Where You'll Be:
Known as the "Switzerland of America" and the "Outdoor Recreation Capital of Colorado," Ouray is a breathtaking destination nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains. This unique volunteer opportunity not only allows you to give back but also offers a chance to explore one of Colorado’s most stunning landscapes. We’ll be camping at Rotary Park, a beautiful city park that is normally closed to overnight stays, making this a rare and special experience. For those who enjoy climbing, the park features excellent bolted routes, so feel free to bring your gear. For those who want to extend their adventure, camping will also be available Sunday night, providing a great opportunity to relax and avoid a long drive home after the workday.
What You'll Do:
The goal of this trail maintenance project is to improve sections of trail within Cascade Falls. Volunteers will perform a variety of trail maintenance and rock construction tasks to improve the hiking experience for user groups. Additionally, we’ll create level areas where visitors can safely gather to enjoy the falls without causing further erosion.
- VOC provides breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and dinner on Saturday.
- Bring your own dinner on Friday night, and enough snacks for the weekend.
- Free campsites are available on Friday and Saturday nights, and volunteers are encouraged to arrive 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.
Why It Matters:
This trail maintenance is critical for preventing erosion, minimizing human impacts on the surrounding ecosystem, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of recreation in the region.
Eligibility Requirements:
Ages 16+
For overnight projects, all youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or older.
Physical Considerations:
This project is considered moderate; please check our difficulty rating criteria here for more details.
General physical considerations for participating in this project (Some or all may apply): moderate lifting and tool use; shoveling and raking material; repetitive bending, lifting, and walking; may require hiking to access work site while carrying tools; you can expect to bend over, pick objects up, carry tools, and stretch.
Access Factors:
Vehicle Access: 2WD accessible
Other Notes: The project site will be a 1/4-to 1/2-mile walk or a quick drive from the campsite. Restrooms will be nearby.
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).
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