Overview
Service Project:
SECC and Great Smoky Mountains National Park have partnered to host a trail crew alongside the National Park Service Trail Crew. The primary focus of the project will be the restoration of Bullhead Trail, with potential for additional projects in other park locations. The crew should expect to camp in the frontcountry for the month of June and in July expect to backcountry camp atop Mt. LeConte camping in close quarters in an open shelter with limited service, resources, and amenities.
*This project is highly physically demanding, requiring participants to hike up to Mt. LeConte—an arduous level 8-10-mile trek each way with an elevation gain of approximately 4,000 feet—along with other tough hikes, all while carrying heavy loads of tools, equipment, and a day pack.*
The GRSM Trail Program Coordinator will lead the crew and oversee restoration efforts. Members will camp overnight in the field and complete service projects outdoors in all weather conditions, performing manual labor related to conservation and restoration. Potential tasks include, but are not limited to:
Trail construction and maintenance
Corridor clearing
Replacement of equestrian hitching posts
Repair or installation of water structures along trails
Signage installation and repainting blazes
Campground maintenance
Habitat restoration
Fence installation and repair
Community Service
Qualifications:
United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
Must be between ages 18 and 30, or up to 35 if a military veteran.
Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate
Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check
About Southeast Conservation Corps
Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC), operates conservation service programs throughout the Southeast that focus on meeting the needs of the natural landscapes while empowering youth and adults to cultivate compassion, responsibility, and life skills through community service, hard work, and land stewardship.
Building upon the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps, we are focused on connecting people to the natural world through conservation-based service learning, personal development, and recreation.
