2014-Chief Hosa Bison Trail Construction

Start Date-End Date: 05/31/2014-05/31/2014 Land Manager Office: City and County of Denver - Parks and Recreation Land Manager Contact: Bob Finch Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Construct a new trail in the Chief Hosa area that will lead visitors around the local bison habitat. Description: 30th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE PROJECT This year Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado turns 30! This project is one of nine 30th Anniversary Commemorative Projects we are hosting to highlight VOC's long-standing history caring for Colorado's outdoors. STEWARDSHIP SITE In the early 1900s Denver residents would ride a trolley or hop on their mules to the mountains west of the city for much needed outdoor respite and recreation. Recognizing the importance of protecting and preserving these scenic mountain recreation areas, then Mayor Robert Speer established the Denver Mountain Park system, requiring an Act of Congress and State legislation to fund the park system. Today, that system includes 46 mountain parks and more than 14,000 acres of parklands in the mountains and foothills of Jefferson, Clear Creek, Douglas, and Grand counties in Colorado, west and south of Denver. VOLUNTEER PROJECT - WHAT & WHY VOC volunteers will play an important role in constructing a new trail to expand access to the Patrick House Bison Viewing Area and the Chief Hosa campground. Volunteers will work to construct 3500 feet of natural surface trail in the Chief Hosa area, that will lead visitors around the local bison habitat. PARTNERS & SPONSORS Denver Parks & Recreation- Denver Mountain Parks Xcel Energy REI The Boeing Company Oracle Clif Bar & Company OTHER FUN STUFF Trails workshop - Want to build up your trailbuilding skills and learn the technical side of trail work? Check out our trail skills workshop on June 21 athttp://www.voc.org/project/genesee-basic-trail-construction-skills-training. NOTE: Volunteers are NOT required to take this workshop before volunteering. This is an opportunity for those interested in building deeper skills. Latitude/Longitude: 39.715832, -105.316210 Additional Information: Camping Available: No Physical Difficulty: Easy, Moderate High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 100 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 116 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 17 Total Volunteer Days: 130 Total Unique Volunteers: 133 Total Volunteer Hours: 869 Staff Hours: 53 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: Thanks for volunteering with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC), at the Chief Hosa Bison Trail Construction project. We were able to construct an astounding 3,400 feet of trail. Your efforts will allow visitors to Genesee Park enjoy viewing and educational opportunities for years to come. The trail you built will also offer hikers and mountain a terrific entry level recreational experience just minutes from the Denver metro area.