Overview
Blues Crew is very excited to return to the trails of the Walla Walla Ranger District of the Umatilla National Forest. Lick Creek Trail is one of two linked trails within the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness that share a common trailhead at Zig Zag Springs (at the terminus of McDougal Camp Road). This work party will concentrate on tree fall removal and tread repair. Volunteers will hike 3-5 miles.
Check out this trail here:
Lick Creek https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7056675/lick-creek-trail-3070
PLEASE NOTE** This work will be done in the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness, wilderness restrictions apply. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5428929
We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.
COVID precautions require that volunteers self-certify on the day of the event that they are well, provide and wear a cloth mask during the group safety briefing, provide their own transportation to and from the work site, and follow other health and safety practices as outlined during the pre-event safety briefing.
Work to accomplish
Blues Crew will be using hand saws, pruners and other hand tools to clear trail of brush, limbs, and windfall. Tread work will require digging and shaping trail.
Note
Pets are not to accompany volunteers on a Blues Crew work party due to work safety concerns.
The USFS Walla Walla Ranger District has asked Blues Crew to limit our work party to only 5 volunteers in 2 work teams at this time, so if you find you are unable to participate, please call the listed Crew Leader to allow for a substitute to take your reserved place.
Planning Information - Get ready for a great day outside!
Exertion Level: Moderate due to downed timber and heavy brush.
Schedule:
8:00 am – Meet at USFS parking lot 1415 West Rose Street in Walla Walla for Orientation & Safety Briefing
8:15 am – Depart for Lick Creek Trailhead
9:00 am – Arrive at worksite
Noon – Bring your own lunch.
4 pm – Work complete. Return to Walla Walla.
What to wear: You cannot participate if you do not dress appropriately
Boots – no sneakers or sandals
Long pants
Long-sleeved shirt
Gloves
Eye protection (glasses, sun glasses)
Gaiters (recommended)
Ticks can be present: DEET or Picaridin for self, permethrin for clothes
A hard hat will be provided by BMLT. For safety reasons, shorts and sneakers are not allowed.
What to bring:
A cloth face mask to wear during group meeting
Lunch and snacks
Water bottle(s) - no potable water is available at this work site, it is recommended that volunteers carry 2 liters of water if temperatures exceed 80 degrees.
Rain jacket and pants
A pack to carry your personal gear
A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!
Firearms and weapons are not allowed.
Blues Crew Supplied:
Safety gear
First aid kit
Hard hat
Tools
Blues Crew Lead(s): Greg Brown, 509-386-7864 Barbara Hetrick, 509-301-1372
What it Takes to Do This Work Party:
No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! Blues Crew leadership will provide training and tools as needed.
Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 7 hours on uneven terrain.
Recommended for ages 18 and older due to COVID precautions.