Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/04/2016
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Meet at Deckers Hall
Category(ies)
Workday: Saturday, June 4, 2016
Project Location: Gill Trail, Cheesman Reservoir
Difficulty Rating: Moderate
Project Times: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting Location: Meet at 9:00 a.m. Deckers Hall, north of (or behind) the Decker’s stores, we will then caravan to the work site near Cheesman Dam.
Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/CnhtT1MP5cJ2
Number of Volunteers Needed: up to 30
Workday Description:
This project includes: closing and restoring unsustainable social trails and improving existing trails. This will include no more than a one-mile hike at a moderate pace. Each volunteer will carry in their own water for the day, a sack lunch and a tool (tools will be provided).
Gill Trail, adjacent to Cheesman Canyon, accesses world-class fishing with beautiful canyon views. Erosion from the Hayman Fire, heavy use and social trails greatly contributes to sediment in the Upper South Platte River and downstream water supplies. This project will help reduce this sedimentation, greatly benefiting fish and wildlife habitat as well as the watershed supplying over 75% Colorado’s water for drinking and agricultural needs.
Important Notes:
- CUSP will provide hard hats, materials and necessary tools to complete project work
- A USFS outhouse will be available for participants at the trailhead
- A safety review and work demonstration will precede the project work
- Weather, which could create hazardous conditions, may cause the project to be canceled or rescheduled; staff will monitor weather and notify you of any changes, which will also be posted to
Requirements of Volunteers:
Prior to the project each volunteer must submit a completed Liability Release form, CUSP 2016 Release Form, the group leader also needs to submit a Volunteer Listing, CUSP 2016 Volunteer Listing, attached.
Please Bring:
A daypack to carry water and lunch
Water to carry with you, we will have Igloos at the trailhead
Any applicable medicines (including epi-pens, insulin and inhalers)
Sunscreen
Sunglasses or safety glasses
Long pants and long sleeved shirts are strongly recommended
Work gloves (we will have some if you do not)
Sturdy shoes with good tread; no sandals please
A sack lunch, to carry with you, we will not return to vehicles for lunch
What to Expect:
This project will occur in an exposed mountain environment. Please be aware and prepared for potential hazards, including but not limited to: driving on mountainous roads with loose gravel and flash flood potential; exposure to sun, wind, lightning and rapidly changing weather conditions; working with sharpened tools in areas with unstable terrain and footing. Medications may have adverse effects in sun, heat or altitude; please list medications and medical conditions on the CUSP release form so staff may be aware of potential concerns. Know your limitations and inform staff immediately if you become ill or injured. Be prepared to exit quickly in the event of an emergency or changing weather. Please be prepared to hike one mile at high elevation in varying weather conditions. Please drink plenty of water prior to and during the project to stay hydrated.
GPS systems and Internet map sites are often inaccurate in the mountains.
Cell phone service will be inconsistent or unavailable at this site.
The Coalition for the Upper South Platte
Post Office Box 726
Lake George, Colorado 80827
719.748.0033
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.