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Volunteer Opportunities 2008

How and what does Friends of the Peak do?

Our focus in 2008 will be pared down compared to previous years while we focus our attention on conducting an inventory of the state of Barr Trail and on South Slope Watershed access.

To sign up for a 2008 project, complete the registration form below. We will acknowledge your registration prior to the project.  Then approximately one to two weeks before the project we will send registrants a fact sheet with information such as where to meet, what to bring, and what to expect on the project.

If you have any general projects questions please feel free to contact us.

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2008 Project Volunteer Form

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Spring Hike on Ring the Peak
Join Friends of the Peak, Pikes Peak Sierra Club, CCWC, and Wild Connections for a moderate 6-mile hike with elevation gain of 600 feet on the Ring the Peak Trail at the edge of the proposed Pikes Peak West Wilderness, one of the Wild Ten areas in Colorado. Learn about the Ring the Peak Trail, which will eventually circle Pikes Peak, and some of the conflicts and compromises which are involved in routing a long-distance trail across public and private land.

Fri, May 30 — Spring hike on RTP

Barr Trail Workdays
This year, FOTP will sponsor two workdays to address areas along the trail where work is needed. The location where the work will be done is yet to be determined. Both of these work days will be geared towards making the trail as safe as possible for the Barr Trail Mountain race and the Pikes Peak Ascent/Marathon.

Sat, June 28 — Barr Trail Workday 1
Sat, August 2 — Barr Trail Workday 2

Barr Trail Mountain Race
The Barr Trail Mountain Race donates 50% of its entry fees to Friends of the Peak. It could use volunteers at the finish line area near the Barr Trail trailhead. To volunteer check out www.runpikespeak.com.

Sun, July 13 — Barr Trail Mountain Race

Elk Park Knoll Trail
FOTP will host two Saturday projects to repair the damage to the Elk Park Knoll Trail. This trail has been badly damaged due to previous storm water flow off of the Pikes Peak Highway, and is in need of re-established tread and out flow to ensure water does not accumulate on the trail.

Sat, July 12 — Elk Park Knoll Trail 1
Sat, August 9 — Elk Park Knoll Trail 2

Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon
The Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon make significant yearly donatations to Friends of the Peak. They are always looking for volunterrs. To volunteer check out www.pikespeakmarathon.com.

Sat, August 16 — Pikes Peak Ascent
Sun, August 17 — Pikes Peak Marathon

North Cheyenne Creek Trail (USFS#622, Seven Bridges Trail)
We will continue our maintenance on this historic route to Jones Park. We will repair the trail surface to allow appropriate drainage and prevent further rutting. The US Forest Service will allow volunteers to access the trailhead on the currently closed portion of Gold Camp Road to accomplish this work.

Thur, May 29 — North Cheyenne Creek Trail 1
Thur, June 12 — North Cheyenne Creek Trail 2
Thur, June 26 — North Cheyenne Creek Trail 3
Thur, July 10 — North Cheyenne Creek Trail 4
Thur, July 24 — North Cheyenne Creek Trail 5
Thur, August 7 — North Cheyenne Creek Trail 6
Thur, August 21 — North Cheyenne Creek Trail 7
Thur, September 4 — North Cheyenne Creek Trail 8
Thur, September 18 — North Cheyenne Creek Trail 9

Octoolberfest
After a season of trail work there comes a time to clean, sharpen, and oil the tools and put them up for the winter. This project will be conducted in town at the FOTP tool storage facility.

Sat, September 20 — Octoolberfest

Please use this form to sign up for volunteer opportunities only. If you have general inquires please feel free to contact us anytime via  email.

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