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National Park Service

Trail Administrator

Gaffney, SC · On-site +1

$89K - $116K/yr

Summary You will serve as a Trail Administrator the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail in Gaffney, SC. Please visit find a park for additional park information. This is a Permanent ...

Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort

Trail Crew

Twin Bridges, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Trail Crew Department: Ski Patrol Reports To: Director of Ski Patrol Prepared By: Sierra-at-Tahoe Prepared Date: 07/2023 FLSA Status: Non-exempt Pay Status: Hourly YR Status: Seasonal (Full-time) ...

Boyne Resorts

Bike Park Trail Crew

Big Sky, MT · On-site

$20.50 - $25.75/hr

Overview Bike Park Trail Crew is a twelve-person team responsible for building and maintaining both downhill and cross-country bike trails. Team members work four consecutive ten-hour shifts within a ...

Boyne Resorts

Bike Park Trail Crew

Big Sky, MT · On-site

$20.50 - $25.75/hr

Overview Bike Park Trail Crew is a twelve-person team responsible for building and maintaining both downhill and cross-country bike trails. Team members work four consecutive ten-hour shifts within a ...

Brundage Mountain Company

Bike Park Trail Crew

Mccall, ID · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

The Bike Park Trail Crew is responsible for maintaining existing hiking and biking trails and building new trails on Brundage Mountain. Brundage operates lift served mountain biking starting mid-June ...

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

$35K - $45K/yr

TRAL 1003 Introduction to Sustainable Trails TRAL 1013 Trail Planning and Design TRAL 1023 Trail Construction TRAL 1033 Trail Maintenance and Management TRAL 2003 Trail Operations and Regulations ...

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How much do trail jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for trail in the United States is $35.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $48.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trail vs Hiker?

AspectTrailHiker
DefinitionA designated path or route for walking, biking, or outdoor activities.A person who walks or hikes along trails or natural paths.
Required CredentialsNone specific; knowledge of outdoor safety helpful.No formal credentials; experience and physical fitness valued.
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, natural settings, often maintained by parks or agencies.Outdoor environments, often in wilderness or parks.
Industry UsageUsed in outdoor recreation, tourism, and conservation sectors.Commonly used in outdoor recreation, fitness, and travel contexts.

In summary, a trail is a physical pathway used for outdoor activities, while a hiker is a person who walks along such trails. Trails are infrastructure, whereas hikers are the individuals enjoying these outdoor spaces.

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What states have the most Trail jobs?

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Infographic showing various Trail job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,307 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

Pacific Crest Trail Maintenance Volunteers - California

Sacramento, CA

Pacific Crest Trail Assn
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$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Join the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) for a day in the dirt, a weekend in the wilderness, or a stint in the backcountry!

Trail maintenance volunteers are a vital component in building, maintaining, and protecting the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the first trails designated as a National Scenic Trail through the National Trails System Act in 1968. Our volunteer crew leaders and PCTA staff lead new and seasoned volunteers across the trail, which stretches 2,650 miles from Campo, CA (near the US-Mexico border) to Manning Park, BC (near the Canada-US border). Our work is divided into 6 regions, which allows our staff to work closely with community members and local volunteer chapters - PCTA regions in California include Southern California (Mexico to Northern boundary of the Angeles National Forest), Southern Sierra (Northern boundary of Angeles National Forest through Yosemite National Park), Northern Sierra (Northern boundary of Yosemite National Park to southern boundary of McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park), and Northern California/Southern Oregon (Southern boundary of McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park to Windigo Pass).

Projects are dependent on the needs of the trail in a particular area. Volunteers in the mountainous terrain of the High Sierra may have a different experience than those in the desert landscapes of Southern California. Trail work may include:

  • Cutting and removing fallen trees to clear the trail corridor (trail corridor = like a tunnel through the woods, it includes all the elements of a trail affected by trail maintenance)
  • Brushing the trail (brushing = removal of overgown vegetation, saplings, and tree limbs to open the trail corridor)
  • Maintaining and improving the trail tread (tread = the area where people and stock walk)
  • Maintaining and constructing structures such as rock walls, steps, or bridges

Most PCTA projects do not require prior trail maintenance experience, and we encourage all levels of experience to get involved. You will receive a training session by the trail crew leaders before you begin working on a project, including proper techniques and appropriate tool use.

View upcoming projects and register to volunteer on PCTAConnect: https://connect.pcta.org/volunteer/s/project-schedule

Find answers to frequently asked questions on PCTA.org: https://www.pcta.org/volunteer/new-volunteers/

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