2016-Boeing/Mission Continues SWAT @ Colorado Front Range Trail

Start Date-End Date: 07/24/2016-07/24/2016 Land Manager Office: Douglas County Open Space Land Manager Contact: Amy Knopp Funding Partner: The Boeing Company Programmatic Partner: The Mission Continues Summary: Volunteers will continue construction of the Colorado Front Range Trail near Larkspur. Help build a section of this legacy trail that will ultimately span nearly 900 miles! Description: About the Stewardship Site This project will take place just north of Larkspur, a small town south of Castle Rock, on a high-priority section of the Colorado Front Range Trail (CFRT). The vision of the CFRT is to create a multi-purpose trail from Wyoming to New Mexico, along the Front Range of Colorado. Once complete, the 876-mile trail will connect 15 cities and 14 counties, as well as scenic landscapes, cultural and historic points, parks, open spaces, and other attractions. To date, over 270 miles of the CFRT have been finished. About the Volunteer Experience Volunteers will complete the work of a machine-constructed trail, working in crews to transform a rough cut trail into a finished product that ensures proper structure, slope, and drainage. About the Overall Impact In addition to bringing the CFRT a few thousand feet closer to completion, construction of this trail segment will further enhance the area's recreational opportunities. This portion of Douglas County is home to a wealth of hiking, biking, and horseback riding amenities. The CFRT is a legacy that will enrich Colorado's tourism and recreation resources by serving thousands of trail users annually. Latitude/Longitude: 39.266898, -104.892998 Additional Information: Camping Available: No Physical Difficulty: Easy, Moderate High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 50 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 39 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 1 Total Volunteer Days: 40 Total Unique Volunteers: 40 Total Volunteer Hours: 200 Staff Hours: 20 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: