What would the CT be without our Adopters? The answer is that the CT would be in sorry condition without the hard working, dedicated volunteers involved in our Adopt-A-Trail program. Their energetic efforts are key to keeping the Trail in good shape. CTF Adopters each take responsibility for a particular section of The Colorado Trail, […]
Weekend Crew 0107 – Kenosha Pass Trail Crew WE1, June 8-10, 2007 By Kyle Brooksher, Crew Co-Leader In coordination with Greenwood Community Church, The Colorado Trail Foundation ran a Father-Son Crew on Kenosha Pass from June 8th to the 10th. This weekend crew was aimed at profiting both the church and the Foundation by providing […]
In 2007, 602 volunteers contributed 22,250 hours, the equivalent of $438,130 of labor, caring for The Colorado Trail. Adopt-A-Trail Accomplishments 56 Adopters reported 142 Adopter Helpers were recruited 359 fallen trees removed 241 water diversions cleaned Trail Crew Accomplishments 13 weeklong and 6 weekend crews 21,727 feet of new trail constructed 29,130 feet of tread […]
The Adopt-A-Trail program in the 2007 Trail season was a tremendous success. The Volunteer Adopters visited their adopted sections and worked on maintaining The Colorado Trail. They removed fallen trees blocking the Trail and refurbished the water drains to limit Trail erosion. Altogether, this was a giant effort with some 142 people laboring over 2,000 […]
Weekend Crew 030 – Kenosha Pass Crew Leader: Bill Manning Colorado Trail tread photoWe improved The Colorado Trail and we had fun. Weekend Crew number 3 did great atop Kenosha Pass. Our team installed dozens of water bars that will help sustain the trail, improved the signage and began work on a short reroute to […]
Adopt-A-Trail Accomplishments 56 Adopters reported 356 fallen trees removed 241 water diversions cleaned Trail Crew Accomplishments 16 weeklong and 5 weekend crews 15,860 feet of new trail constructed 4 miles of tread improved and maintained A spectacular 17-mile non-motorized reroute on Cataract Ridge under construction 2 major bridges and 304 water diversions built 57 rock […]