2016-Beaver Meadows Trail Restoration - 6/25/2016

Start Date-End Date: 06/25/2016-06/25/2016 Land Manager Office: USFS - Clear Creek Ranger District Land Manager Contact: Ralph Bradt Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Enjoy pristine wilderness and wildlife viewing as you restore a trail close to Denver. Description: About the Stewardship Site More and more people are using the backcountry areas closest to Denver, especially when it comes to hiking day trips. The Mount Evans Wilderness, just 30 minutes west of Denver and home to two popular fourteeners, is a good example. As trail use increases in this pristine wilderness area - in which ancient Bristlecone pines, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats are common sights - the volunteers who help take care of the trails are even more in demand. About the Volunteer Experience Volunteers will address high priority maintenance needs on the Mount Evans Wilderness Area's Beaver Meadows Trail, which climbs through an open forest and grassy meadow, and offers access to the eastern portion of the Wilderness. Volunteers will work in a small, intimate crew to correct significant trail erosion issues and install drainage features to prevent further erosion, among other important tasks. The worksite is within a half mile of the Beaver Meadows trailhead. About the Overall Impact This is the second of two projects on the Beaver Meadows Trail in 2016, in which volunteers will provide trail maintenance and erosion control for a vastly improved trail experience for many years to come. Latitude/Longitude: 39.613675, -105.534384 Additional Information: Camping Available: No Physical Difficulty: Moderate High Altitude Project: Yes Desired Number of Volunteers: 14 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 15 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 0 Total Volunteer Days: 15 Total Unique Volunteers: 15 Total Volunteer Hours: 120 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: