Location: Spanish Lake, CA
Strenuous. 4.7 miles with 2000′ gain
Backpacking with pack support.
This is a high elevation project: 8,500+ ft.
Spend a week in the John Muir Wilderness completing trail work on the Spanish Lake Loop Trail on the Sierra National Forest!
Service Project Details
Prepare yourself for a great week of classic trail work in the Sierra National Forest. After a strenuous pack-supported hike in of 4.7 miles (2000′ gain), our group will set up base camp at Spanish Lake. We’ll spend the week clearing trails using hand tools, crosscut saws, and trail tread repair using shovels, pulaskis, and McLeods. The scenery will be stunning and the work will be meaningful!
Project Leaders: Aidalicia Swertfeger and Cathy Bricker
Check out the photo gallery from our past projects in Sierra National Forest.
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Itinerary:
Saturday, August 24th. The Volunteer group meets in the afternoon at a time/place TBD. The group will go through check-in, introductions, orientation, and assist in gear organization for the pack team if necessary.
Sunday, August 25th. The group will hike into basecamp and will help set up camp in preparation for the work week ahead.
Monday, August 26th. Workday.
Tuesday, August 27th. Workday.
Wednesday, August 28th. Day off.
Thursday, August 29th. Workday.
Friday, August 30th. Workday.
Saturday, August 31st. Break down camp, hike out, goodbyes, and depart.
Nearest Cities
Shaver Lake, CA
Fresno, CA
Nearest Airports
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) – ~81 miles away
Meadows Field/Bakersfield Airport (BFL) – ~187 miles away
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) – ~243 miles away
Free Time Details
Hiking, swimming, fishing at nearby lakes, hiking to the top of Spanish Mountain, observing wildlife, photography, relaxation, etc.
Accommodations
Backpacking with pack support.
Difficulty
Strenuous. 4.7 mi backpack in with 2000' gain.
Task Details
Bending, cutting, hauling, swinging, digging, throwing, pushing, lifting, etc.
Equipment List
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