Volunteers sought for trail work in Hurricane Ridge area
Published 12:01 am Friday, September 12, 2014
OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Volunteers are sought to help the Olympic National Park crew repair and improve trails in the Hurricane Ridge area this month.
They will work on the Grand Valley, Klahhane Ridge, Switchback, Elk Mountain and Badger Valley trails.
State park fund
The work is funded by a $50,000 grant from the state National Park Fund.
“September is a beautiful month in the Olympic National Park high country,” said Park Superintendent Sarah Creachbaum.
“We invite interested people to consider volunteering their time and efforts to upgrade the Hurricane Ridge area trails.”
Work will focus on improving the trails’ walking surfaces and drainage features, and will involve digging and some physical exertion.
Some revegetation work in the Hurricane Hill area also is planned.
The recently completed rebuilt Madison Falls Trail also was funded through the National Park Fund.
Potential volunteers for the Hurricane Ridge trails can phone Larry Lack, trails foreman, at 360-565-3178 for more information.
