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Thursday Nights with the Crew

Volunteer with the Crew + MN DNR | Thursdays @ 5:30 p.m.
Spend your Thursday evenings giving back to the trails you love from May - October! Join the Crew and the Minnesota DNR for trail work nights throughout the summer, tackling whatever the trails need most, from weed whipping and drainage clearing to dirt work and berm rebuilding.

What to Expect:

  • A variety of trail maintenance tasks (changes weekly)

  • Teams of 3 - 5 volunteers

  • Tools provided by the Crew

  • Look for red shirts when you arrive

Dates & Location: Locations vary per week.

  • August 21: Crusher Race Course Prep Work
    RSVP Required.

    Meeting Point: Miner’s Mountain Rally Center
    Start Time: 5:30 PM

    Volunteers Needed: 10+

    Primary Trail Segments:
    • Galloping Goose South
    • Galloping Goose North

    Tasks:
    • If we have 6 or more volunteers, we will separate into 2 groups. Removing obtrusive rocks on green trails and other dirt work i.e. break bump/small berm repair.

    Bring:
    • Gloves, water, bug spray
    ** ALL Tools provided

    Volunteer Happy Hour at Raffery’s Afterwards.

    See below information for gear and other requirements.
    Can't make it Thursday? You can still help - tackle these segments on your own time and let us know when you're heading out.

UPCOMING DATES:

  • August 28: TBA | 5:30 p.m.

  • September 4, 11, 18, & 25: TBA: 5:30 p.m.

🛑 Parking Pass Required – Purchase at the entrance
📝 RSVP Required

Each week’s focus and meeting spot is shared here, on Teams, social media, and through our email updates - stay tuned!

What to wear:

  • Boots

  • Long pants

  • Long-sleeve shirt

  • Neck gaiter or buff

  • Gloves

What to bring:

  • Bike to reach trail areas (okay if you come on foot!)

  • Tools (if you have trail tools you prefer)

  • Full water bottle

  • Bug spray

No experience needed! Tools provided.

RSVP HERE

Earlier Event: August 9
Volunteer: Cruser's Kettle Trail Work
Later Event: August 24
2025 Cuyuna Crusher Race