Where You’ll Be:
A quick drive from Denver, Golden Gate Canyon State Park spans 12,000 acres, and features trails that pass through varied landscapes, including forests, rocky peaks, and aspen-lined meadows. The park attracts nearly 1 million visitors annually, offering opportunities for activities such as hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Expect beautiful scenery, rock formations, and the possibility of wildlife sightings, such as deer, elk, and various birds.
What You’ll Do:
This trail project is all about building a more sustainable route in a popular part of the park. The focus is on enhancing sustainability, with tasks ranging from moderate to challenging, including trail construction, rock wall building, and creating switchbacks for those seeking a technical challenge.
Please bring your own lunch for the day!
Why It Matters:
High visitation to Golden Gate Canyon State Park also means heavy use, particularly on the Raccoon Trail near Reverend's Ridge Campground and Panorama Point. The current section has sustainability issues and poses challenges for visitors, because of how steep it is. By joining this project, you’ll improve trail safety and create a better experience for park users for years to come.
Eligibility Requirements:
Ages 16+
Project Difficulty:
This project is considered moderate to difficult. Please check our difficulty rating criteria here for more details.
Physical Considerations:
You can expect to bend over, pick objects up, move rocks, carry tools, swing heavy tools, dig, and stretch.
Access Factors:
Vehicle Accessibility: 2WD Accessible
Other Notes: There is limited cell service.
Join us in reducing our carbon footprint by carpooling!
Click here to sign up for the carpool (please do this after registering for the project).
