The DTS constituting declaration identifies the heart of the matter: Mountain biking is a privilege. To maintain access to the fantastic public resources in our area, the DTS embrace riding and behaving according to the Rules of the Trail. We also hold true that patrons of trails on public lands have a moral obligation to give something back -- something to help maintain these trails. This is crucial to the long-term accessibility for all trail users groups. Sweat equity (volunteer maintenance) establishes our group as dedicated to the successful, sustainable development, and maintenance of outdoor recreational opportunities.

For example, anyone can do simple, but important trail maintenance activities, such as trimming trail corridors, any time. See how to join our Adopt-A-Trail Program!

DTS coordinates volunteer work parties with regular frequency for Fair Hill Natural Resources Area, Middle Run Natural Area, White Clay Creek State Park, and Iron Hill Recreation Area.

Check the schedules below and come prepared. Bring work gloves; wear sturdy shoe; contact the sponsor for additional details on what tools to bring and what the project may be. An e-mail message is typically sent in the week before the party to our Yahoo! Group.

The DTS often assist local park officials in organizing more substantial trail maintenance parties. Activities such as building bridges, rerouting trails, and building new trails must only be done with the permission of the land managers and in accordance with sustainable trail building and maintenance methods.

Many DTS members are also involved in other local trail stewardship organizations. We have lent able bodies and many man-hours to good projects as part of our advocacy efforts.

Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area
Meet behind the Park Office, near the corner of Tawes Drive and Ranger Skinner Drive. From route 273, take race entrance No. 3, turn left and then left again onto Ranger Skinner Drive. Cross over 273 using the bridge. Continue on Ranger Skinner Drive until you come to Tawes drive. Turn right onto Tawes. The office is the first building on your right.

Don't forget to turn in your hours. The park gets funding in proportionate amounts to volunteer labor to the tune of $10 per hour worked. Drop the Fair Hill volunteer coordinators, Nathan Graham or Joanne Kricker an email, print out this PDF and drop it off at the office, or use this handy form.