Want to see what the Soda Mountain Wilderness has to offer for fall colors and fun? Then join us this Saturday, Oct 20 – 21 for an overnight work trip on the Lone Pilot Trail.
Carpools will leave from Ashland at 7:30am on Saturday, and we’ll return by 6pm on Sunday. The camp is about 4-miles hike from the trailhead, and the work site is another couple of miles past that. We’ll be removing a few logs and brushing out about 1200ft of trail.
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| Giant ponderosa pine near work site. |
Volunteers should be in good shape and come prepared with basic gear, including
- weather appropriate clothing,
- backpack,
- warm sleeping bag,
- sturdy boots,
- gloves,
SMC provides transportation arrangements, food, tools, leadership and a fun time.
Weather looks promising, but we would cancel if conditions became dangerous.
The 20,000-acre Soda Mountain Wilderness encompasses a diversity of ecosystems, including oak chaparral that should be on fire with fall colors. The Lone Pilot Trail is a 12-mile connection of closed roads the SMC is converting to trail, and the work site is in the most remote section of it.
Long story short: this trip brings you into the heart of Ashland’s nearest and dearest congressionally designated Wilderness Area.
Email SMC volunteer coordinator Gabe Howe at howegabe(a)gmail.com for details and sign ups!
