Columbine Lake Trail Re-Route Aug 13th to 16th

Come for a day or camp overnight and lend a hand in re-routing a half-mile section of the Columbine Lake Trail and restoring meadow habitat.
  • Meet: Wednesday, August 13th 2014

  • Time: 9:0 0am

  • Location: : Junco Lake Trail Head, alternatively if you plan to come for a day or part of the trip you can meet us on the trail at any time during the day.
    To get to the trail head; Just east of Tabernash turn east on CR 83. Follow CR 83 for .4 miles to the fork. Turn left on CR 84, which turns into FSR 129. Follow CR 84 for 10.5 miles and then turn left on the road to the Junco Lake Trail Head.

  • What to Bring: GCWG can have people bring food individually or plan for the group. People need to bring appropriate clothes (long sleeve, long pants, work gloves). Please bring all needed camping gear and supplies if you are planning on staying overnight or multiple nights.
    Forest Service personnel will set a spike camp near the bathrooms on the backside of Meadow Creek Reservoir (Tue Aug. 12th- Fri. Aug 15th) and GCWG are invited and welcome to share the spike camp. If you are coming up after the main group leaves on the morning of the 13th please make sure to bring a hardhat or make arrangements for someone to bring one to the project site for you.

  • Additional Information: Please register for the project with Beth Collins and Jim Magill, if you are planning on staying overnight.

  • USFS: Will provide tools

  • USFS Contact: Miles Miller @ (970) 887-4133

Schedule

  • Wednesday, August 13
    • 9:00 am – Meet at Junco Trailhead
    • 9:05 am – Greetings/Tailgate Safety Meeting
    • 9:30 am – Depart Trailhead for worksite
    • 10:15 am – Begin Work
    • 12:00 pm – Lunch
    • 4:30 pm – Begin hike back to spike camp
    • 6:30 pm – Dinner

  • Thursday, August 14th
    • 8:00 am – Leave spike camp for worksite
    • 12:00 pm – Lunch
    • 12:30 pm – trail work
    • 4:30 pm – Begin hike back to spike camp
    • 6:30 pm – Dinner

  • Friday, August 15th
    • 8:00 am – Leave spike camp for worksite
    • 12:00 pm – Lunch
    • 4:30 pm – Begin hike back to spike camp
    • 6:30 pm – Dinner

  • Saturday, August 16th
    • 8:00 am – Leave spike camp for worksite
    • 12:00 pm – Lunch
    • 2:00 pm – Begin hike back to spike camp
    • 3:00 – After Action Review
    • 3:45 –Break Camp
    • 4:15 –Depart for Home