The Kittitas Chapter is excited to invite you to Trail School!
This course introduces the fundamentals of how trails function on the landscape, how they change over time, and how volunteers help maintain them. Participants will learn how water, soil, and trail design influence trail conditions and how common maintenance practices help keep trails safe, durable, and enjoyable.
This course is designed for all user groups, not just mountain bikes. Trail School is designed to help volunteers become more knowledgeable trail stewards by understanding the “why” behind the work we do on the trail. The course will be a combination of classroom and field time performing work.
Location:
Classroom: Swauk Teanaway Grange, 1361 Ballard Rd W, Cle Elum, WA 98922 (there is plenty of parking here!)
Field: Teanaway Community Forest: We willl decide the week of the event which trail to will use for field work. Registered participants will receive notice the week of the event which trail will be used for field work.
Schedule (please plan to arrive a few minutes early so we can begin on time):
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9am - sign in, introductions, plan for the day
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9:30am - Begin classroom slideshow presentation
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12:00 - Lunch
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1:00 - Meet at trailhead talk safety and work plan
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3:30pm - Gather up tools and hike out
What to bring and wear:
- Wear layers of clothing appropriate for the weather. We work in the rain! Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for muddy, uneven surfaces.
- We will provide coffee and donuts for the morning class session. You should bring a lunch and any snacks/drinks you want during the day.
- Gloves
- We will provide trail tools