This four-day backpacking project provides you with the opportunity to work as part of a small group of volunteers performing valuable trail maintenance and restoration work in one of Colorado’s most scenic Wilderness areas. On day one, you’ll meet up at the Maroon Lake trailhead and backpack about 3 miles before setting up a backcountry camp near timberline beneath North Maroon Peak. On days two and three, you’ll construct trail features (rock check steps, retaining walls, etc.) to build a section of the ascent trail near Minnehaha Creek to prevent soil erosion into the creek. Return to camp each evening to enjoy the spectacular views of Pyramid Peak and the camaraderie of your crewmates. You’ll pack up camp and hike out on day four.

When: Thursday, August 21 through Sunday, August 24
Project type: Overnight backpacking, trail maintenance
Food: CFI will provide all food from lunch on Thursday through lunch on Sunday.
What to bring: CFI will provide a full packing list of necessary equipment, including your own backpacking gear (backpack, tent, sleeping bag, etc.).
What not to bring: CFI will provide all trail tools necessary for the project and all cooking/kitchen equipment.
Registration: Click here to register for the North Maroon Peak project.