Volunteer

Volunteering is a vital component of our organization. Volunteers make it possible for us to achieve more work with our limited field staff, and volunteer hours help to pay off grants with matching funds for hours worked. Volunteering your time to work on a trail will give you an empowering sense of respect and ownership for the trail, and you will be reminded of that experience every time you use it. 

For volunteer opportunities please check our volunteer and event calendar, or view our social media feed on our Home Page. To RSVPplease email Madeline Logowitz (mlogowitz@grandcountyutah.net). Link to email.


Summer Work Parties! In the La Sal Mountains - July 7 and August 12th.

July 7, 8, 9th, - Camp, Work, Ride, Grill, Camp, Ride!! 

Trail Mix and GCATT are joining forces to host two work party campouts in the La Sal Mountains this Summer. The first work party will be on July 7th and work will be focused on brushing and tread work on lower Hazard County trail. Join us after the workday for an evening shuttle lap on Hazard County provided by Moab Cyclery, followed by grilling and camping at the Mason Draw Campground.

* Riding not required, you can also go on a nice hike or just enjoy the view! 

Weekend Schedule 

Friday

Friday night camping will be available at the Mason Draw Campground for anyone who wants to camp out prior to the workday. Join Colin Topper, the Chair of the Trail Mix Committee in a smores making workshop and spooky campfire stories.  

Saturday - The big workday!

- 9am - Meet near the bottom of the Hazard County trail at the Castle Valley Overlook / Kokopelli drop off point on the La Sal Loop Road 

- 9am - 4 pm Trail work!  Crews will split up and work on cutting back vegetation, tread work and whatever else we find. Please bring clothing appropriate for trail work (closed toe shoes and pants required) and food and water for the day. 

- 5 pm shuttle provided for volunteers from the Mason Draw Campground to the top of Hazard County trail for a shuttle lap to enjoy the fruits of your labor! 

- 6pm Dinner and camping! At the Mason Draw Campground Pete from Moab Cyclery will be grilling, and Trail Mix will provide chips and beverages. 

Sunday

GCATT will provide a light cold breakfast (cereal, milk, yogurt, berries) 

9am Group ride!  Shuttle will be provided from the Mason Draw Campground for a group ride on Moonlight Meadows to Hazard County. 


Lastly, please RSVP.

Between camping, crew leaders needed, shuttles and food there's a lot of planning for this event and we don't know if you're coming if you don't tell us. So please even if you're thinking of coming, let us know.

Please RSVP to Esmiley@grandcountyutah.net


Second Summer Work Party - August 12, 13th work and camp locations TBD.




**On Hold until the fall**

Maintenance Mondays - The first Monday of each month. 

Coming back for the fall, Maintenance Mondays will start again in September. 

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Maintenance Mondays - The first Monday of each month. 

Join us and the Moab Trail Mix Commitee on the first Monday of every month for a fun packed few hours of trail work! Times and locations change thru the seasons so please check out our Facebook, or Instagram accounts for more information. 

Don't have social media? Check in on the Facebook feed on our Home page. 


Volunteering in the Age of COVID-19

Due to COVID-19, we have new protocols in place to safeguard our crew members and our volunteers.


Please, if you have had any symptoms related to COVID-19 during the last 14 days, do not volunteer at this time.


What To Bring & Wear for Volunteering

Our trail projects involve hiking, lifting rocks and logs, and using hand tools to dig, move, and sculpt soil. Be prepared to get dirty! Volunteers are welcome to help for either a half day or full day.

What To Wear

  • Work gloves
  • Close-toed shoes that are comfortable for hiking
  • Long pants
  • T-shirt or long-sleeve shirt
  • Jackets and layers for changing weather conditions. Temperatures and wind change quickly, and the desert can be cold.
  • Sun protection (hat, sun glasses, sun screen)

What To Bring

  • Day pack
  • 3 Liters (or more) of water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch (if necessary)

Learn

Grand County Trails is committed to educating volunteers about stewardship in the desert environment. Please visit our Education page to learn more.

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