Seminar
Basic Trail Maintenance Class - Lord Hill Regional Park
Participants will learn: Saftey on a trail maintenance work party, types of tools used, types of maintenance needed on a trail and the techinques used.
Contacts
- Sat, Feb 18, 2017
- Everett Lookout & Trail Maintenance Committee
- Stewardship
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 3.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 200 ft
- 3 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Place: Lord Hill Regional Park; 12921 150th ST. SE, Snohomish WA 98290
Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Parking: Parking lot
The day will include: Hiking around 1-3 miles, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, digging, chopping. Also standing and/or sitting on the ground for disscusions and breaks.
GOAL OF THE DAY: To have a better understanding of trails and why maintenance is important. Learn and use techniques used to maintain trails.
EXPECTATIONS OF LEADERS: To teach and/or instruct, in a safe manner,the basics of trail maintenance.
EXPECTATIONS OF PARTICIPANTS: Show up on time, be aware of saftey issues, have all the gear required, be prepared for what the day will include.
A STEWARDSHIP WORK PARTY PURPOSE : Be safe, Have fun, Get some work done.
Badges
participants will earn:
Stewardship Credit
Required Equipment
Day pack; Longsleeve work shirt, long pants, sturdy boots and gaiters, gardening type gloves and eye protection; Essentials as for any trip into the back country; Extra colths for the day and after the day; Lunch, snacks and drink.
Provided; Helmets, tools and map.