2015-South Rim Trail Restoration at Roxborough State Park

Start Date-End Date: 04/10/2015-04/10/2015 Land Manager Office: CPW - Roxborough State Park Land Manager Contact: Amy Knopp Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: NOTE: Registration for this opportunity is FULL. If you register, you will be placed on the wait list. As space becomes available, we will move individuals off the wait list. Description: ABOUT THE STEWARDSHIP SITE The 4,000-acre Roxborough State Park, just a short drive southwest of Denver, is best known for its dramatic red sandstone formations, distinct plant habitats, and a host of wildlife including elk, eagles, and black bears. Visitors can take in all of Roxborough's remarkable geology and biodiversity via a series of trails, including the popular South Rim Trail. ABOUT THE VOLUNTEER WORK Volunteers will hike about a half mile to reach the project location on the South Rim Trail.Unfortunately, the combination of heavy use and substantial rain has caused erosion and compromised the trail. Volunteers will work to reestablish a trail that is wide enough to allow users to have a safe and comfortable experience. A free light breakfast and lunch will be provided. PARTNERS Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Roxborough State Park Olive Garden Latitude/Longitude: 39.48450088500977, -105.05609893798828 Additional Information: Camping Available: No Physical Difficulty: Moderate High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 45 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 43 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 1 Total Volunteer Days: 44 Total Unique Volunteers: 44 Total Volunteer Hours: 352 Staff Hours: 80 Stipend Hours: 0 Project Summary: On April 10th 44 volunteers came out to Roxborough State Park to help improve the South Rim trail. This project way a continuation of last season's efforts to restore the trail. Groups from Newmont Mining and the Magnolia Hotel joined local Denver Metro volunteers to install 83 check steps and improve a half mile of trail. Their efforts will help stop erosion and create a safer and more enjoyable hiking experience for volunteers. Volunteers enjoyed lunch donated by Olive Garden. Successes and Challenges: This was a very successful project with an experienced project team and great partner. This was VOC's 4th year hosting a project at Roxbrough and the project went very smooth. Amy Knopp the park ranger we have been working with over the past 4 years is leaving the park and we will need to cultivate a new relationship with her replacement. Lessons Learned: Special Notes: Stewardship Education: Volunteers learned how to install check steps and how they help combat erosion on the trail. Key Concerns or Comments from Staff or Volunteers: Description of Accidents/Incidents: N/A Description of Work Completed: