9M: Adopt A Trail Patrol and Maintenance

We need volunteers to help us keep our trails clear and to provide information on current trail conditions to forest personnel. Wilderness and non-wilderness trails are available for . Two types of positions are available:

Trail patrols: Hike/patrol the adopted trail a minimum of 1 time per 2 months (March-October), pick up and pack out litter, inspect trail and trail signs, perform light trail clearing (by hand) of limbs, etc., provide information to other users as needed, promote Leave No Trace outdoor ethics, and submit a completed trail report for each hike. Volunteer(s) must follow current trail standards for maintaining the trail you have adopted.

Trail Maintenance:  The individual and/or group will perform basic trail maintenance such as cleaning out water bars, repairing drainage problems, pruning and trimming encroaching vegetation, and removing downed trees and branches from the trail. (Approved trail maintenance standards will be followed for each trail.)

In both positions, volunteer(s) will identify and minimize trail safety hazards and will report any additional maintenance needs and safety hazards to the ranger district. Volunteers may use weed eaters, rakes, shovels, limb pruners, and other hand tools with training being provided in the proper use of all equipment and trail maintenance standards.

All volunteers must be able to work outside in differing weather conditions and hike 2-8 miles per day. Trail terrain may be rugged and uneven. Gloves and any safety equipment needed will be provided to the volunteer while serving. Transportation to the work site will be provided by the volunteer(s) and not the forest. Proper footwear (boots) must be worn at all times.