Join the BMLT Blues Crew for a trail work party on West Tiger Creek Trail #3229. Volunteers annually improve the trail to provide access for the community.

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 West Tiger Creek Trail.

BMLT Blues Crew is very excited to return to the Walla Walla Ranger District trails of the Umatilla National Forest as we work on the popular West Tiger Creek #3229, a short out-and-back trail with little elevation gain.

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

Trip Details:

• Volunteer work to accomplish:

  🌲 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.

  🌲BMLT Blues Crew will be using power brushers, hand saws, pruners and other hand tools to clear trail of brush, limbs, and windfall. Minor tread work will require digging and shaping trail.

• What it takes to do this work party:

  • 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

• Trip schedule:

  Volunteers from outside Walla Walla should meet directly at the trailhead.

  
  Walla Walla Region Volunteers:
  Saturday, May 25th:

  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 West Tiger Creek Trail

  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
  
  4:30 p.m. - Return home

• Meeting location:

  Volunteers from outside Walla Walla: Meet directly at the West Tiger 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.)

• What to wear:

  ✅ 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

• What to bring:

  ✅ Lightweight day pack

  ✅ Water bottle - suggest 64 ounces of water

  ✅ Warm clothing for wet/cold weather

  ✅ Lunch & snacks

  ✅ Medications / Personal care items / sunscreens

• Trip notes:

  ⚠️ 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’

• Contact information:

  For more information, contact us at blues-crew@bmlt.org or Barbara Hetrick at 509-301-1372.
  
  Experienced trail leaders Ted Bergstrom will be wearing the orange helmets as our project leader on this work party.
  

  Project Leads:
  Ted Bergstrom (509) 200-9525
  

Presented in partnership with the Umatilla National Forest, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture