About the Event
On Saturday, May 9 at 9 AM, join Chocorua Lake Conservancy for the Annual Chocorua Mountain Club Trail Clearing Day. Meet at 9 AM sharp at the Grove at Chocorua Lake, on Chocorua Lake Road just off of Route 16, for tools and trail assignments.
Participants will have two options: Hike the Mountain, a full-day hike on CMC trails on Chocorua and Paugus, clearing water bars and blowdowns, and maybe hiking the summit for fun. Or, help steward Chocorua Lake Conservancy trails, a half-day hike on conservation land, clearing CLC trails on land around the lake, followed by a nap or a swim!
After our work day, please come celebrate our work and socialize with fellow CMC trails volunteers over drinks (BYOB) and dinner at 5:30 PM at Runnells Hall (25 Deer Hill Rd, Chocorua). A hearty buffet dinner (a large ham, pizza, salads) will be served at 6 PM. Trail crews will share trail reports around 7 PM. Please bring an appetizer, side dish, or dessert to share if you’re able. Any tools that have not yet been returned can be brought to the supper.
What to bring
Wear sturdy close-toed shoes or boots and long pants, bring plenty of water to drink, snacks (and lunch, if you plan to hike the mountain), sun and bug protection as needed, and a first-aid kit for small cuts and bruises—i.e. standard hiking gear. Tools are provided as needed, but it’s helpful if you can bring your own sturdy steel rake and/or big clippers, and gloves—no power tools, please. No special skills needed.
Youth Instructions
Youth volunteers are welcome with a guardian if under 18 years old.
Sign Up!
- Sign Up Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 9:00am-4:00pm
Questions?
Contact Anna Paddock at volunteer@chocorualake.org or 603-323-6252.