Trip Name: Trail Recon Program Event Status: Open
Event Date: 01/01/2013 - 12/31/2013 Trip-ID: 20130101

Short Description: Help us recon trails for upcoming events

Event Type: Vital Trail Maintenance (VTM) - Trip Type: TBD

Long Description: The goal of this project is to recon the trails we will be working this year to create detailed work requirements for each trail. This information is critical in preparing the HSVTC to know what to expect and to plan what equipment and people to task to each particular trail project. These recon trips can be a family backpacking trip or day trip. Unfortunately, the HSVTC does not presently have funding to cover any of the costs of these trips, but greatly appreciates your invaluable contribution(s) of securing vital trail condition information. This opportunity is another way for you to support the non-profit HSVTC and help to improve the trail conditions within our National Forests, while experiencing a beautiful hike in the mountains.

Work Activities: Hiking a designated trail, utilizing GPS to mark trouble spots and recording trail conditions, along with pictures and descriptive notes

Nearest City/Community: TBD

Work Location: TBD

Forest/Other District Location: Sierra, Sequioa, and Inyo National Forests

Base Camp - Location: TBD

Base Camp - GPS Coordinates: TBD

Activity Level: TBD

Meals: Not Provided

Cost: Not Covered by HSVTC

Number of Volunteers Needed: lots of you

Trip Leader: You

HSVTC Director: (Programs) Rick Fleming

Chief Cook and Bottle Washer: Your Crew

Click here to Sign-Up: Trail Recon Program

Trip Name: Eastman Lake 06-01 Event Status: Open
Event Date: 06/01/2013 - 06/01/2013 Trip-ID: 20130601

Short Description: Rehabilitate Lakeview Trail from Raymond Road toward lake

Event Type: VTM Day Event - Trip Type: VTM

Long Description: This Day long Project starts at 8:00 AM at the Raymong Bridge on Raymond Rd at the end of Eastman Lake. The trail is a moderately strenuous trail that needs repair. The trail is 4.5 miles long but we will probably not finish all 4.5 miles.

Work Activities: Mostly hand work clearing and repairing the sections of trail that need repair. Some rock work possibly moving some downed trees.

Nearest City/Community: Raymod, CA

Work Location: Lake View Trail

Forest/Other District Location: NA

Base Camp - Location: NA

Base Camp - GPS Coordinates: TBD

Activity Level: Moderate

Meals: Not Provided

Cost: No cost to Volunteers

Number of Volunteers Needed: 35

Trip Leader: TBD

HSVTC Director: Rick Fleming

Chief Cook and Bottle Washer: NA

Click here to Sign-Up: Eastman Lake 06-01

Trip Name: Long Meadow One 07-06 thru 07-13 Event Status: Closed - Private Trip
Event Date: 07/05/2013 - 07/14/2013 Trip-ID: 20130706

Short Description: Long Meadows Continuation Project

Event Type: Vital Trail Maintenance (VTM) - Trip Type: Backpacking

Long Description: Continuation of the work completed in 2011 and 2012 on the Long Meadows to Summit Lake Trail. Trail has deeply rutted sections that threaten safe foot traffic and stock travel.

Work Activities: Mostly treat work but may include Cutting many downed trees, remove brush from trails, repair trail tread using hand tools

Nearest City/Community: Black Rock Ranger Station

Work Location: Long Meadow

Forest/Other District Location: Sequoia National Forest

Base Camp - Location: TBD

Base Camp - GPS Coordinates: TBD

Activity Level: Moderate-Strenuous, up to 8 miles

Meals: Provided

Cost: Free

Number of Volunteers Needed: 13

Trip Leader: John Bradford

HSVTC Director: (Programs) Rick Fleming

Chief Cook and Bottle Washer: Open to sign up

Click here to Sign-Up: Long Meadow One 07-06 thru 07-13

Trip Name: Big Meadows Jenny and Weaver Event Status: Open
Event Date: 07/10/2013 - 07/14/2013 Trip-ID: 20130711

Short Description: Family-friendly camping with multiple projects for people of all ages.

Event Type: Vital Trail Maintenance (VTM) - Trip Type: Car Camping

Long Description: Volunteers can arrive Wednesday afternoon and leave as late as Sunday afternoon. You are encouraged to stay over Wednesday night to aclimate. Food will be provided Wednesday dinner thru Sunday breakfast. Volunteers can work 1 to 3 days. This event is family friendly. There are many attractions in the National Parks you can easily visit; and, we have volunteer work for all ages. Experienced crew leaders will train volunteers in general trail maintenance techniques and safe usage of hand tools. We will be removing brush and trees, repairing water bars, and installing water diversion structures on the Deer Meadow and Kanawyer Trails, along with The Rowell Meadow, Weaver Lake and Jennie Lake Trails within the Jennie Lakes Wilderness. A primative Solar shower setup will be provided.

Work Activities: Multiple trail projects - all activity levels

Nearest City/Community: Grant Grove - Kings Canyon National Park

Work Location: Jenny Lakes Wilderness

Forest/Other District Location: Sequoia National Forest

Base Camp - Location: Big Meadows Campground - Unit 1

Base Camp - GPS Coordinates: TBD

Activity Level: Easy – Moderate

Meals: Provided

Cost: Free

Number of Volunteers Needed: 30-50

Trip Leader: Rick Chappell

HSVTC Director: (Programs) Rick Fleming

Chief Cook and Bottle Washer: Open

Click here to Sign-Up: Big Meadows Jenny and Weaver

Trip Name: Ansel Adams Event Status: Full
Event Date: 07/19/2013 - 07/28/2013 Trip-ID: 20130720

Short Description: Very strenuous, heavy rock work on Stevenson/Iron Creek Trails in Hemlock Crossing area of Ansel Adams Wilderness

Event Type: Vital Trail Maintenance (VTM) - Trip Type: Backpacking

Long Description: Volunteers are encouraged to stay over at the trailhead on Friday night to become acclimated. This project is very strenuous with a long 8-mile hike in and out, with lots of heavy rock work. This project will provide the public a safe and unimpeded passage to the trails that service this wilderness area and back country. The work will include contouring portions of the path and building earthen water bars for erosion control, if needed. Materials such as dead brush may be dragged to the site to help break the visual line of the path. Trail reconstruction will consist mainly of handwork. which includes construction of stairs, heavy rock work, rebuilding trail bed, construction of water bars, bucking of downed trees, brushing of overgrown portions of the trail, and other standard trail construction needs indicated by the lay of the trail.

Work Activities: Heavy rock work, tread, walls and steps.

Nearest City/Community: Bass Lake, CA

Work Location: Hemlock Crossing area

Forest/Other District Location: Sierra National Forest Bass Lake District

Base Camp - Location: TBD

Base Camp - GPS Coordinates: TBD

Activity Level: Moderate-Strenuous, up to 8 miles at 10,000 ft

Meals: Provided

Cost: Free

Number of Volunteers Needed: 13

Trip Leader: Rick Fleming

HSVTC Director: (Programs) Rick Fleming

Chief Cook and Bottle Washer: Norm Allington

Click here to Sign-Up: Ansel Adams

Trip Name: Edison Lake Base Camp Event Status: Open
Event Date: 07/31/2013 - 08/04/2013 Trip-ID: 20130801

Short Description: Edison Lake Family Base Camp

Event Type: Vital Trail Maintenance (VTM) - Trip Type: Car Camping

Long Description: Volunteers are encouraged to arrive Wednesday afternoon to aclimate and can leave as late as Sunday afternoon. Food will be provided Wednesday dinner thru Sunday breakfast. Volunteers can work 1 to 3 days. This project will povide the public a safe and unimpeded passage to the trail that starts at/or near each lake and leads into the wilderness area and surrounding backcountry. The work will include contouring portions of the path, and building earthen water bars for erosion control, if needed. Materials such as dead brush may be dragged to the site to help break the visual line of the path. Trail reconstruction will consist of The goal of this project is to rehabilitate 10-15 miles of recreational hiking & fishing trails within the Edison & Florence Lake area.

Work Activities: This project will allow the public safe and unimpeded passage to the trail starting at or near each lake and leading away into the surrounding backcountry wilderness areas. The work will include contouring portions of the path, and building earthen water bars for erosion control. Materials such as dead brush may be dragged to the site to help break the visual line of the path. Most trail reconstruction will consist of hand work. This will include construction of stairs, rebuilding of the trail bed, construction of water bars, bucking of down trees, brushing of overgrown portions of the trail, and other standard trail construction needs dictated by the lay of the trail.

Nearest City/Community: Huntington Lake & Mono Hot Springs

Work Location: Edison Lake Mono Creek Trail Head

Forest/Other District Location: Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District

Base Camp - Location: Mono Creek Trail Head

Base Camp - GPS Coordinates: 37 22.905 119 0.825 elevation 7800

Activity Level: All Levels

Meals: Provided

Cost: Free

Number of Volunteers Needed: 35-70

Trip Leader: Open

HSVTC Director: (Programs) Rick Fleming

Chief Cook and Bottle Washer: Open

Click here to Sign-Up: Edison Lake Base Camp

Trip Name: Jenny Lakes 8-17 thru 8-24 Event Status: Open
Event Date: 08/16/2013 - 08/25/2013 Trip-ID: 20130817

Short Description: Jenny Lakes Backpacking Trip

Event Type: Vital Trail Maintenace (VTM) - Trip Type: Backpacking

Long Description: Volunteers are encouraged to spend Friday night at the trailhead to aclimate before hiking in on Saturday. The work will be to maintain and repair the Jenny Lakes Trail, (Trail 30E09) including repairing trail tread, removing multiple downed trees, and brush work. In many areas of the trail, erosion has removed the tread resulting in rock-filled gullies. A one-mile section of the trail requires the most attention, with more than 20 large, 18dbh-sized trees across the trail. Some areas of the trail are overgrown with brush, and tread width is reduced to less than 12 inches. The remaining 3-mile section (as indicated on the map) has less severe damage, but still needs repairs to return to standards.

Work Activities: This project will provide the public a safe and unimpeded passage to the trails. The work will include contouring portions of the path and building earthen water bars for erosion control, if needed. Materials such as dead brush may be dragged to the site to help break the visual line of the path. Trail reconstruction will consist mainly of handwork, which includes construction of stairs, rebuilding of the trail bed, construction of water bars, bucking of downed trees, brushing overgrown portions of the trail, and other standard trail construction needs indicated by the lay of the trail.

Nearest City/Community: Grant Grove - Kings Canyon National Park

Work Location: Jenny Lakes Wilderness

Forest/Other District Location: Sequoia National Forest

Base Camp - Location: TBD

Base Camp - GPS Coordinates: TBD

Activity Level: Moderate-Strenuous

Meals: Provided

Cost: Free

Number of Volunteers Needed: 13

Trip Leader: Open

HSVTC Director: (Programs) Rick Fleming

Chief Cook and Bottle Washer: Open

Click here to Sign-Up: Jenny Lakes 8-17 thru 8-24