Where you'll be:
Join us at Berthoud Pass, the site of VOC's inaugural project in 1984, as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary with trail restoration. The Second Creek Trail, a popular hiking route in Grand County, offers stunning alpine views and leads to the renowned backcountry Broome Hut, Colorado's highest occupancy backcountry hut.
What you'll do:
Participate in trail restoration and maintenance, addressing issues like closing social trails, constructing timber and rock steps, and installing drainage dips. There's even a possibility of new trail construction pending re-route approval. Enjoy breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, with dinner on Saturday. Bring your own lunch (BYOL). Free campsites are available on Friday and Saturday nights, and volunteers are encouraged to arrive at base camp before 8 pm on Friday.
Why it's important:
With approximately 75,000 annual visitors to The Broome Hut and Second Creek Trailhead, the area has suffered damage, erosion, and widening. Preventing social trails and sedimentation is crucial to safeguard the watershed feeding the Colorado River headwaters. Trail improvements also aid in reclaiming damaged high-alpine tundra habitat. The Second Creek Trail serves as a vital connector between Berthoud Pass and the Mt. Nystrom trail, providing access to the Fraser Valley and Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Ages 16+
All youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or older on overnight projects.
Accessibility Features:
Vehicle accessibility: 2WD accessible, all passenger vehicles will be able to get to the trailhead via US Hwy 40.
Other things to note:
There is cell service at the trailhead and on the entirety of the trail.Work is at 10,000 ft and higher.
Join us in making a positive impact while reducing your carbon footprint! Register yourself for our upcoming project and take the eco-friendly route by carpooling with fellow volunteers.
Click here to sign up for the carpool (please do this after registering for the project).
