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Join	Thu Feb 11	Peabody Creek Trail - Olympics Tell me more Show Map	Olympic National Park	No	Olympic National Park. An easy trail to get to from Hwy 101, it begins at the Olympic Park Visitors Center and gently leads into the foothills. WTA hopes you'll join to provide some maintenance for this trail that provides some forest solitude just outside of Port Angeles.
Join	Thu Feb 11	O'Grady Trail Tell me more Show Map	King County Parks Department	No	King County's O'Grady Park is at the center of the Green River Natural Area and it provides a unique place recreate. The site is used mainly by locals, some hikers and Enumclaw Backcountry Horseman. The trail system starts from the parking area for O’Grady and travels down the steep slopes to the Green River. The main trails are about two miles in length. We'll continue to work on rehab and reroutes for these trails.
Join	Thu Feb 11	Beacon Rock - Hardy Ridge Trail Tell me more Show Map	Washington State Parks Southwest	No	Join our "Thursday Crew" volunteers to help finish construction on a new multi-use trail. Last year WTA Volunteers completed "phase 1" of the Hardy Ridge Project, officially opening the trail to hikers. We're refining the trail by removing stumps, adding rock walls and bringing the tread up to code.
Join	Fri Feb 12	O'Grady Trail Tell me more Show Map	King County Parks Department	No	King County's O'Grady Park is at the center of the Green River Natural Area and it provides a unique place recreate. The site is used mainly by locals, some hikers and Enumclaw Backcountry Horseman. The trail system starts from the parking area for O’Grady and travels down the steep slopes to the Green River. The main trails are about two miles in length. We'll continue to work on rehab and reroutes for these trails.
Join	Sat Feb 13	Taylor Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department	No	Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. When completed, there will be trails along the Holder and Carey Creeks, as well as some great walks through the woods.
Join	Sat Feb 13	Larrabee State Park Tell me more Show Map	Washington State Parks	No	Northwest WA near Bellingham. We'll continue our lowland weekend work in the Bellingham area, working to improve several trails within Larrabee State Park. The work will focus on general maintenance, focusing on improving drainage in places where the tread is muddy, as well as possible trail realignment.
Join	Sun Feb 14	Larrabee State Park Tell me more Show Map	Washington State Parks	No	Northwest WA near Bellingham. We'll continue our lowland weekend work in the Bellingham area, working to improve several trails within Larrabee State Park. The work will focus on general maintenance, focusing on improving drainage in places where the tread is muddy, as well as possible trail realignment.
Join	Sun Feb 14	Tiger Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Department of Natural Resources	No	Tiger Mountain accessed from I-90 at High Point. WTA will work on a short reroute around a steep and muddy section on the Highpoint trail. This trail is a popular access to the Tiger Mountain trail.
Join	Tue Feb 16	Taylor Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department	No	Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. When completed, there will be trails along the Holder and Carey Creeks, as well as some great walks through the woods. This week we'll finish any projects on the Sherwood Trail and do some annual maintenance on the Holder Creek and Bootleg Trails.
Join	Wed Feb 17	Taylor Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department	No	Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. When completed, there will be trails along the Holder and Carey Creeks, as well as some great walks through the woods. This week we'll finish any projects on the Sherwood Trail and do some annual maintenance on the Holder Creek and Bootleg Trails.
Join	Thu Feb 18	Taylor Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department	No	Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. When completed, there will be trails along the Holder and Carey Creeks, as well as some great walks through the woods. This week we'll finish any projects on the Sherwood Trail and do some annual maintenance on the Holder Creek and Bootleg Trails.
Join	Fri Feb 19	Taylor Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department	No	Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. When completed, there will be trails along the Holder and Carey Creeks, as well as some great walks through the woods. This week we'll finish any projects on the Sherwood Trail and do some annual maintenance on the Holder Creek and Bootleg Trails.
Full	Sat Feb 20	Taylor Mountain	Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department	No	Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. When completed, there will be trails along the Holder and Carey Creeks, as well as some great walks through the woods. This week we'll finish any projects on the Sherwood Trail and do some annual maintenance on the Holder Creek and Bootleg Trails.
Join	Sat Feb 20	Mt Walker Trail Tell me more Show Map	Hood Canal Ranger District	No	Olympic Peninsula. This a short and steep trail that leads to some amazing vistas of the Olympics and the Cascades. We'll work on maintenance heading up the trail - focusing on improving the tread.
Join	Sun Feb 21	Tiger Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Department of Natural Resources	No	Tiger Mountain accessed from I-90 at High Point. WTA will work on a short reroute around a steep and muddy section on the Highpoint trail. This trail is a popular access to the Tiger Mountain trail.
Join	Tue Feb 23	Peabody Creek Trail - Olympics Tell me more Show Map	Olympic National Park	No	Olympic National Park. An easy trail to get to from Hwy 101, it begins at the Olympic Park Visitors Center and gently leads into the foothills. WTA hopes you'll join to provide some maintenance for this trail that provides some forest solitude just outside of Port Angeles.
Join	Tue Feb 23	Taylor Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department	No	Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. When completed, there will be trails along the Holder and Carey Creeks, as well as some great walks through the woods. This week we'll finish any projects on the Sherwood Trail and do some annual maintenance on the Holder Creek and Bootleg Trails.
Join	Wed Feb 24	Taylor Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department	No	Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. When completed, there will be trails along the Holder and Carey Creeks, as well as some great walks through the woods. This week we'll finish any projects on the Sherwood Trail and do some annual maintenance on the Holder Creek and Bootleg Trails.
Join	Thu Feb 25	Taylor Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department	No	Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. When completed, there will be trails along the Holder and Carey Creeks, as well as some great walks through the woods. This week we'll finish any projects on the Sherwood Trail and do some annual maintenance on the Holder Creek and Bootleg Trails.
Join	Fri Feb 26	Taylor Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department	No	Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. When completed, there will be trails along the Holder and Carey Creeks, as well as some great walks through the woods. This week we'll finish any projects on the Sherwood Trail and do some annual maintenance on the Holder Creek and Bootleg Trails.
Join	Sat Feb 27	Taylor Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department	No	Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. When completed, there will be trails along the Holder and Carey Creeks, as well as some great walks through the woods. This week we'll finish any projects on the Sherwood Trail and do some annual maintenance on the Holder Creek and Bootleg Trails.
Join	Sat Feb 27	Sehome Hill Arboretum Tell me more Show Map	Bellingham City Parks	No	Bellingham Area. This is a new trail construction project, started with WTA partnership with Sehome High School students, Western Washington University and Bellingham REI. The new multi-use trail will be approximately one half mile in length and eventually link a series of new trails throughout the arboretum.
Join	Sat Feb 27	Beacon Rock - Hardy Ridge Trail Tell me more Show Map	Washington State Parks Southwest	No	Last year WTA Volunteers completed "phase 1" of the Hardy Ridge Project, officially opening two new trail segments to hikers. We're refining multi-use section by removing stumps, adding rock walls and bringing the tread up to code. After the work party, join us at a restaurant in Stevenson for dinner.
Join	Sat Feb 27	Dry Creek Trail Tell me more Show Map	Hood Canal Ranger District	Yes	Olympic Peninsula near Lake Cushman. This trail was hammered by fall storms, with over 120 trees across the trail at one point. The Forest Service has mostly cleared the trail of the trees, and now WTA volunteers are needed to address some maintenance needs, including tread repair, drainage work, and some brushing further up the trail.
Join	Sun Feb 28	Larrabee State Park Tell me more Show Map	Washington State Parks	No	Northwest WA near Bellingham. WTA will spend a couple of weekends this winter improving several trails within Larrabee State Park. The work will focus on general maintenance including improving drainage in places where the tread is muddy, as well as possible trail realignment.
Join	Sun Feb 28	Tiger Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Department of Natural Resources	No	Tiger Mountain accessed from I-90 at High Point. WTA will work on a short reroute around a steep and muddy section on the Highpoint trail. This trail is a popular access to the Tiger Mountain trail.
Join	Mon Mar 01	Slab Camp Trail Tell me more Show Map	Hood Canal Ranger District	Yes	Olympic Peninsula. From Slab Campground there are two trails, one leading to Deer Ridge and the other descends down to the Gray Wolf River, connecting with the Gray Wolf Trail. We'll spend the day working on clearing the Slab Camp Trail of downed logs and debris.
Join	Tue Mar 02	Tiger Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Department of Natural Resources	No	Issaquah Alps. The most popular destination within the Issaquah Alps, WTA has been asked to construct a connector trail that will lead from the Tradition Plateau parking lot to the Cable Line Trail. The length of the trail is approximately 0.5 miles, and this will be a fun new trail construction project to be a part of.
Join	Wed Mar 03	Tiger Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Department of Natural Resources	No	Issaquah Alps. The most popular destination within the Issaquah Alps, WTA has been asked to construct a connector trail that will lead from the Tradition Plateau parking lot to the Cable Line Trail. The length of the trail is approximately 0.5 miles, and this will be a fun new trail construction project to be a part of.
Join	Thu Mar 04	Tiger Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Department of Natural Resources	No	Issaquah Alps. The most popular destination within the Issaquah Alps, WTA has been asked to construct a connector trail that will lead from the Tradition Plateau parking lot to the Cable Line Trail. The length of the trail is approximately 0.5 miles, and this will be a fun new trail construction project to be a part of.
Join	Fri Mar 05	Tiger Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Department of Natural Resources	No	Issaquah Alps. The most popular destination within the Issaquah Alps, WTA has been asked to construct a connector trail that will lead from the Tradition Plateau parking lot to the Cable Line Trail. The length of the trail is approximately 0.5 miles, and this will be a fun new trail construction project to be a part of.
Join	Sat-Sun Mar 06- Mar 07	Badger Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Benton County Parks	No	Central Washington. In 2005 and again in 2006 WTA teamed up with the Friends of Badger Mountain to construct two new trails up this popular urban hiking mountain near Richland. This year we hope to repeat this effort in order to build a new 1-mile trail forming a loop with the Canyon Trail. Sign up to join for just one day, or the entire weekend!
Join	Sat Mar 06	Tiger Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Department of Natural Resources	No	Issaquah Alps. The most popular destination within the Issaquah Alps, WTA has been asked to construct a connector trail that will lead from the Tradition Plateau parking lot to the Cable Line Trail. The length of the trail is approximately 0.5 miles, and this will be a fun new trail construction project to be a part of.
Join	Sun Mar 07	Tiger Mountain Tell me more Show Map	Department of Natural Resources	No	Issaquah Alps. The most popular destination within the Issaquah Alps, WTA has been asked to construct a connector trail that will lead from the Tradition Plateau parking lot to the Cable Line Trail. The length of the trail is approximately 0.5 miles, and this will be a fun new trail construction project to be a part of.
Full	Sat-Sat Mar 27- Apr 03	Hoh Rainforest Trail	Olympic National Park	No	Enormous towering trees, rich moss-covered forest canopy, perhaps some dappled sunlight and the gentle calling of the Hoh River. Does it get any better? This is our third trip into the Hoh for a weeklong, and it is sure to be a great one. Based out of the Olympic National Park facility at the Hoh Ranger Station, we will have most of the comforts of home. So, grab your rain gear, and get ready for an awesome week out in the Olympics. SPACES REMAINING:0
Join	Sat-Sat Apr 17- Apr 24	Chelan Lakeshore Trail at Moore Point Tell me more Show Map	Chelan Ranger District	Yes	Lake Chelan, on the northeast side. A leisurely ride on the Lady of the Lake up Lake Chelan to Moore Point. 100 years ago a resort hotel occupied the Point, and the vacationers were provided fresh vegetables and fruit from the garden/orchard, horse rides into the backcountry and just good old relaxation along the beach front with a view toward the Glacier Peak Wilderness. Today you can enjoy the same ambiance. The hotel is long gone, but the view from your tent remains the same. The vegetables and fruit may not be local, but will be equally as enticing. Instead of riding horses, you may find yourself holding onto the end of a cross-cut saw, helping to clear out logs that have fallen across the Lake Shore Trail or restoring trail up Fish Creek Trail. A quick dip in Lake Chelan at the end of the day will restore your sense of invincibility. SPACES REMAINING:2
Join	Tue-Sun Apr 20- Apr 25	South Coast Wilderness Trail Tell me more Show Map	Olympic National Park	No	Olympic National Park's coastal region protects some of the most primitive natural coastline in the 48 contiguous United States. The views of ocean, cliffs, headlands, islands and seastacks, coupled with the dramatic changing sea, provide a unique wilderness experience. We will be working on the headland areas of the South Wilderness Beach trail between Oil City and Goodman Creek. Projects will include trail logout and brushing, drainage maintenance and improvement and any other storm damage we can repair. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Thu-Sun Apr 22- Apr 25	Upper Lena Lake Trail Logout Tell me more Show Map	Hood Canal Ranger District	Yes	Olympic Peninsula near Hamma Hamma Recreation Area north of Hoodsport. Forested second growth to old growth forest, alpine meadows and two beautiful lakes. The Upper Lena Lake trail begins at the end of the Lena Lake trail and provides access to Upper Lena Lake in Olympic National Park and the high country beyond. We'll camp at Lena Lake and work between Lena and Upper Lena Lakes. The work will concentrate on log out, brushing and tread repair getting the trail ready for the summer season. This is a BCRT, so you'll need to be prepared to carry all of your camping gear and food for these four days. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Full	Sat-Sat Apr 24- May 01	Chelan Lakeshore Trail at Moore Point	Chelan Ranger District	Yes	Lake Chelan, on the northeast side. A leisurely ride in the Lady of the Lake up Lake Chelan to Moore Point. 100 years ago a resort hotel occupied the Point, and the vacationers were provided fresh vegetables and fruit from the garden/orchard, horse rides into the backcountry and just good old relaxation along the beach front with a view toward the Glacier Peak Wilderness. Today you can enjoy the same ambiance. The hotel is long gone, but the view from your tent remains the same. The vegetables and fruit may not be local, but will be equally as enticing. Instead of riding horses, you may find yourself holding onto the end of a cross-cut saw, helping to clear out logs that have fallen across the Lake Shore Trail or restoring trail up Fish Creek Trail. A quick dip in Lake Chelan at the end of the day will restore your sense of invincibility. SPACES REMAINING:0
Join	Sat-Sat May 08- May 15	Chelan Lakeshore Trail at Prince Creek Tell me more Show Map	Chelan Ranger District	Yes	Take a ride up Lake Chelan on the "Lady of the Lake" to your camp on the alluvial fan that is Prince Creek. Warm breezes will greet you as you step off the boat and into a remote wilderness. Warm days by side of the sparkling lake, star studded evenings by the fire, and some great people to enjoy it with. The view from the front of your tent will be across Lake Chelan toward the Glacier Peak Wilderness area. Please avoid stepping on the morrel mushrooms that will otherwise grace your table. SPACES REMAINING:2
Full	Sat-Sat May 22- May 29	Cape Disappointment	North Head Trail- Cape Disappointment State Park	No	Are you ready to call one of the most breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean your office, back yard and home for a week? You will walk through a colossal old growth rainforest, climb a Victorian lighthouse and stand atop the lookout used by sailors for more than a hundred years. Be a part of one of the greatest adventures of all time; get ready for a week of walking in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark as you work on the North Head Trail at Cape Disappointment State Park!
Full	Fri-Mon May 28- May 31	Loowit Trail Scouting	Mount St Helens National Monument	Yes	The Loowit Trail is a 33 mile circuit that has been described as epic, adventurous, rugged and "an ordeal". Stunning scenery from the blast zone barreness to towering old growth is there for those willing to re-pioneer this endangered trail. Join this BCRT to hike and scout the entire route to identify work projects and camp locations for this years big push to restore this fantastic, historic route. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Sat-Sat May 29- Jun 05	Carbon River Tell me more Show Map	Rainier National Park	No	There is nothing like working on a National Treasure, and that's just what Tahoma (Mount Rainier) is. Late May in the park will be showing many signs of spring, and you will get to experience it up close. The trail from Ipsut Creek campground to Carbon Glacier has sustained much damage in the past few years, and needs your help to be put back together. Get ready for a week of working in the shadow of a giant. SPACES REMAINING:1
Join	Sat-Sat Jun 05- Jun 12	Carbon River Tell me more Show Map	Rainier National Park	No	There is nothing like working on a National Treasure, and that's just what Tahoma (Mount Rainier) is. Late May in the park will be showing many signs of spring, and you will get to experience it up close. The trail from Ipsut Creek campground to Carbon Glacier has sustained much damage in the past few years, and needs your help to be put back together. Get ready for a week of working in the shadow of a giant. SPACES REMAINING:8
Full	Sat-Sat Jun 05- Jun 12	Sawtooth Ridge Trails Logout	Methow Valley Ranger District	Yes	This is a car camp along the Twisp River, in the Methow Valley. Walk up trails such as War Creek, Buttermilk Creek and historic Twisp Pass (Beckey's window to climbing in the North Cascades) and you will find yourself in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness. Continue to the top of Sawtooth Ridge and you might find yourself looking at Lake Chelan far below. This is a beautiful area in which to cross-cut out logs that have fallen across the trails, which will be your project for the week. SPACES REMAINING:0
Join	Fri-Mon Jun 11- Jun 14	Loowit Trail Tell me more Show Map	Mount St Helens National Monument	Yes	The Loowit Trail is a 33 mile circuit that has been described as epic, adventurous, rugged and "an ordeal". Stunning scenery from the blast zone barreness to towering old growth is there for those willing to re-pioneer this endangered trail. Join this BCRT to restore a section of the trail. Camp site logistics and work sites TBD, expect a hike in from 2-5 miles with an elevation gain of 1,000 to 1,500 ft. Much of the trail needs tread restoration and brushing. In some sections the trail has been completely obliterated by erosion. Be a part of this historic year to bring back the Loowit Trail and commemorate the 30th anniversary of its eruption. fantastic, historic route. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Sat-Sat Jun 12- Jun 19	Sawtooth Ridge Trails Tell me more Show Map	Methow Valley Ranger District	Yes	This is a car camp along the Twisp River, in the Methow Valley. Walk up trails such as War Creek, Buttermilk Creek and historic Twisp Pass (Beckey's window to climbing in the North Cascades) and you will find yourself in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness. Continue to the top of Sawtooth Ridge and you might find yourself looking at Lake Chelan far below. SPACES REMAINING:3
Join	Sat-Sat Jun 12- Jun 19	Mill Butte Trail - Little Pend Oreille Tell me more Show Map	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service	No	Prime time in the Colville. Join us as we return for Part IV of a new trail project in Northeastern Washington, in the heart of the Colville National Forest. The Friends of Little Pend Oreille have been working hard to preserve and promote this unique and beautiful area in which wildlife abound. WTA has been asked to assist these efforts by developing a new loop trail within the Little Pend Oreille Wildlife Refuge that will provide even better access for the many visitors who come to view wildlife or recreate in the area. Last year was a huge success, and you’ll want to be a part of it in 2010. SPACES REMAINING:7
Join	Mon-Thu Jun 14- Jun 17	Gold Creek trail Tell me more Show Map	Snoqualmie Ranger District	Yes	The Gold Creek trail wanders up the valley bottom for several miles then abruptly turns uphill and climbs to beautiful Alaska Lake. A couple of years ago a huge avalanche came off of Rampart Ridge and obliterated a significant section of the trail. We will be doing lots of logout, debris removal and tread restoration. We will be camping close to the slide at a pretty stream side camp. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Thu-Sun Jun 17- Jun 20	Upper Big Quilcene Trail Tell me more Show Map	Hood Canal Ranger District	Yes	Olympic Peninsula. This trail begins in an old growth fir forest, dotted with wonderful blobs of pink early in the summer, when rhododendrons are full in bloom. This is in the Buckhorn wilderness, so we backpack in and remove downed trees using crosscut saws. When we finish removing all of the logs, we will move on to brushing and treadwork. This is a backcountry response team trip, so be prepared to hike carrying all of your food and camping gear needed for four days. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Fri-Sun Jun 25- Jun 27	Mildred Lakes Trail Logout Tell me more Show Map	Hood Canal Ranger District	Yes	The Mildred Lakes trail is a somewhat rough and primitive trail that leads to a spectacular set of lakes nestled below the Sawtooth Range in the Mt Skokomish Wilderness, Olympic National Forest. The lakes are reported to have great fishing and are one of the main reasons people choose to tackle this trail. We will not be changing the character of this trail but will be doing log out to remove some of the larger obstructions to getting to the lakes. Most of the work will be on the first 2.5 miles of the trail. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Sat-Wed Jun 26- Jun 30	Holden Lake trail Tell me more Show Map	Chelan Ranger District	Yes	From the remote village of Holden in the North Cascades a trail first ascends Railroad Creek and then branches off and ascends a long sidehill towards Holden Lake. The hike to this lake nestled below the imposing presence of Bonanza Peak is spectacular but before hikers reach this high alpine basin they come across a huge avalanche that has damaged a long section of trail. The damage is severe and we have a volunteer vacation scheduled to work on rebuilding the trail. However before that can happen the trail must be open to stock and that is the job of this BCRT. We will concentrate on log out within the avalanche zone and fixing any problems that will hinder stock making it up to the lake. If time allows we will start work on rebuilding the trail. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Full	Sat-Sat Jun 26- Jul 03	Holden Village	Chelan Ranger District	Yes	Lake Chelan, at Holden Village. Ice cream is the first thing that people think of when they visit historic Holden Village. There is more, much more. First comes a boat ride up Lake Chelan, then a bus ride to the Village which was an historic mining camp that has been converted to a retreat center. We will be based out of the USFS Ranger Cabin a short walk from the village, and you will be camping in a spot where the deer visit you in the morning and you boot the bear out of camp in the evening. Then there are the trails that lead into the Glacier Peak Wilderness area, all awaiting your attention. On your day off you can browse through the historic mining town, or you can explore the many trails that lead from the camp.
Full	Sat-Sat Jul 03- Jul 10	Teanaway area Logout	Cle Elum Ranger District	Yes	Alpine Lake Wilderness, north of Cle Elum. Ingalls Lake, Bean Creek, Beverely Turnpike, Navajo Pass, Esmerelda Basin. Some of these trails will have logs across them, others will need drainage, or structural improvements. All of them are arterials to an area that allowed the Creator a satisfied smile after contouring this land. Late early July in the Teanaway is like Hawaii in February. We will be camped along the Teanaway River and each day we will fan out across the many trails that are found along the eastern flank of the Cascades. SPACES REMAINING:0
Full	Mon-Sat Jul 05- Jul 10	PCT Harts Pass to Rainy Pass logout	Methow Ranger District	Yes	This will be a logout trip on one of the most amazingly beautiful sections of the PCT in the entire country. We will be starting at Harts Pass and working our way 31 miles south to Rainy Pass. Along the way you will contour around stunning peaks including Tatie, Golden Horn, Tower and Cuthroat and hike across 5 passes. We will be cutting out any trees we find blocking the trail getting it ready for summer traffic including thru hikers on the last leg of their journey north. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Fri-Sun Jul 09- Jul 11	Olympic Peninsula BCRT Tell me more Show Map	Olympic Peninsula	Yes	A BCRT on the Olympic Peninsula. Currently, location is still to be determined, thus why we call this a Backcountry Response Team -- we'll respond to the needs of the trail once we know what winter has left in its path. If you trust our good judgment, sign up for this trip now and our crew leaders will let you know the location and other logistics of this trip. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Sat-Sat Jul 10- Jul 17	Eightmile Lake Trail Tell me more Show Map	Wenatchee River Ranger District	Yes	The Alpine Lake Wilderness in early July should find more than one flower to look at. The Enchantment area is a very special place and you folks with be getting a good look at the area. The area saw a burn a few years back, and their mey be trees down to clear and at least some annual maintenance to be had. SPACES REMAINING:2
Join	Sat-Sat Jul 10- Jul 17	Trails around Holden Lake Tell me more Show Map	Chelan Ranger District	Yes	First a boat ride up Lake Chelan, then a bus trip to Holden Village, where you will meet with the llama packers, and have the opportunity to lead a llama up to camp. Holden Lake is set in fantastic glacial basin, with stunning views of Bonanza, the highest non volcanic peak in Washington State. You will be camped close the lake, with an opportunity to explore the area on your day off SPACES REMAINING:3
Join	Thu-Sun Jul 15- Jul 18	West Fork Foss River trail Tell me more Show Map	Skykomish Ranger District	Yes	The West Fork Foss trail leads to some of the most impressive lakes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness including Malachite, Copper, Big and Little Heart, Angeline, Chetwoot, Azurite and Azure. The first couple of miles of this trail are undergoing some major reconstruction including a new bridge over the West Fork Foss river. Our project will be to construct a reroute just below Trout Lake about 1.5 miles from the trailhead. The work will include logout, brushing and tread construction. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Fri-Mon Jul 16- Jul 19	Loowit Trail Tell me more Show Map	Mount St Helens National Monument	Yes	The Loowit Trail is a 33 mile circuit that has been described as epic, adventurous, rugged and "an ordeal". Stunning scenery from the blast zone barreness to towering old growth is there for those willing to re-pioneer this endangered trail. Join this BCRT to restore a section of the trail. Camp site logistics and work sites TBD, expect a hike in from 2-5 miles with an elevation gain of 1,000 to 1,500 ft. Much of the trail needs tread restoration and brushing. In some sections the trail has been completely obliterated by erosion. Be a part of this historic year to bring back the Loowit Trail and commemorate the 30th anniversary of its eruption. fantastic, historic route. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Sat-Sat Jul 17- Jul 24	Glacier Basin Trail at Mount Rainier Tell me more Show Map	Mount Rainier National Park	No	Northeast Rainier. It is a icon for Washington State. This is your opportunity to get up close and personal with this majestic mountain. You'll be working on the Glacier Basin Trail relocation project, which includes moving the washed out trail away from the river and on to the hillside. You'll contribute to this important project, which will eventually become a 2-mile relocation. The project will include fun new trail construction tasks! SPACES REMAINING:2
Join	Sat-Sat Jul 17- Jul 24	PCT at Josephine Lake Tell me more Show Map	Leavenworth Ranger District	Yes	The Alpine Lakes Wilderness is nothing short of spectactular this time of year. The PCT in this area need alot of attention. you will be camped at the Lake, and be working on the trail just up the hill from camp. Lots of big views, plenty of flowers and a refreshing lake to jump in at the end of the day. Life is good. SPACES REMAINING:5
Join	Thu-Sun Jul 22- Jul 25	Tunnel Creek Trail - Olympic Peninsula Tell me more Show Map	Hood Canal Ranger District	Yes	Olympic National Forest. This hiker-only trail traverses the Buckhorn Wilderness, climbing to Fifty-Fifty Pass at 5050 feet at the head of the South Fork of Tunnel Creek. This is a Backcountry Response Trip, so please be prepared for a more strenuous, but rewarding, weekend - you will be gaining elevation while carrying tools. We'll work on logging out the trail and fixing other problems we encounter along the trail. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Sat-Mon Jul 24- Jul 26	Salmo Loop Trail Tell me more Show Map	Sullivan Lake Ranger District, Colville National Forest	Yes	This Backcountry Response Team trip will be working within the beautiful Salmo-Priest Wilderness, the only Wilderness in the northeast part of Washington. We will be working on the Salmo Loop trail between the trailhead and the Salmo Cabin. The work will include logout and tread work making sure that this section of trail is accessible to stock. This will be a three day/two night backpacking trip where we will camp at the Salmo River crossing. Come join us in a great wilderness area that has stunning views and abundant wildlife. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Sat-Sat Jul 24- Jul 31	Buck Creek Tell me more Show Map	Wenatchee River Ranger District	Yes	Glacier Peak Wilderness, northwest of Lake Wenatchee. You can barely see Glacier Peak from the westside of the Cascades. Not so from the Buck Creek Trail - where it looms over you like a white monolith. Add to that fields of late summer flowers and a pleasant afternoon breeze and you may be close to rapture. The Buck Creek Trail is the current route of the Pacific Crest Trail, and the through hikers will be most appreciative of our smoothing out some of the rougher spots along their way. A trip to the pass on the day off provides a punctuation mark to the week. SPACES REMAINING:8
Join	Thu-Sun Jul 29- Aug 01	High Divide trail Tell me more Show Map	Mount Baker Ranger District	Yes	Come and join us doing trail maintenance on one of the most spectacular sections of high alpine trail in the state of Washington. Starting at the Damfino Lakes trailhead we will wander past the lakes and head up hill to Excelsior Pass and the beginning of the High Divide trail. We will camp at Excelsior Pass for two nights while we engage in tread rebuilding, drainage repair and brushing along the High Divide trail with its never ending views of Mt Baker and Mt Shuksan two of the giants of the Cascade Range. We will then move camp on the third night to Welcome Pass so that we can work on the eastern end of the trail. We will exit down the Welcome Pass trail to the Mt Baker Highway to end this amazing trip. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Fri-Mon Jul 30- Aug 02	Loowit Trail Tell me more Show Map	Mount St Helens National Monument	Yes	The Loowit Trail is a 33 mile circuit that has been described as epic, adventurous, rugged and "an ordeal". Stunning scenery from the blast zone barreness to towering old growth is there for those willing to re-pioneer this endangered trail. Join this BCRT to restore a section of the trail. Camp site logistics and work sites TBD, expect a hike in from 2-5 miles with an elevation gain of 1,000 to 1,500 ft. Much of the trail needs tread restoration and brushing. In some sections the trail has been completely obliterated by erosion. Be a part of this historic year to bring back the Loowit Trail and commemorate the 30th anniversary of its eruption. fantastic, historic route. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Sat-Sat Jul 31- Aug 07	South Fork Skokomish Trail Tell me more Show Map	Hood Canal Ranger District	Yes	Southeast corner of the Olympic Peninsula. The Skokomish River has a bad habit of changing course, taking old sections of trail with it. So our battle to rebuild and harden an important Olympic Peninsula trail continues. The Olympics are such a special place, and the South Fork of the Skokomish River is no exception, meandering as it does through a truly ancient forest. SPACES REMAINING:3
Join	Thu-Sun Aug 05- Aug 08	Long Ridge Trail Tell me more Show Map	Olympic National Park	No	The Elwha River within Olympic National Park is one of the major rivers allowing access to the core of the Olympic Mountains. From near Humes Ranch and the Grand Canyon of the Elwha the Long Ridge trail ascends toward Dodger Point with the river valley on one side and the rugged Bailey Range on the other. We will camp in the river valley near the ranch. Work will be about 1.5 miles from camp on the Long Ridge trail rebuilding and improving sections that have sustained slide damage. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Sat-Sat Aug 07- Aug 14	Salmo-Priest Loop Trail Tell me more Show Map	Sullivan Lake District	Yes	This is our second trip into the Colville National Forest and we are anxious to once again experience the beauty of the Salmo-Priest, the only Wilderness in Northeast Washington. The area is home to a number of rare and endangered species including Mountain Caribou, lynx, wolverines and Grizzly Bears. You will be working the trails out of Gypsy Meadows toward Shedroof Divide. A fun trivium of note; the Salmo-Priest Wilderness gets over 60" of rain/year and is the wettest place in WA east of the Cascades. Looks a lot like the Olympics, eh? Tell those wet-siders to be prepared! SPACES REMAINING:9
Full	Sat-Sat Aug 07- Aug 14	Boundary Trail Logout	Methow Valley Ranger District	Yes	This trip is ideal for those looking to experience some really remote and breathtaking backcountry, near the Canadian border. The project is a logout, and you need to be prepared to do some cross-cutting. There are close to 1001 trees down in the area, and you will have your work cut out for you. This is an very aggresive hike in, be prepared for a great deal of hiking during the week cruising for logs. SPACES REMAINING:0
Join	Thu-Sun Aug 12- Aug 15	Blanca Lake Trail Tell me more Show Map	Skykomish Ranger District	Yes	Blanca Lake is a beautiful high alpine lake in the Henry M Jackson Wilderness nestled below Columbia, Monte Cristo and Kyes peaks. An upper basin holds the Columbia Glacier supplying chilly water to the lake year round. The trail begins in the North Fork Skykomish river valley and ascends 2700 feet in 3 miles to a ridge crest and tiny Virgin Lake overlooking much larger Blanca. This will be our camping area for the trip and we will concentrate on working on the section of trail down from the ridge to Blanca Lake. We will give this section of trail some much needed attention that will include tread restoration, drainage improvement and brushing. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Fri-Mon Aug 13- Aug 16	Loowit Trail Tell me more Show Map	Mount St Helens National Monument	Yes	The Loowit Trail is a 33 mile circuit that has been described as epic, adventurous, rugged and "an ordeal". Stunning scenery from the blast zone barreness to towering old growth is there for those willing to re-pioneer this endangered trail. Join this BCRT to restore a section of the trail. Camp site logistics and work sites TBD, expect a hike in from 2-5 miles with an elevation gain of 1,000 to 1,500 ft. Much of the trail needs tread restoration and brushing. In some sections the trail has been completely obliterated by erosion. Be a part of this historic year to bring back the Loowit Trail and commemorate the 30th anniversary of its eruption. fantastic, historic route. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Full	Sat-Sat Aug 14- Aug 21	Short Horn Trail	Mt Adams Ranger District	Yes	Mount Adams Wilderness, on the side of Mount Adams. You'll most definitely want to bring your wildflower key with you on this trip. With wildflowers at their prime, and views of Mount Adams, Mount Rainier, the Goat Rocks and Mt St Helens in the horizon, along with ponds and waterfalls, we guarantee you won't be disappointed with your surroundings. This backcountry camp is located in a small clearing tucked among the trees in the protection well below the timber line. It is an ideal location for day-off excursions to the Cresent and Gotchen Glaciers or a trip to Madcat Meadow SPACES REMAINING:0
Join	Tue-Thu Aug 17- Aug 19	Mazama Camp Tell me more Show Map	Mount Baker Ranger District	Yes	The trails on the south side of Mount Baker are a wonderful playground for families and climbers alike. From Schriebers Meadow the trails reach tree line quickly and offer spectacular views of one of the volcanic giants of the Cascades. Places like Park Butte, Railroad Grade and Morovitz Meadow offer a true alpine experience. We will make our base in this spectacular high country at Mazama camp and work on the many trails in the area. Projects will include tread repair, drainage improvement and brushing. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Thu-Sun Aug 19- Aug 22	Chiwawa Basin / Red Mountain trail Tell me more Show Map	Wenatchee River Ranger District	Yes	The Chiwawa River trail leading up to Chiwawa Basin and onto the flanks of Red Mountain is now part of the Glacier Peak Wilderness. However, like much of this area of the Cascades it was an active mining district up until its designation as wilderness. It is good that it is now protected since it is a beautiful area that invites high country rambling. The trail to the basin and the one switchbacking up the flanks of Red Mountain has been damaged by an avalanche that has resulted in many trees across the trail and some damaged tread. We will start by logging out the trees blocking the trail and if time allows will get to work on the tread. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Thu-Sun Aug 19- Aug 22	Olympic Peninsula BCRT Tell me more Show Map	Olympic Peninsula	Yes	A BCRT on the Olympic Peninsula. Currently, location is still to be determined, thus why we call this a Backcountry Response Team -- we'll respond to the needs of the trail once we know what winter has left in its path. If you trust our good judgment, sign up for this trip now and our crew leaders will let you know the location and other logistics of this trip. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Sat-Sat Aug 21- Aug 28	Vanson Ridge Trails Tell me more Show Map	Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument	Yes	Goat Mountain trail system has been on the radar for WTA for some time now. For those of you who are familiar with it, we have listed this trail on our "Endangered Trails" list for both 2006 and 2007. Now, we are finally getting the chance to tackle this long awaited priority. SPACES REMAINING:8
Join	Sat-Sat Aug 21- Aug 28	Icicle Ridge Trail Tell me more Show Map	Wenatchee River Ranger District	Yes	For many, this is the prime location in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, camping in the Enchantments area is always a pleasure. Icicle Ridge is just a short hike from your camp, and from there you can check out the spectacular surroundings. SPACES REMAINING:8
Join	Thu-Sun Aug 26- Aug 29	Shedroof Divide Trail Tell me more Show Map	Sullivan Lake Ranger District, Colville National Forest	Yes	This Backcountry Response Team trip will be working within the beautiful Salmo-Priest Wilderness, the only Wilderness in the northeast part of Washington. This will be a four day/three night backpacking trip. We will be working on the Shedroof Divide trail either near the Thunder Creek cutoff or out towards Little Snowy Top depending on which area has the greatest need. The work will include logout, tread work, drainage repair and brushing. Come join us in a great wilderness area that has stunning views and abundant wildlife. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Thu-Sun Aug 26- Aug 29	Upper Dungeness Trail Tell me more Show Map	Hood Canal Ranger District	Yes	This is another great BCRT in the heart of the Olympic Mountains. The Upper Dungeness River trail gets into the heart of the Buckhorn Wilderness on the "dry" side of the Olympics. This trail begins by following the river valley and then after a few miles begins its ascent into the high country where rambling can bring you to either Constance or Marmot Passes. We will be working on restoring a section of trail through a scree field that has been damaged by recent slides. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Fri-Mon Aug 27- Aug 30	Highline Trail Tell me more Show Map	Mt Adams Ranger District	Yes	After a 5 mile hike in with an elevation gain of approximately 1,600 ft. the crew will establish camp at Foggy Flats elevation: 6,000 ft. on the north flank of Mt. Adams just below timberline. The project will focus on annual maintenance including tread re-definition, improving creek crossings installing cairns above the tree line and installing a sign at the boundary with the Yakama Indian Reservation. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Sat-Sat Aug 28- Sep 04	Icicle Ridge Trail Tell me more Show Map	Wenatchee River Ranger District	Yes	For many, this is the prime location in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, camping in the Enchantments area is always a pleasure. Icicle Ridge is just a short hike from your camp, and from there you can check out the spectacular surroundings. SPACES REMAINING:10
Join	Sat-Sat Aug 28- Sep 04	East Crater Trail Tell me more Show Map	Mt Adams Ranger District	Yes	Indian Heaven Wilderness is 20,600 acres of broad, rolling country, straddling the crest of the Cascade Range with subalpine meadows and 175 small lakes. Originally known to the Indians as "Sahalee Tyee," the area has been and is culturally important to Native Americans. "Indian Heaven" offers visitors wildlife and panoramic views, as well as wildflowers and huckleberries, in season. The natural scenic beauty of Indian Heaven is enhanced by several interesting volcanic formations such as East Crater and Lake Sahalee-Tyee. Lemei Rock is the highest point in the area, at 5,927 feet, and provides majestic views of the Cascades and Wapiki Lake. Might as well head there on your day off! SPACES REMAINING:1
Join	Fri-Mon Sep 03- Sep 06	Island Lake Access Trail Tell me more Show Map	Snoqualmie Ranger District	Yes	Nestled on the north side of Bandera Mountain is beautiful Island Lake our campsite for this trip. We will access the lake via the Talapus Lake trail. Surrounding lakes include Rainbow, Blazer, Mason, Little Mason and Kulla Kulla, making this area a showcase of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. The work will focus on the realignment of the Island Lake access trail to avoid several boggy areas and enhance resource protection. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Sat-Sat Sep 04- Sep 11	Mazama Camp Tell me more Show Map	Mount Baker Ranger District	Yes	North Cascades on the southern slope of Mount Baker. Popular with climbers and casual hikers, this trail delights you with impressive scenery, big trees and open meadows. We will camped in a gorgeous meadow with a stunning view of Mt Baker from camp. Search around and you should find huckleberries this time of the year. SPACES REMAINING:7
Join	Sat-Sat Sep 04- Sep 11	Billy Goat Trail Tell me more Show Map	Methow Valley Ranger District	Yes	This is about as remote as you get, yet you'll still have all the comforts of a WTA camp. Deep within the Pasayten Wilderness is the Billy Goat trail. We'll work on various projects. The hike out to the old lookout site brings stunning views of Big Craggy, Sherman Peak and north to Remmel. And, perhaps most importantly, it is prime huckleberry season and you'll have ample opportunity to indulge. SPACES REMAINING:5
Join	Thu-Sun Sep 09- Sep 12	Olympic Peninsula BCRT Tell me more Show Map	Olympic Peninsula	Yes	A BCRT on the Olympic Peninsula. Currently, location is still to be determined, thus why we call this a Backcountry Response Team -- we'll respond to the needs of the trail once we know what winter has left in its path. If you trust our good judgment, sign up for this trip now and our crew leaders will let you know the location and other logistics of this trip. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Sat-Sat Sep 11- Sep 18	Thorp Lake Trail Tell me more Show Map	Cle Elum Ranger District	Yes	Berries anyone? Thorpe lake in Mid September should find some spectacular fall colors, warm days and crisp nights and with any luck, a ton of juicy berries for you pancakes. On your day off you can head up to Thorp Mountain Lookout for absolutely jaw dropping views of the surrounding peaks. SPACES REMAINING:9
Join	Wed-Sun Sep 15- Sep 19	Olympic Peninsula BCRT Tell me more Show Map	Olympic Peninsula	No	A BCRT on the Olympic Peninsula. Currently, location is still to be determined, thus why we call this a Backcountry Response Team -- we'll respond to the needs of the trail once we know what winter has left in its path. If you trust our good judgment, sign up for this trip now and our crew leaders will let you know the location and other logistics of this trip. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Join	Sat-Sat Sep 18- Sep 25	Pete Lake Tell me more Show Map	Cle Elum Ranger District	Yes	Alpine Lake Wilderness, west of Salmon La Sac, is always a great place to be in the fall. Pete Lake is a place for reflection and harmony, unless you want to work on trail rehabilitation and structure replacement. On your day off, hike to Spectacle Lake for a swim, or head up to Cathedral Rock to check out the views. SPACES REMAINING:7

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