Join the BMLT Blues Crew for a trail work party on Lower Lick Creek Trail #3070. This event has been rescheduled from April 6th because of severe spring weather conditions.
Get ready for an outdoor adventure that combines nature, trail stewardship, and the joy of giving back! We're seeking motivated individuals with a love for the outdoors to volunteer for our upcoming trail work party on the Lower Lick Creek Trail.
The BMLT Blues Crew annually partners with the Umatilla National Forest to open up and maintain one of our favorite trails - the Lick Creek Trail #3070. It runs from Corporation Trailhead down in the Umatilla Canyon up to ZigZag Springs at the top. This trail climbs 2050 feet in 4 miles, passing through stands of timber and open areas hosting native grasses. From this trail, one can access Grouse Mountain. We are sure to have some trees down on the trail, so sawyers and volunteers are definitely needed.
Be a part of this exciting volunteer opportunity! We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference. No experience is necessary.
Please note: Cell service is not available in the North Fork Umatilla River Canyon.
Access additional trail information here.
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. -
Tolerance for hard work and backcountry conditions.
No specific trail work experience is necessary—bring a great attitude for working with a team!
BMLT Blues Crew leaders and USFS partners 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
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Volunteers from outside Walla Walla should meet directly at the North Fork Umatilla River at 9:30 am.
Walla Walla Region Volunteers:
Sunday, April 28th:7:30 a.m. Meet at USFS Umatilla Walla Walla Ranger District office on Rose Street, Walla Walla. We will carpool/caravan from there.
7:45 a.m. Depart for Lick Creek Trailhead
9:30 am - Arrive at the trailhead. Orientation, equipment distribution, safety briefing.
10:00 a.m. Begin trail work.
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Bring your own)
3:00 p.m. - Debrief, beverages
5:30 p.m. - Return home -
Volunteers from outside Walla Walla: Meet directly at the Lick 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’re willing to drive, please arrive with a full gas tank. Also, please be prepared to share gas costs with your volunteer driver on the return trip (bring cash.)
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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)
✅ Ticks can be present: bring DEET for self, Permethrin for clothes
✅ Gaiters can be very useful
*** BMLT Blues Crew Supplied: Safety gear, first aid kit, hard hat, tools
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✅ Lightweight day pack
✅ Water bottle - suggest 64 ounces of water
✅ Warm clothing for wet/cold weather
✅ Lunch & snacks
✅ Medications / Personal care items / sunscreens
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⚠️ This is a moderately strenuous work party.
⚠️ Pets are not to accompany volunteers due to work safety concerns.
⚠️ We’re currently following CDC guidelines for all BMLT sponsored events. 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 blues-crew@bmlt.org or Barbara Hetrick at 509-301-1372.
Experienced trail leaders Ted Bergstrom and Eileen Settle will be wearing the orange helmets as our project leaders on this work party.Project Leads:
Ted Bergstrom (509) 200-9525
Eileen Settle (425) 503-8155Sawyer Lead: Lee Zollman
Presented in partnership with the Umatilla National Forest, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
