2021-BranchPattern SWAT @ Roxborough State Park

Start Date-End Date: 07/28/2021-07/28/2021 Land Manager Office: CPW - Roxborough State Park Land Manager Contact: Joseph Herman Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Help Roxborough State Park build and maintain a popular hiking trail! Description: Read Before You Register! Need-to-Know Details: We greatly appreciate you volunteering your time and energy to care for Colorado's outdoor places during COVID-19. To help provide a fun and safe experience for all, there are a few temporary changes to be prepared for: You may only register yourself. Every volunteer must sign our digital COVID-specific forms ahead of time to be able to attend. You must provide your own food.VOC will not be providing meals at this time. You must bring a face mask and work gloves.Pleaseclick herefor our full packing list of required and recommended items. Cancellation & Waitlists:Due to this year's limited number of projects and volunteer spots, we expect projects to fill quickly with waitlists. If you need to cancel, please email outreach@voc.org as soon as possible so we can free your spot for another volunteer and have a full workforce. If you are waitlisted for multiple projects, please call us at 303-715-1010 ext. 116 and we can help you find an open project, if available. Where You'll Be: Roxborough State Park carries the esteemed designation of a Colorado Natural Area and a National Natural Landmark for good reason. The 4,000-acre park, nestled against the foothills south of Littleton, is comprised of stunning red rock formations, unique plant communities and a wide range of wildlife. The approximately 100,000 annual visitors can take in all of Roxborough's beauty from a variety of different access trails. What You'll Do: The park is currently working on constructing a new trail, the Bear Canyon Trail. Work would consist mostly of digging in new trail and corridor clearing. These tasks provide a range of difficulty levels, so there will be something for everyone! Why it Matters: With increased use in parks, new access is important in order to keep trails in good shape. Also new trails provide new experiences for users which everyone loves! Why it Matters: With increased use in parks, new access is important in order to keep trails in good shape. Also new trails provide new experiences for users which everyone loves! Latitude/Longitude: 39.429671, -105.069566 Additional Information: Camping Available: No Physical Difficulty: Moderate High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 20 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 17 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 1 Total Volunteer Days: 18 Total Unique Volunteers: 18 Total Volunteer Hours: 76.5 Staff Hours: 8 Stipend Hours: 0 Project Summary: BranchPattern joined VOC for an afternoon at Roxborough State Park to help construct the Bear Creek Trail. Volunteers, many first time trail builders, worked from 2:30-4:30 to construct a 5ft trail that would serve as a connection trail along multiple routes in the park. Overall, Volunteers constructed near 50 feet of trail in the 2 hours of time. Successes and Challenges: Success: A large amount of trail was built in a short period of time. Crews gained quite a bit of knowledge on trail construction practices as well as tools and their uses. Challenges: It was the hottest part of the day, on the hottest day of the week- near 100 degrees while we were working. This was not the most enjoyable experience for some of the volunteers, but everyone was kept safe and hydrated. Lessons Learned: Google maps directed volunteers to a HOA building nearby Roxborough state park. Special Notes: Stewardship Education: Key Concerns or Comments from Staff or Volunteers: Description of Accidents/Incidents: none. Everyone was safe despite the poision ivy and hemlock on site. Description of Work Completed: