Falls Creek Trail

We will be helping brush this trail to clear away alder and other shrubs and trees. Volunteers will be using loppers and handsaws to remove the brush from the trail corridor. All cut debris must be dragged off trail out of sight with the “white eyes” (cut ends) facing away from the trail. All cuts must be made either at the base or joint of a branch. Clear the corridor approximately 1 pulaski length from the edge of the trail (use best judgment). Care will need to be taken to identify areas where the debris can be taken as some areas will not allow due to steepness. A couple of drainage issues will also be addressed and tread may be reestablished.  The vast majority of the work is between 0.25 miles and 1.5 miles into the trail.  

HIKING INFO (how long will the hike into the project site be, and what sort of terrain):

This is a moderate to strenuous hike with significant elevation gain. Hiking distance could be up to 4 miles throughout the day. 

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY OR WEEKEND:

Saturday, June 17, 2023

10:00AM – 4:00PM

Meet at the Falls Creek Trailhead by 9:45 am, review safety documents and project overview, and gather tools for the project. Volunteers will be back to the trailhead by 4:00 pm.

WHAT IT TAKES (any sort of previous experience or physical ability, age restrictions, etc):

The hike may be strenuous. Volunteers should be able to hike in steep, uneven terrain and have a good attitude. Work may be strenuous at times and volunteers must come prepared with food and water for the day. We will take frequent breaks and have time for lunch. Volunteers MUST be prepared with appropriate attire (including sturdy footwear/boots and long pants). Please bring work gloves and eye protection but Alaska Trails will provide those if you do not have them.

WHAT TO WEAR:

Long Pants (you may stain them with dirt)

Long Sleeves

Sturdy Work Boots

WHAT TO BRING:

Food (lunch and snack)

Water bottles for a whole day on the trail

Work Gear:

o Work Gloves

o Rain Gear, Warm layers, bug spray, sunscreen

o Eye Protection (sunglasses)

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

Alaska Trails will provide hand tools:

- Hand tools, hardhats and other PPE

WHAT NOT TO BRING:

Dogs

Children

Drugs

Firearms

DIRECTIONS/ADDRESS/NAME OF TRAILHEAD:

Volunteers will meet at the Falls Creek Trailhead of Chugach State Park on Seward Highway. Parking is limited, so consider carpooling if possible.