For one week in July outdoor enthusiasts can give back to one of New Hampshire’s most beloved landscapes, Mt. Monadnock, and share in camaraderie and community through stewardship. To help keep Mt. Monadnock safe and welcoming for hikers, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests and New Hampshire State Parks will be hosting the 17th Annual Monadnock Trails Week, July 13-July 17, 2023. Trail improvement projects are planned all over the mountain in this weeklong event. This year volunteers will be able to work on a variety of trail maintenance projects on Mt. Monadnock and Gap Mountains, led by experienced and professional trail workers. Whether it is your first- or fiftieth time doing trail work, it’s a great opportunity to learn new skills, have fun, and do good work. Projects will range from basic maintenance to building trail structures from rock or wood. Depending on volunteer interest, we will once again be hosting affinity crews (such as women, (and LGBTQIA+ or youth crews) to help foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for people to get involved with trail work. No trail work experience is necessary; conservation professionals will lead groups to complete different projects. Come ready to work and learn about tool use and best practices for trail building. Tools and safety gear provided. People can participate for 1 or all days of the event; days run from 9am - 3pm.