VOLUNTEER
The Ragged Mountain Foundation only exists through the efforts of volunteers. Join us to protect cherished climbing spots and recreational areas, and promote climbing access all across Connecticut.
UPCOMING TRAIL DAYS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The best way to stay up to speed on RMF news, events, and initiatives is to keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook pages as well as RMF member emails.
Please RSVP (if available) if you intend to help with any of our volunteer cleanup or workdays, and please cancel via email message if you are unable to attend any workdays you have signed up for.
Thank you for volunteering; we can’t do it without you!
TRAIL DAYS FOR 2026:
Specific projects will be announced prior to each date.
Ragged Mountain Trail Day — Sunday, September 20, 2026
Join RMF for a trail work day at Ragged Mountain! We’ll focus on cleaning up storm damage along the base of the cliff.
MEET: Main Cliff Parking, Sheldon Road, Southington
WRAP-UP: 2–3 PM — come and go as needed
BRING: Work gloves, water & food. Tools and instruction provided.
Please carpool when possible. Weather-related cancellations will be emailed the day before.
Please sign up via the RSVP link — this helps us plan for the number of volunteers.
Hanging Mountain Hangout — Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:30 am - 6:00 pm EDT
Hangout with the WMCC and RMF at Hanging Mountain as we celebrate our work to conserve such an amazing climbing destination. There are many ways to get involved:
Trail work: we need volunteers to help us finish up the trails leading to the new South Wall. Please sign up in advance through this google form.
Scavenger Hunt: Test your knowledge of Hanging Mountain and find one of the Golden Carabiners. Donate $10 for the clue sheet and prizes for the first carabiner you can find.
Climbing Meeting-up: Meet up with other WMCC & RMF members. This is not a guided climbing event – all participants must have their own gear and know how to belay. Please sign up in advance through this google form.
Yard Sale & Cook out: Check out the used gear and other items we’ll have and join us for a cookout in the parking lot at 4:00pm. We’ll have burgers, hotdogs, and s’mores!
2026 IN-PERSON BOARD MEETINGS — OPEN TO ALL
Come see what we're up to. Share your thoughts, get involved, connect with your local climbing community.
July 14th, 7pm@ CRG West Hartford
October 13th, 7pm@ Rock Spot Wallingford
CRAG STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
Is there are Connecticut crag you feel personally connected with?
The RMF is always looking for motivated people who care deeply about maintaining our climbing areas and want to take a lead on key crags within the state. Email us for more information!
TRAIL WORK GALLERY
