2020-CANCELLED: Weekday: Hell's Hole Trail Restoration @ Mt. Evans Wilderness #2

Start Date-End Date: 05/28/2020-05/28/2020 Land Manager Office: USFS - Clear Creek Ranger District Land Manager Contact: Ralph Bradt Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Spend a Thursday in the scenic Mt. Evans Wilderness on our second project on Hell's Hole Trail. Description: Photo courtesy of Cindy Bond (2018) Where You'll Be: Nestled in Arapaho National Forest and Pike National Forest, the Mount Evans Wilderness spans more than 74,000 acres and boasts the best of Colorado's high alpine environments: towering peaks, tundra, bristlecone pines, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats. Just 30 miles west from Denver, it is one of the more easily accessible Wilderness areas from the city and attracts many day hikers. What You'll Do: On this Thursday project, you'll be led by Steve West, a highly-skilled volunteer who has completed more than 275 VOC projects since 1991! You'llspend the day with a group of 15 or fewer volunteers toaddress critical maintenance issues along a four-mile stretch of the Hell's Hole Trail. Work will include constructing and maintaining drainage features, as well as clearing encroaching vegetation from the trail corridor. No experience is required, but volunteers should be prepared for a physical challenge and a potentially long hike. Working with Steve West and a small group, this is a great introduction to basic trail maintenance tasks! Click here to learn more about the importance of trail maintenance. Why It Matters: With close proximity to Denver, thousands of users - most frequently day hikers - visit the Hell's Hole Trail throughoutthe year. Such high use requires significant maintenance to prevent erosion, keep users on the trail, and reduce damage to the natural environment. Your efforts will help ensure this popular trail can sustain heavy traffic while offering a safe and sustainable experience for all. Need-to-Know Details: Minors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or olderon single-day projects. VOC will provide all equipmentincluding tools and work gloves. Cancellation:Our partners rely on VOC volunteers to accomplish critical stewardship needs, and our projects often have wait lists. If you need to cancel, pleaseemailKendall Cox or call 303-715-1010 ext. 116 as soon as possible so we can free your spot for another volunteer and have a full workforce. About Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is the state's oldest, largest, and leading outdoor stewardship nonprofit organization. Founded in 1984 to motivate and enable people to become active stewards of Colorado's natural resources, VOC has engaged nearly 120,000 people in more than 1,000 volunteer projects for a donated labor value of $24 million. Through award-winning youth and volunteer programs, leadership training, capacity-building programs, and collaborative efforts with nonprofits and land management agencies, VOC is an invaluable resource in Colorado, especially as our outdoor stewardship needs are approaching near-crisis levels. For more information, visitwww.voc.orgor call 303-715-1010. Latitude/Longitude: 39.676932, -105.660278 Additional Information: Camping Available: No Physical Difficulty: Moderate High Altitude Project: Yes Desired Number of Volunteers: 25 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: