posted May 23, 2023
With support from the Legacy Trail Grant program, CDTC will complete three projects that will take place along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in Colorado and New Mexico. These projects will mitigate trail erosion and address maintenance issues that negatively impact watershed health. In Colorado, CDTC will complete two projects in partnership with the Headwaters Trail Alliance. These projects will take place at Rollins Pass and on High Lonesome, which will address erosion and complete two bridge projects, respectively. The project at High Lonesome will include fully replacing two existing bridges that are 15 feet in length and have rotting planks and sinking foundations, posing hazards to trail users as well as negatively impacting watershed health. The project at the Rollins Pass will include improving a large trailhead parking area that has fallen victim to significant resource damage after several decades of high visitation.
posted May 23, 2023
This project will implement a number of projects such as the examples below, to address a host of access, safety, and environmental concerns that currently exist within this project area. The MVRD has struggled to conduct an inventory of additional resource concerns and trail needs because many of these trails require significant logout and clearing to enable access. There will be dozens of similar projects to reduce sedimentation and protect watersheds.
posted May 23, 2023
The BCHVH are dedicated to preserving and improving the iconic 83-mile-long Virginia Highlands Horse Trail #337, a multi-use trail in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in the George Washington Jefferson National Forest that stretches from Elk Garden in the west end to the New River, the eastern boundary. This popular trail is used by equestrians, hikers, mountain bikers and in sections, including the project area, is open to seasonal motorcycle use. The trail in the project area runs along and crosses four creeks (West Fork Dry Run, Jones Creek, Kinser Creek and Harvel Creek) that run into Cripple Creek which flows into the New River Watershed, that provides drinking water in southwest Virginia and West Virginia. A 3.5-mile section of the trail lies adjacent to the Little Dry Run Wilderness Area.
posted May 23, 2023
This work helps the Forest Service with much-needed maintenance in the Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness areas. As a result, the improved trails and safety measures will benefit the user and the commercial interests in the area. On the Maxon Meadow Trail, the existing causeway is dangerously damaged and failing; as a result, users are reluctant to cross it, so multiple trails have been created to avoid using the causeway. Removing the causeway and locating the trail to a more durable surface will mitigate this adverse impact by preventing multiple trails through the wetland and confining use to that more durable surface, preventing further damage.
posted May 23, 2023
This project will take place on the beautiful Lost Lake Trail just north of Seward, Alaska and consists of rebuilding a step and run structure to reduce erosion and provide a durable surface when the nearby swamp is full of water. Additional trail maintenance will also be completed as time allows. Most of the trail work will take place within half mile of our designated campsite on the Lost Lake trail. There is an 80-foot section of existing native spruce step and run that has rotted and needs to be replaced.
posted May 23, 2023
Ten volunteers will depart from the Indian Crossing Trailhead and backpack into a feature of the Imnaha River known as Blue Hole. Participants on this project will construct erosion control structures on the Imnaha River Trail (#1816), which will allow the trail to be more resilient to extreme weather events. It will also prevent excessive sediment from entering the Imnaha River, improving watershed conditions for sensitive species.
posted May 23, 2023
Sixteen volunteers, including an American Hiking Society crew leader will join this project to backpack into a stunning river valley of granite and pine trees and help restore access along the popular Munson Meadow canyon trail.
posted May 23, 2023
On this project, 10 Alternative Break college youth volunteers will work closely with Forest Service staff to complete the rebuild of the Beaver Meadows trail bridge through a beautiful meadow abounding with wildlife and recreational opportunities.
posted May 23, 2023
Eight volunteers including an American Hiking Society Crew Leader will join Forest Service staff to repair the Backpacker and Lakeshore Trails in Wayne National Forest to maximize recreation access next to a brand-new campground! On this project, trail work will consist of tread repair, drainage, and pruning of the Backpacker trail and Lakeshore trail.
posted May 23, 2023
This trail will connect Storm Creek Campground and Storm Creek Day-Use Area via an authorized trail designed by Arkansas State Parks (ASP).
