2012-Columbine Trail Construction

Start Date-End Date: 09/22/2012-09/23/2012 Land Manager Office: USFS - Salida Ranger District Land Manager Contact: Ben Lara Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Help construct a new trail that will ease congestion on Salida's most popular trail, the Rainbow Trail, and increase recreational opportunities in the area. Description: STEWARDSHIP SITE The City of Salida has become a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the extensive trails and river sports along the Arkansas River.This surge in recreational users has helped boost the local economy. The city boasts spectacular views of the Collegiate Peaks in the Arkansas Valley. VOLUNTEER PROJECT - WHAT & WHY Celebrate National Public Lands Day! Help construct a new trail that will ease congestion on Salida's most popular trail, the Rainbow trail, while increasing recreational opportunities for an array of user groups. We'll be constructing a connector trail from a network of lesser used trails to the popular Rainbow trail. The connector trail will help accommodate Salida's boost in visitors and trail enthusiasts by offering easier access to existing trail networks. PARTNERS U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Salida Ranger District Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) Roundup Riders Heritage and Trails Foundation National Forest Foundation OTHER FUN STUFF Meals: Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch Camping: available Friday and Saturday nights As part of National Public Lands Day, all volunteers will receive a fee-free coupon for BLM lands! Latitude/Longitude: 38.52590179443359, -105.997802734375 Additional Information: Camping Available: Yes Physical Difficulty: Moderate High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 100 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: Total Youth Volunteers Attended: Total Volunteer Days: Total Unique Volunteers: Total Volunteer Hours: 0 Staff Hours: 0 Stipend Hours: 0 Project Summary: Successes and Challenges: Lessons Learned: Special Notes: Stewardship Education: Key Concerns or Comments from Staff or Volunteers: Description of Accidents/Incidents: Description of Work Completed: