Starting May 13, we will begin an ambitious trail project that will greatly improve the sustainability of Mount Major's Main Trail, the most popular route up and down the mountain.
The Forest Society is teaming up with Town 4 Trails Services and OBP Trailworks to construct a sustainable trail to take the place of about 1/3 mile of the existing Main/Blue Trail. The lower sections of the Main Trail include some extremely eroded sections, the result of steep grades on sub-optimal soil combined with thousands of footfalls annually.
While construction is underway, we will temporarily close the parking area and lower sections of the Main Trail.
There will still be parking along the highway and marked routes to the summit. Portable toilets will remain available at the trailhead. Mt. Major is a carry in-carry out location so please take all your trash home with you, including dog waste!
The work is expected to last 12 weeks. Please follow signage on site and keep dogs leashed. Consider visiting Mt. Major during weekdays or off-season due to the limited parking during construction.
If you are planning to visit with a group of 15 or more, especially with a large van or bus, please visit this page and register in advance.
Questions about the trail work at Mount Major can be directed to Dylan Summers, Stewardship Projects Manager, at dsummers@forestsociety.org.
