Volunteers from all corners of the U.S. are experiencing and exploring the PCT. These travelers, along with neighbors from your own local community, are volunteer vacationing together this year on the Trail. The PCT has ignited a passion and desire in many to spend the season basking in the West Coast beauty while helping to maintain a national treasure.
If you're still looking for a unique vacation opportunity there is still time to sign up for a PCT Volunteer Vacation. The projects below still have openings.
To see more PCT Volunteer Vacations check out the PCTA website. I would also be more than happy to provide you with vacation recommendations. Please feel free to give me a call at (916) 285-1838 or email me at mhoeh@pcta.org
May you have a glorious and happy end of summer!
Merrit Hoeh
Volunteer Programs Assistant
Little Jimmy
Volunteers will be able to enjoy doing a bit of everything on the PCT as they join the Student Conservation Association for this project. Tread work, deberming, erosion prevention structures, and water diversion projects will need to be done. The crew will camp at the Little Jimmy Campground, a frontcountry camp. 5 positions available.
When: Sept 22-October 1
Where: Angeles National Forest, near Wrightwood, CA
Daily hike to the worksite: 1-3 miles
Range of difficulty: Advanced due to significant elevation changes an/or physically demanding work activities.
To register: Contact Merrit Hoeh at mhoeh@pcta.org or at (916) 285-1838
Robin Bird Spring
Volunteers will join the Northwest Service Acadamy as they remove trees blocking the trail and conduct tread and drainage maintenance. There is the potential for rock and timber construction. The crew will car camp near Robin Bird Spring. 4 positions available.
When: Sept 30-Oct 5 (Weekend opportunity available Oct 1-3)
Where: Sequoia National Forest, near Tehachapi, CA
Daily hike to the worksite: 0.5-3 miles
Range of difficulty: Advanced due to significant elevation changes an/or physically demanding work activities.
To register: Contact Merrit Hoeh at mhoeh@pcta.org or at (916) 285-1838
Gobbler's Knob
This will be a great opportunity to join two Student Conservation Association crews as they do a large project cutting tread and fixing drainage issues. Brushing will also be done on these high mountains overlooking San Bernardino. The crew will car camp at a dispersed camp location. 10 positions available.
When: October 11-20 (Weekend opportunity available Oct. 15-17)
Where: San Bernardino National Forest, near San Bernardino, CA
Daily hike to the worksite: 1-4 miles
Range of difficulty: Beginner to intermediate due to limited changes in elevation and/or lightly demanding physical work activities.
To register: Contact Merrit Hoeh at mhoeh@pcta.org or at (916) 285-1838
Devil's Hole
This will be an opportunity to build several retaining structures to stabilize the PCT on a canyon slope. Volunteers will join the Student Conservation Association in this beautiful deep creek canyon surrounded by oak groves. The crew will car camp at Whitewater, a front country camp. 10 positions available.
When: October 25-29
Where: San Bernardino National Forest, near Lake Arrowhead, CA
Daily hike to the worksite: 1-3 miles
Range of difficulty: Intermediate due to moderate elevation changes and moderately demanding physical work activities.
To register: Contact Merrit Hoeh at mhoeh@pcta.org or at (916) 285-1838
Whitewater Preserve
In this beautiful whitewater canyon, the PCT meanders along a creek bed and through meadows as it rises out toward Cottonwood Pass. At this location the switchbacks need to be retreaded. Check dams will also need to be placed as the PCT heads toward the mesa. Volunteers will join the Student Conservation Association conduct trail work on this unique project and cap camp at a nearby location. 5 positions available.
When: November 1-6
Where: BLM at Palm Springs, CA
Daily hike to the worksite: 1-3 miles
Range of difficulty: Intermediate due to moderate elevation changes and moderately demanding physical work activities.
To register: Contact Merrit Hoeh at mhoeh@pcta.org or at (916) 285-1838
It's not too late to sign up for a 2011 PCT Volunteer Vacation!
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This page was last updated: February 11, 2011
