Where You’ll Be:
Salt Creek Trail is a 4.6-mile non‐motorized trail that connects the Town of Eagle to other National Forest System trails in the lower reaches of the Sawatch Mountains. This project will help maintain recreational access along this trail while improving its overall sustainability for long-term use. Ensuring its durability will benefit both local communities and outdoor enthusiasts for years to come. Volunteers will camp at the upper trailhead, near the town of Fulford.
- Breakfast and lunch are provided on Saturday and Sunday, along with dinner on Saturday.
- Bring your own dinner for Friday night and enough snacks for the weekend.
- Free campsites are available on Friday and Saturday nights, and we recommend arriving at base camp before 8 pm on Friday.
Support This Project as a Crew Chef Helper!
We provide full meals on our overnight projects to ensure volunteers are well-fed and ready for a day of volunteering — and we could use your help to make it happen!
View this document to learn more about how to support and sign up!
What You’ll Do:
You'll join around 30 volunteers in providing critical trail maintenance to 2 miles of trail. You and your fellow volunteers will work your way down the trail, redefining the route, building drainage structures, and improving stream crossings using hand tools to ensure continued recreational access in this corner of the National Forest.
Why It Matters:
The Salt Creek Trail is a key recreational and historical route. There are no other Forest Service routes from the town of Eagle to the mountainous terrain south of town. By volunteering, you’ll play a crucial role in bringing this trail up to standard, protecting the surrounding landscape, and preserving recreational opportunities for all.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Ages 16+
For overnight projects, all youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or older.
Project Difficulty:
This project is considered moderate to difficult. Check our difficulty rating criteria here for more details.
Physical Considerations:
This project will include hiking with tools, bending down to pick up heavy objects, stretching to reach objects, and strenuous activities such as swinging tools.
Access Factors:
- Vehicle Accessibility: High vehicle clearance is required to access the work site. More details will be shared via email closer to the project date.
- Other notes: The work area is remote and located in an alpine forest. Food storage must be bear-safe, and amenities are limited.
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).
