5,500 Volunteer Hours Donated
Project Zones: Gifford Pinchot National Forest: Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams and Cowlitz Valley Ranger Districts. Continued Rehabilitation of the Green River Complex, Strawberry Mountain Complex, and portions of The Dark Divide
Project MAP: https://caltopo.com/m/AC88
Common Ground
The 3 part Series was created this year.
Words from Backcountry Horsemen of Washington
“To speak of last summer's Green River Project. Nick I work with all sorts of different folks on many different projects. The Green River Project was without a doubt one of those projects that stuck with me as a highlight of my summer. As a past moto head and mountain biker this project brought me back to my start. I loved the group of folks that we were working with! We shared a common interest and goal for our time together. As an equine user today, I fear being replaced and at the same time recognize the loss would come at cost that our trail system cannot afford. I think or want to believe the folks I was working with recognize our abilities and share in the common concern, we must work together were mutually beneficial for both parties. I look forward to future projects together and have some areas I want to share with you and your team.” - Jason Ridlon, President, Backcountry Horsemen of Washinton
Words from Washington Trails Association
"Our impact is stronger when we effectively collaborate with other user groups to care for trails. WTA works with a variety of partners to advance our common interests including restoring trails we have, planning for new trails and advocating for policies to sustain the incredible trail network we all share. The Gifford Pinchot has some incredible trails, but also a lot of old-school legacy trails that are difficult to maintain. It's going to take everyone pooling their creativity, energy and enthusiasm to make sure our children's children will share the magical trail experiences that the GP has to offer. Linking up with other groups like Trans-Cascadia, Evergreen and the BCHW to restore what we have is a great place to start on that journey." - Ryan Ojerio, SW Washington Regional Manager
