Join the BMLT Blues Crew for a trail work party on Buck Creek Trail #3073.
Get ready for an outdoor adventure that combines nature, trail stewardship, and the joy of giving back! The BMLT Blues Crew partners with the Umatilla National Forest to open up many of our favorite trails, including Buck Creek Trail #3073.
The trail runs along Buck Creek, just upstream from its confluence with the south fork of the Umatilla River for 3 ½ miles, where it eventually crosses the creek and meets up with the lower Lake Creek trail. It is very scenic, with areas of moderately dense forest as well as open grassy areas, steep side slopes, and rocky outcrops. During this work party, volunteers will focus on repairing and updating the trail conditions after the winter season.
This is a multi-day work party, and volunteers are welcome to join us for one day or both days. Please designate which days you plan to come when reserving tickets on Eventbrite. Be a part of this exciting volunteer opportunity! We’ll have fun, work hard and make a difference. No experience is necessary.
Cell service is not available along Buck Creek, please plan accordingly.
Check out more information about the trail here.
Questions? Get in touch with us at bmlt@bmlt.org.
Trip Details:
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🌲 Repairing and updating the trail conditions after a winter season.
🌲Brushing and trail tread repair.
🌲Certified Sawyers are needed to guide volunteers in removing any obstructing logs and trees.
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🌲 Tolerance for hard work and backcountry conditions.
🌲 No specific trail work experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team!
🌲 Blues Crew leaders will provide training and tools as needed.
🌲 Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours.
🌲Recommended for ages 18 and older; under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed.
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Volunteers from outside Walla Walla should meet directly at the Buck Creek Trailhead.
Walla Walla area volunteers: Meet at USFS Umatilla Walla Walla Ranger District office on Rose Street in Walla Walla at 7:30 am. We will carpool/caravan from there.
If you are willing to drive, please arrive with a full gas tank. Please be prepared to share gas costs with your volunteer driver on the return trip (bring cash.)
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Saturday, April 18, 2026 and April 19, 2026
7:30 am: Walla Walla based volunteers can meet at USFS Umatilla Walla Walla Ranger District office on Rose Street, Walla Walla. We will carpool/caravan from there.
7:45 am: Depart for Buck Creek Trailhead.
9:30 am: Arrive at trail head. Orientation, equipment distribution, and safety briefing.
10:00 am: Begin trail work!
12:00 pm: Break for lunch (bring your own lunch)
12:45 pm: Back to trail work!
3:30 pm: Debrief/planning next steps, beverages, return tools.
5:30 pm: Return home
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✅ Boots – no sneakers or sandals during work hours
✅ Long pants and long-sleeved shirt
✅ Rain gear/layers for warmth
✅ Work gloves and eye protection (glasses, sunglasses)
✅ Gaiter
✅ Ticks can be present: bring DEET for self, Permethrin for clothes
*** BMLT Blues Crew Supplied: Safety gear, first aid kit, hard hat, tools
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✅ Light weight day pack
✅ Lunch and snacks
✅ Water bottle - suggest 64 ounces of water
✅ Personal care items
Blues Crew practices Leave No Trace™ principles -- please bring what you need to comply.
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⚠️ Cell service is not available along Buck Creek, please plan accordingly.
⚠️Pets are not to accompany volunteers due to work safety concerns.
⚠️ The liability waiver will be available to sign after reserving tickets through Eventbrite. If you are under 18, please have a parent or guardian fill out the liability waiver and email to bmlt@bmlt.org or print and bring with you to the work party!⚠️ Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
⚠️ BMLT Blues Crew practices Leave No Trace™ principles.⚠️ Is this your first volunteer trail work party? Check out this short video on ‘What to Expect and How to Stay Safe’
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For more information, contact us at bmlt@bmlt.org or call 509-525-3136.
Presented in partnership with the United States Forest Service.
