Dates:
Meeting Date/Time/Location:
Friday, June 27th at 8AM at the trailhead (Optional to camp nearby the night before)
Project Start Date: June 27th
Project End Date: June 29th
Ranger District:
Rocky Mountain Ranger District
Trailhead:
South Fork Sun
Campsite:
South Fork Sun Campground
Miles to camp:
N/A
Hiking Difficulty:
Very Easy: Drive to the trailhead!
Work Difficulty:
Difficult: Using crosscut and hand saws to cut downed trees, and heavy lifting to remove trees from the trail. Round trip hike of 10 miles is possible by the end of the trip.
Project Description
Weekend trip! Get ready for an unforgettable experience as you and your crew take on the challenge of clearing the Deer Creek Trail in the stunning Benchmark area of the Rocky Mountain Front. This beloved trail is cleared annually, offering an accessible day hike for those who want to enjoy the beauty of the wilderness without venturing too deep into its remote corners. As you work together using crosscut saws to clear fallen trees and obstacles, you’ll gain hands-on experience with this classic wilderness tool, making it a perfect introduction to crosscut saw use. After a rewarding day of hard work, you’ll return to the trailhead camp, where a warm meal and great company await, offering the perfect way to relax and reflect on the day’s accomplishments. It’s a perfect blend of physical work, outdoor adventure, and camaraderie that will leave you with a sense of pride and connection to the wild.
Cancellation Policy
It is very important to know that you are expected to commit to the project once you sign up. All of our projects take a lot of time and effort to organize and we want to make sure that we have full trips so that we can complete the project as outlined by our Forest Service partners. Please do not sign up for a trip unless you are committed to doing it.
We do, of course, understand that things happen and circumstances change, so if you must cancel, please do so as soon as possible. Cancellations made less than 45 days before the trip and no-shows will forfeit their project registration deposit as a cancellation fee.
While uncommon, BMWF may find it necessary to cancel a project due to low volunteer sign-ups or safety reasons (i.e. wildfires), but will contact volunteers as soon as possible and typically no later than two weeks before the project start date. For this reason we strongly recommend volunteers purchase trip insurance when making airline reservations or other travel arrangements.
To see how many spots are available click the SIGN UP button below. The second page will tell you when there are fewer than 4 spots remaining on a trip.
We encourage you to join the waitlist if a trip is full – we often have openings for these spots throughout the summer!