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Start Date-End Date: 07/30/2005-01/00/1900
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Summary: Rerouting trail segments and building drainage structures to redude erosion in the White River National Forest.
Description: White River National Forest, the United States' most popular
national forest, is home to world-renowned ski resorts and endless
recreation for outdoor enthusiasts. Coloradans are blessed to have
this unparalleled playground in the heart of our state. Diminishing
funds and limited resources have made it difficult for the Forest
Service to manage the 2.3 million acres that make up the White River, one of the biggest forests in the national forest system. To
provide safe and sustainable trails for hikers, bikers and equestrians,
volunteers will reroute sections of trail on two of the most heavily
used trails. Located at the top of Vail Pass, sections of the Wilder
Gulch Trail are currently under water due to poor design and
drainage. The Gold Hill Trail, a segment of the Colorado Trail outside
Breckenridge, is constructed on steep, rocky terrain and is
eroding at an alarming rate. By rerouting segments of each trail and
building well-placed drainage structures to reduce erosion, volunteers
will assure the longevity of this incredibly popular trail system.
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Physical Difficulty: Difficult
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Desired Number of Volunteers: 0
Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 264
Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 31
Total Volunteer Days: 295
Total Unique Volunteers: 163
Total Volunteer Hours: 1104
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Stipend Hours: 0
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