Bring the whole family along for a weekend of outdoor stewardship and environmental education. This project is designed with both parents and kids in mind. Volunteers, ages 12 and up will preform trail construction tasks to help improve Mueller State Park's trail system. Meanwhile, young people, ages 6-11, will be entertained with youth programing.
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.
While this is a family-friendly opportunity, it is also open to anyone who would like to volunteer.
Where you’ll be:
This is a 2-day project, and you have the option of signing up for one or both days. Join approximately 20 volunteers for a weekend restoring old trail in Mueller State Park. Tucked in the mountains west of Colorado Springs near Divide, Mueller State Park features beautiful views of forested ridges, historical cabins, and abundant wildlife including moose, bear, elk, and mule deer. While many of the park's trails trace back to the days of farming and cattle drives, they need restoration to enhance the overall hiking experience. As a volunteer, you'll be treated to free campsites, delicious meals prepared by our volunteer Crew Chefs, and the chance to explore this beautiful state park!
What you'll do:
Your work will increase the safety of fellow trail users by finishing rerouting the existing trail. This work will also prevent rapid erosion which can negatively affect flora and fauna in the area. Volunteers will be decompacting soil, planting plugs from nearby sources, adding seed and mulching the area to retain moisture for the new growth.
Enjoy breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, along 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:
By participating in this project, volunteers play a pivotal role in completing finishing touches on a trail, significantly reducing the need for future maintenance. This opportunity provides a unique chance to enjoy beautiful views of aspen groves, wetland areas, and Pikes Peak granite boulders.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Ages 10+
Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or older on overnight projects.
Project Difficulty:
Considered easy to moderate, check our difficulty rating criteria, here, for more details.
Accessibility Factors:
Vehicle accessibility: 2WD Accessible
Other notes: Up to 1 mile hike in to project site from camping area, route to park and trailhead is all paved, decent cell service at camp but very limited/ no signal at project site. Camping area has shower house with flush toilets, showers, laundry, and vending machines, potable water.
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).
