Description
Start Date-End Date: 05/10/2014-05/11/2014
Land Manager Office: BLM - Uncompahgre Field Office
Land Manager Contact: Julie Jackson
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Summary: Help construct a new trail in the majestic Uncompaghre Valley.
Description:
STEWARDSHIP SITE
The Town of Ridgway, "Gateway to the San Juans" is nestled in the picturesque Uncompaghre Valley and surrounded by the majestic snow capped peaks of the Cimarron and San Juan mountains, some of the most photographed mountains in the world.
VOLUNTEER PROJECT - WHAT & WHY
The Ridgway Trail project is designed to improve access to trails in the Ridgway area. This project will be the first of many projects aimed at completing new mountain biking, hiking, and equestrian trails close to the town of Ridgway. Volunteers will help build a new sustainable trail, clear corridor, and cut trail tread on this community project.
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
BLM- Uncompaghre Field Office
Xcel Energy
The Boeing Company
Oracle
Clif Bar & Company
OTHER FUN STUFF
Camping: Free camping will be availabe Friday and Saturday night.
Meals: Meals will be provided Saturday morning through Sunday lunch.
Latitude/Longitude: 38.152587, -107.755616
Additional Information:
Camping Available: Yes
Physical Difficulty: Moderate
High Altitude Project: No
Desired Number of Volunteers: 80
Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 79
Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 10
Total Volunteer Days: 57
Total Unique Volunteers: 57
Total Volunteer Hours: 614
Staff Hours: 90
Stipend Hours: 0
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Description of Work Completed: On the weekend of May 10 and 11th VOC partnered with the BLM to build new trail near the town of Ridgway. 57 volunteers showed up to build trail on Saturday May 10th. The volunteers completed over 3000 ft of new mountain biking, hiking, and equestrian trail. The group also constructed 3 switchbacks. The group camped at Ridgway State Park about 5 miles north of the project. The project was cancelled on Sunday due to inclement weather and a muddy trail which would have damaged Saturdays work if we continued with the project.
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