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Eklutna Lakeside Trail Bike Brushing Take 3

Sat, Sep 17

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Eklutna Lake

Volunteers will bike out to help clear brush on this stunning trail along the shores of this beautiful lake.

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Eklutna Lakeside Trail Bike Brushing Take 3
Eklutna Lakeside Trail Bike Brushing Take 3

Time & Location

Sep 17, 2022, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM AKDT

Eklutna Lake, Eklutna Lake, Anchorage, AK, USA

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About the event

Work on the Eklutna Lakeside Trail will include brushing of alders and other growth along the trail (non-motorized trail). Volunteers will bike in approximately 5 miles before beginning work and will need to have a bike helmet, bike lock, and a pack to carry all their gear for the day in addition to a set of loppers and a folding hand saw - both of which Alaska Trails will provide. A BBQ will follow the event for all volunteers, provided by Lifetime Adventures at Eklutna Lake. Volunteers who attend will also receive a coupon for $5 off any food or drink at The Loft at Midnight Sun Brewing Co!

HIKING / BIKING INFO :

Volunteers will bike in approximately 5 miles (each way) on the Eklutna Lakeside Trail (and possibly more) to begin brushing. Easy difficulty for hiking. Work will end in time to get back to trailhead at 4pm. 

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY:

Saturday September 20th

TIME – 9am – 4pm

WHAT IT TAKES:

Work will be strenuous at times and volunteers must come prepared with food and water for the day. We will not return to the trailhead for lunch. Volunteers MUST be prepared with appropriate attire (including sturdy boots, work gloves, eye protection) and safety gear.

WHAT TO WEAR:

Long Pants (you may stain them with dirt)

Long Sleeves

Sturdy Work Boots (NOT sneakers)

WHAT TO BRING:

Bike, bike helmet and bike lock

Food (lunch and snack)

Water bottles for a whole day on the trail (recommend 1 gallon)

Work Gear:

o Work Gloves

o Rain Gear, Warm layers, bug spray, sunscreen

o Eye Protection (sunglasses)

o Bear spray

o Backpack (lunch, food, water for the day)

Alaska Trails will provide hand tools:

- Loppers, folding hand saws, pruning shears, PPE (hardhats, eye pro, gloves)

WHAT NOT TO BRING:

Dogs

Children

Firearms (not a substitute for bear spray at volunteer events)

DIRECTIONS/ADDRESS/NAME OF TRAILHEAD:

Volunteers will meet at the Eklutna Lake parking lot at 9am. After introductions, discussing the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and gathering tools, we will begin biking from the trailhead to where we will begin brushing.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/alaska/eklutna-lakeside-trail

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