CSB Trail Work Car Camp

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.
• The trail work will be done a section of the Colorado Trail and Lost Creek Wilderness.

14 spots. You will be added to the wait list and moved to attending when the following are completed:

• Fill out the waiver (including +1's) to participate: https://forms.gle/Y4sthwTqZzyLge5Q8

What to Wear:

• Long pants and long sleeve shirts are required for trailwork. Plan to get dirty.
• Boots/high ankle trail runners required.

What to Bring:

• Sturdy work gloves, garden gloves or full fingered MTB gloves.
• Safety glasses/sunglasses (shaded or clear) depending on 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.

Provided:

• Hard hats
• Trail tools
• Ear protection

Things to Know:

• Plan to car camp two nights.
• Dogs are welcome but must be qualified and approved by organizers and are recommended to be on leash for safety.
• All participants will need to help carry 1-2 hand tools into the worksite.
• The last few miles of the drive are on a high clearance road.

Friday night

• Carpool from COS to the campsite on the Caltopo Map .
• No facilities at car camping location, so plan accordingly.
• car camping Friday and Saturday night.
• Hammock friendly camping location for car camping.

Saturday

• Review the JHA/CTF/USFS waivers and have a tool/safety talk.
• Start hiking to worksite at 8:00 AM
• Complete repairs to rock structures 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Hike to worksite is 2 miles, 500ft of gain.
• Work involves repairing failing rock structures that stabilize the trail through drainages.

Sunday

• Leisurely pack up camp and drive back.