Where you'll be:
Discover Picture Canyon in the Comanche National Grassland! This tranquil area features rolling hills, colorful Dakota Sandstone cliffs, and unique geological formations. The grasslands are a hidden gem offering over 13 miles of multi-use trails open to hiking, biking, and equestrian use. Inhabited from 10,000 B.C. to the 14th century, this area is also an archeology site with rich cultural history, click here to learn more about the history of the site. Picture Canyon is a designated dark sky zone and promises a unique and remote experience, far from light pollution.
What you'll do:
Join us in restoring existing trails amidst flat, sandy, and rocky terrain. Activities include installing new trail markers and replacing worn signage crucial for visitor safety and preventing navigation issues.
Enjoy breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, along with dinner on Saturday. Bring your own lunch (BYOL). Free campsites are available on Friday night and Saturday night, and volunteers are encouraged to arrive at base camp before 8 pm on Friday.
Why it's important:
Your efforts will significantly enhance the 13-mile trail network within Picture Canyon, improving the visitor experience and ensuring public safety. By assisting the Forest Service, you contribute to providing top-tier recreational opportunities on the Comanche National Grassland.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Ages 14+
The minimum age is 14. All youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or older on overnight projects.
If you are a parent looking to sign your child up for this opportunity, please create a separate account on their behalf, and then register them through that account.
Please click here for comprehensive instructions on how to do this.
This process is intended to be as easy for you as possible while helping to ensure that the necessary paperwork and information is completed. Thank you for taking these steps, and for your understanding.
Project Difficulty:
Considered moderate; Check our difficulty rating criteria for details.
Accessibility Factors:
Vehicle Accessibility: 2WD accessible; the worksite is near the parking lot.
Other notes: Port-o-lets provided by the land managers.
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).
