasting impact for future generations of trail adventurers. No experience is necessary to join us on these projects – just a willingness to work hard and get a little dirty!
Multi-Day Volunteer Projects
These projects take place over 2-5 days while camping in the frontcountry or backcountry (project dependant). Food is provided and prepared by a volunteer crew chef.
One-Day Volunteer Events
One-day events will be lead by CDTC staff and/or local community trail leaders. Find more information below.
Become A Trail Adopter
Take your skills to the next level and adopt your own section of CDT. Learn more about the Adopt a Trail Program.
2025 Projects
Our field projects are now live and open for volunteer applications! Click a project below for more details and to apply.
| Project Name | Date(s) | State | Location | Type | Difficulty | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gila Alternate w/ Heart of the Gila | May 22-27 | New Mexico | Gila National Forest | Multi-day | Hard | Complete |
| New Mexico Adopter Training | June 7th | New Mexico | Santa Fe National Forest | Adopter Training | Easy | Complete |
| Carson NF Legacy Project | Sept. 11-14 | New Mexico | Carson National Forest | Multi-day | Easy | Join Waitlist |
| Black Range | Sept. 25-28 | New Mexico | Gila National Forest | Multi-day | Hard | Register Here |
| Colorado Adopter Training | June 14 | Colorado | San Juan National Forest | Adopter Training | Easy | Join Waitlist |
| Monarch Lake w/ Headwaters Trail Alliance | July 11-13 | Colorado | Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest | Multi-day | Moderate | Join Waitlist |
| Bowen Gulch w/ Headwaters Trail Alliance | July 17-20 | Colorado | Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest | Multi-day | Moderate/Hard | Join Waitlist |
| Interlaken Trail w/ Friends of Lake County | June 28 | Colorado | Pike-San Isabel NF | Single Day Event | Easy | More Info |
| REI Staff Pack-In | July 24 | Colorado | Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest | Private Event | Hard | Private Event |
| Herman Gulch w/ Women's Wilderness | July 25-27 | Colorado | Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest | Multi-day | Hard | Full |
| Long Park Puncheons | Aug. 21-24 | Wyoming | Medicine Bow- Routt National Forest | Multi-day | Moderate | Register Here |
| Lonestar Geyser | Aug. 24-29 | Wyoming | Yellowstone National Park | Multi-day | Moderate | Join Waitlist |
| Two Oceans | Aug. 6-11 | Wyoming | Bridger Teton National Forest | Multi-day | Hard | Register Here |
| 10th Annual Pete Sorini Trail Day | June 7 | Montana | Butte Highlands | Single Day Project | Easy/ Moderate | Complete |
| Montana Adopter Training | June 8 | Montana | Lewis & Clark National Forest | Adopter Training | Easy | Complete |
| Twin Lakes w/ Wild Montana | Sept. 11-14 | Montana | Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest | Multi-day | Moderate | Join Waitlist |
| Anderson Mountain | Aug. 7-10 | Idaho | Salmon Challis National Forest | Multi-day | Moderate | Register Here |
| Neglected Mine | Oct. 24-26 | New Mexico | Gila National Forest | Multi-day | Moderate | Register Here |
Interested in Volunteering in other ways?
Please click the button below to let us know how you would like to get involved.