2012-Pikes Peak South Slope Trail Construction

Start Date-End Date: 08/11/2012-08/12/2012 Land Manager Office: City of Colorado Springs Land Manager Contact: Sarah Bryarly Funding Partner: Friends of the Peak Programmatic Partner: Summary: Help build new trail on the south slope of Pikes Peak on property that has yet to be open to the public. Description: STEWARDSHIP SITE Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, the South Slope of Pikes Peak provides a miniature getaway for eager trail builders. Nestled within the shadows of Pikes Peak at elevations between 11,000 and 11,500 feet, this tranquil refuge is brimming with bald eagles and big horn sheep. Be one of the first to experience the beauty of this area not yet open for public access. VOLUNTEER PROJECT - WHAT & WHY Join VOC as we return to the south slope of Pikes Peak for a second year of new trail construction. This is a unique opportunity to work on property that has yet to be open to the public, and a chance to mold the experiences of future hikers, bicyclists and nature lovers. The new trial we'll be working on will eventually be 5 miles long, allowing hikers to capture the views of two reservoirs that have been closed to the public for the past 100 years.Volunteer work will range from basic trail construction to more complicated trail sections with extreme back slopes. Minimal hiking to the worksite may be required. PARTNERS City of Colorado Springs Friends of the Peak OTHER FUN STUFF Meals: Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch Camping: available Friday and Saturday nights Latitude/Longitude: 38.85499954223633, -104.90579986572265 Additional Information: Camping Available: Yes Physical Difficulty: Difficult High Altitude Project: Yes Desired Number of Volunteers: 75 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 91 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 4 Total Volunteer Days: 118 Total Unique Volunteers: 65 Total Volunteer Hours: 1186.5 Staff Hours: 35 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: On August 11-12, 93 volunteers worked with VOC on the South Slope Pikes Peak project near Colorado Springs. Volunteers worked hard over the weekend, and were able to construct 1,300 ft of new trail, 7 ft of rock walls, and 9 rock steps. Their efforts and dedication will help open up the area to the public, allowing hikers and horseback riders to enjoy an area that has been off limits for over 100 years.