This Park Service announcement fills seasonal trail crew jobs for 2027 across the Pacific West, including Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Redwood, Point Reyes and Devils Postpile in California, plus Haleakala, Great Basin, Crater Lake, Oregon Caves, Mount Rainier and North Cascades. Crews clear blowdown and slides, dig and clean drainage, brush corridors and rebuild tread, and help build bridges, food boxes, corrals and pit toilets, with some masonry and help to packers loading stock. Expect heavy labor: carrying loads up to 100 pounds, moving rock with bars and long days of digging. Applicants need trail crew type experience and a valid driver’s license. The anticipated start is April or May 2027 on an appointment of up to 1,039 hours. Wage-grade pay ranges from $21.18 to $39 an hour depending on location and grade. Housing may be available but is not guaranteed. Apply on USAJOBS by 10/26/2026; it closes early after 800 applications.
| Pay | $21.18 to $39.00 per hour |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | Apr 1, 2027 |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Some experience |
| Location | Yosemite National Park, California |
| Job Type | Trail Crew |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Apply By | Filled Oct 27, 2026 |
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