CSB Trail Work Day

Hosted By
Leigh and 2 others

Details
Ready to make a difference while hitting the trails? Join us for a day of giving back to the stunning landscapes we love to explore! No experience necessary.
- Hands-on trail maintenance and improvement tasks.
- Fun and camaraderie with fellow outdoor enthusiasts.
- Make a lasting impact on our local hiking havens.
- Learn about what goes into maintaining the trails we love.
What to Wear:
- Long pants and long sleeve shirt required. Plan to get dirty.
- Boots preferred but not required unless doing Sawyer work (USFS requires boots that provide ankle support and have nonskid soles).
What to Bring:
- Sturdy work gloves, garden gloves or full fingered MTB gloves.
- Safety glasses/sunglasses (shaded or clear) depending on the weather.
- A bandana or liner for wearing under provided hard hats.
- Sun protection (sunscreen, buff or bandana for under hard hat)
- Car camping gear and food (if coming up early). For the trailwork bring a small backpack to hold water, snacks/lunch and layers.
Provided:
- Hard hats
- Trail tools
Things to Know:
- Plan to hike up to 3 miles round trip from trailhead to worksite.
- Dogs are welcome but must be approved by organizers and are recommended to be on leash for safety.
Plan:
Friday night
- Car camping option near Colorado Trail segment 3/4 trailhead, exact location will be relayed closer to the date once worksite is determined.
- No facilities at camping location so plan accordingly.
Saturday
- All participates must be at campsite by 8:00AM.
- Leave camp at 8:15 AM (camp breakdown can occur in the afternoon).
- At the trailhead we will review the JHA/CTF/USFS waivers and have a tool/safety talk.
- Work on section of Colorado Trail next to or in Lost Creek Wilderness until the afternoon (back to the parking lot by 4PM).
- Optional car camp Saturday night at same camping location.
Everyone will need to fill out the waiver (including +1's) to participate.
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Thursday, June 5, 2025
11:00 PM
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CSB Trail Work Day
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