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Alyeska Resort

Biking & Hiking Trail Crew

Girdwood, AK · On-site

$18/hr

What You'll Do As a Trail Crew 1 , you'll play a key role in performing construction and maintenance on Alyeska Resort's Hiking and Biking trails. Your responsibilities will include: * Assists in the ...

Alterra

Bike Park Trail Crew

Snowshoe, WV · On-site

$15/hr

... trail crew foreman. Job Responsibilities: * Builds and maintains trails to professional standards, ensuring stability, sustainability, and appropriate trail ratings. Constructs "go-arounds" on blue ...

Alterra Mountain Company

Bike Park Trail Crew

Snowshoe, WV · On-site

$15/hr

... trail crew foreman. Job Responsibilities: * Builds and maintains trails to professional standards, ensuring stability, sustainability, and appropriate trail ratings. Constructs "go-arounds" on blue ...

Alyeska Resort

Biking & Hiking Trail Crew

Girdwood, AK · On-site

$18/hr

What You'll Do As a Trail Crew 1 , you'll play a key role in performing construction and maintenance on Alyeska Resort's Hiking and Biking trails. Your responsibilities will include: * Assists in the ...

Yurok Tribe

Lead Trails Crew

Klamath, CA · On-site

$22.69 - $34.32/hr

The Lead Trails Crew will oversee maintaining trail sites with the Trail Crew within the Yurok Ancestral territory and will report out of the Weitchpec Tribal office. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES DUTIES ...

Yurok Tribe (CA)

Lead Trails Crew

Klamath, CA · On-site

$22.69 - $34.32/hr

The Lead Trails Crew will oversee and manage the Yurok Trail Crew. The Lead Trails Crew will oversee maintaining trail sites with the Trail Crew within the Yurok Ancestral territory and will report ...

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How much do trail crew jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for trail crew in the United States is $21.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What kind of work schedule and environment can I expect as a Trail Crew member?

Trail Crew positions typically involve working outdoors for extended periods, often in remote areas and in all weather conditions. Work schedules can vary, but may include long days, multi-day hitches, or camping onsite while completing trail projects. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, collaborating daily to repair, build, and maintain hiking trails, which can be physically demanding but highly rewarding. The role also provides hands-on experience in conservation and land management, paving the way for future opportunities in outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, or public land agencies.

What is a Trail Crew job?

A Trail Crew job involves building, maintaining, and repairing trails in parks, forests, and wilderness areas. Crew members use hand tools and power tools to clear debris, construct bridges, control erosion, and improve trail conditions. The work is physically demanding and often requires hiking long distances while carrying heavy gear. Trail crews typically work in remote locations and can experience varying weather conditions. This role is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor physical labor and conservation efforts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Trail Crew position, and why are they important?

Trail Crew members need strong physical fitness, knowledge of trail construction and maintenance techniques, and the ability to work safely in variable outdoor conditions. Familiarity with hand tools such as pulaskis, shovels, and saws is required, and certifications like Wilderness First Aid are often preferred. Teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability are valuable soft skills that help individuals succeed in dynamic and sometimes remote environments. These skills and qualities are crucial for building and maintaining safe, sustainable trails while collaborating effectively with a diverse crew.

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Infographic showing various Trail Crew job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 6% Summer. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,261 per year, or $21.3 per hour.
Biking & Hiking Trail Crew

Biking & Hiking Trail Crew

Alyeska Resort

Anchorage, AK

$18/hr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 19 hours ago

Job description

Are you ready to spend your days working in the beautiful outdoors? Do you have a passion for building and maintaining trails that allow others to experience the natural world? If you take pride in your craft and want to be part of a fun dynamic team, then Alyeska Resort is for you!

We’re looking for Trail Crew professionals to join our team in Girdwood, Alaska.
What You’ll Do
As a Trail Crew 1, you’ll play a key role in performing construction and maintenance on Alyeska Resort’s Hiking and Biking trails.
Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assists in the design, construction, and maintenance of all the hiking and biking trails on resort property.
  • Ensures that all trails are maintained per Hiking & Biking supervisors and Mountain Managements instructions.
  • Places signage at appropriate locations to ensure riders/hikers are made aware of trail conditions.
  • Must work well with all other resort departments & be respectful of all guests and employees of Alyeska Resort.

What We Offer
âś… Starting Wage: From $18 per hour
âś… Employee Housing for a small fee live and play where you work
âś… Flexible work schedules
âś… Paid time off & holidays
âś… Free Mountain Pass for employees and qualified dependents
âś… Employee discounts on resort lodging, dining, and spa services

What We Need

  • Advanced to expert level mountain biker.
  • High school education or equivalent.
  • Must possess a valid Alaska Driver’s License.
  • Ability to operate ATV and pickup truck on mountain roads.
  • Ability to use various hand tools. Pulaski, pick, shovel, rake, handsaw, hammer etc.
  • Ability to run small gas/pneumatic/electric powered tools. Chainsaw, brush cutter, compactor, power wheelbarrow, rotor-hammer etc.
  • Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

What to Expect
đź“Ś Be on alert and at times, on your feet for long periods, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
đź“Ś Work in a fast-paced, high-energy resort environment.
đź“Ś Adapt to seasonal changes around the resort and special events.
đź“Ś Physical demands: while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee must be able to operate hand and foot controls on vehicles. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to pass a functional capacity test developed for this job.
đź“ŚWork environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Physical terrain in the work environment can be uneven with poor traction; there is ice and snow outside, and wet floors indoors.


About Alyeska Resort

Alyeska Resort is a world-class destination nestled in the mountains of Girdwood, Alaska, just 45 minutes south of Anchorage. With a 300+ room hotel, a Nordic Spa, and a renowned ski area, we offer an exciting and dynamic work environment where employees can work hard, play hard, and Live the Adventure!

If you’re ready to bring your passion to Alyeska Resort, apply today and begin your adventure in the heart of Alaska!

Alyeska Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.