Trip #12 Day trip / Overnight camp: Trail clearing on the Brule Lake Trail

Help preserve wilderness trails for future generations to enjoy!
Join Lucas and Mel on a one-day clearing trip to the Brule Lake Trail and camping overnight at Superior National Forest - Crescent Lake campground. (13 miles from Trailhead)
All are welcome - no trail clearing experience is required.
BWAC will provide safety training, safety equipment, clearing tools, and campsite reservation.

After RSVPing, please email the crew leaders your non Meetup email address for further instructions
lucas.raudabaugh@boundarywaterstrails.org and
mel.yackley@boundarywaterstrails.org

Itinerary: Saturday September 7, 2024
10:00 am - Volunteers arrive at US Forest Service Tofte Ranger Station for orientation and safety training
10:30 am - Arrange carpools and travel 1 hr to the trail head parking lot
11:45 am - Review safety and goals at TH
Lunch and breaks as needed
5:00 pm - return parking lot and disperse or option of tent camping at USFS Crescent Lake campground 13 mies further west

Volunteer expectations: You should be in good physical shape for a full day of travel, bending, kneeling, and operating a hand saw or loppers. Must have a "can-do" attitude for unknown trail and weather conditions.

Volunteers will provide: Day pack, no cook lunch, snack, two liters of water, durable footwear, pants, long sleeve shirt, hat, RAIN COAT, and personal WORK GLOVES.

BWAC will provide: Safety training, eye protection, head protection, clearing tools, and a thank you gift.

All participants must sign the BWAC liability release, BWAC medical health form, and U.S. Forest Service volunteer agreement at the Tofte Ranger Station. Review forms at www.BoundaryWatersTrails.org Our volunteer crew leaders reserve the right to deny participation for any or no reason.

Thank you for choosing to volunteer with the Boundary Waters Advisory Committee, where safety is our #1 priority. Without volunteers like you, these trails would not be here.

Thank you to the USFS - Superior National Forest for providing support and permits.