Continental Divide Trail Alpine Tunnel to Hancock Lake Trail Reroute
ORGANIZATION: Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
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About the Stewardship Site:
The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST) is intended by legislation to be a continuous single-track trail that is remote and scenic, extending 3,100 miles between Mexico and Canada. The Alpine Tunnel was the first tunnel constructed through the Continental Divide in Colorado, and the town of Hancock was founded as a stop for the rail line. It was tough living at 11,027 feet and the town only lasted a few short years; it was abandoned in 1910 when the Alpine Tunnel closed.
About the Volunteer Experience:
We are excited return to the Alpine Tunnel in 2017 to continue working on the reroute of the iconic CDNST. The main purpose of the Alpine Tunnel to Hancock Lake Trail Reroute is to take the trail off the road and bring it onto a scenic, non-marshy, sustainable trail that preserves the rugged and intimate CDNST experience. Note: This highly technical project is not for the faint of heart and volunteers must be comfortable working, hiking, and camping at high altitude. Those up for the challenge will be rewarded with hot and hearty meals prepared by our volunteer chefs. Of course, every good adventure deserves an incredible campsite...and VOC has definitely got that covered.
About the Overall Impact:
Once complete, volunteers will have rerouted 4.8 miles of the current Alpine Tunnel to Hancock Lake Trail away from the road, to a more scenic and remote route that will improve the user experience. Further, the reroute will ultimately protect vegetation and soil through proper trail location, design and construction; as well as prevent excessive erosion and sedimentation to the hydrological system above Chalk Creek.
NOTE: MINORS ON VOC PROJECTS
All youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older on overnight projects.
More opportunities with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
Location:
600 S. Marion Parkway, Denver, CO 80209, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado is to motivate and enable people to become active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.
Description
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to motivating and enabling people to become active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources. Founded 30 years ago, VOC is a nationally recognized leader in outdoor stewardship volunteerism, having helped more than 100,000 people of all ages get involved in and become inspired to care for Colorado’s outdoors. To view VOC's full listing of volunteer opportunities, please visit our Volunteer Calendar at www.voc.org/volunteer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Continental Divide TrailSalida, CO 81201
DATE POSTED
June 8, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18