Back Pack Brushing Trip 3 Night Trail Work Marble Peak Trail
Details
TRIP TITLE / DATES / IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:
Back Pack brushing trip Three Nights Tan Oak Camp work on the Marble Peak and South Fork Trails
VWA TRAIL CREW LEADER:
Betsy MacGowan
OVERVIEW:
BACKPACKING TRIP
MEET 7 A.M. at Big Sur Station. At the ten minute spots right in front, not in the main parking lot.
HIKE 4.3 miles from the trailhead at Marble Peak to camp at Tan Oak Camp. We will work on clearing brush and fallen trees on the Marble Peak Trail in Strawberry Valley. We may get to the South Fork Trail.
WORK on the Marble Peak Trail
This will be a good introduction to backpacking and trailwork. You must join for the full trip.
THE WORK:
There is work for all abilities. Beginner to expert. Tools and instruction provided for brushing/tread work. The work location has some poison oak and it is possible to avoid it. Cotton clothing with long sleeves and long pants can be helpful to avoid poison oak.
MEET: Big Sur Station
LOCAL WEATHER:
FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE DETAILS:
Betsy MacGowan using the Meetup messaging feature.
WHAT TO BRING:
All of your personal gear for a backpacking trip: sleeping bag, tent, cooking system, utensil(s), food, clothing including layers. Sturdy work clothes with long sleeved shirts and long pants; sturdy footwear. A daypack to carry your water and lunches for each day. Bring enough containers to carry a minimum of 3 liters.
ALL FOOD for 4 days/3 nights
WATER There water at the camp and on the hike in.
Tecnu lotion for poison oak protection if you need it. There is some poison oak on this trail.
Your favorite work gloves, safety glasses, loppers, hand saw and hard hat if you have them; otherwise tools and hardhats will be provided.