Tuesday Nov. 17 Oyster Dome Trail Maintenance

SWAG is partnering with Pacific Northwest Trail Association (PNTA) for another trail maintenance event, finishing an old turnpike rebuild on the Oyster Dome trail started earlier (see photo).

We'll be starting from the Samish Overlook parking lot and hiking about 1 mile to the spot where the trail was damaged recently. From PNTA:
We will be rebuilding a structure on the Oyster Dome Trail. On 11/3, we started removing and rebuilding an old turnpike, an elevated structure that keeps the trail off of wet/muddy bases. On this work day, we will finish up the turnpike project: this includes potential rock work to shore up the foundation of the structure, carrying in mineral soil to fill in the structure, and/or using our trail tools to ensure the soil is level and compact for hiking on.

No experience is necessary and PNTA will provide all tools and safety equipment, you just have to show up and have fun. For this event, we'll be using larger tools (Pulaskis, MacLeods, shovels, etc.), digging up and moving large and small rocks, and moving dirt. Don't let this scare you, there's a job for everyone, no matter your strength or experience.

To sign up, you must go to the PNTA website and fill out their registration form. When you've done that, come back here and sign up with SWAG.

NOTES:

WA State Discovery pass is required.
There are bathrooms available at the trailhead.
Sorry, dogs are not welcome since we'll be working on the trail.

Housekeeping:

We will cancel for high winds or heavy monsoon rains but we will hike otherwise.
You must sign-up and be on the “Going” list to participate.
If you sign-up for this event, out of respect for the group and those on the wait list please make every effort to attend.
Please practice leave-no-trace.

Disclaimer: We are not professional hiking guides or medical professionals. We are volunteers. You alone are 100% responsible for your own comfort and safety. By attending this hike you agree to these terms and do not hold hike organizer(s) liable for injuries and/or medical issues during or after this event.