2016-National Public Lands Day Hankins Pass Trail Restoration- CANCELLED

Start Date-End Date: 09/24/2016-09/25/2016 Land Manager Office: USFS - South Platte Ranger District Land Manager Contact: Brandon Mitchell Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Registration will open on August 1. Description: About the Stewardship Site Located near Deckers, the Hankins Pass Trail is part of the trail system originating at the popular Goose Creek Trailhead, which provides access into the southeast portion of the Lost Creek Wilderness. In the fall, the area is nestled with glistening golden aspen trees and offers year-round remarkable views of formations of red Pikes Peak granite. Unfortunately, the torrential rains in September 2013 triggered serious deterioration of trails in the area, and effects are still lingering three years later. About the Volunteer Experience On the second and final Hankins Pass project in 2016, volunteers will perform tasks to repair and maintain damaged and eroding sections of trail. Work will include constructing drainage and erosion control structures using rock, re-establishing tread and outslope, and cleaning out and reinforcing existing drainage structures, among other tasks. Physical difficulty will be moderate to strenuous, and a tough hike of about 2 miles is required to reach the worksite. Free meals and camping will be provided to volunteers, in addition to gorgeous stars and an amazing sunrise (weather permitting)! About the Overall Impact The U.S. Forest Service District that manages the Lost Creek Wilderness is limited in the staff time they can commit to trail maintenance, and in most cases, volunteers are the only way that damaged trails can be repaired and remain open. The work that volunteers will undertake to repair and prevent erosion will make the Hankins Pass Trail more enjoyable and sustainable for years to come. Latitude/Longitude: 39.169163, 105.372065 Additional Information: Camping Available: Yes Physical Difficulty: Moderate, Difficult High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 30 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: Total Youth Volunteers Attended: Total Volunteer Days: Total Unique Volunteers: Total Volunteer Hours: 0 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: