Blues Crew Work Party: Lick Creek Trails
1415 W Rose St, Walla Walla, WA 99362, USA
46.059176
-118.36358009999998
Description:
The Blues Crew has worked hard this season to improve major portions of the Lick Creek trail. This work party will attempt to complete the trail improvements to the mid-section of the lower trail. The work area will be reached from the Umatilla River Road near Corporation. There will be a 1.5+ mile hike up to the work area from the trailhead. Note that the work area is in a densely wooded area with shade.
Major brush work
Tread repair
Removal of tree fall and logs
Placement of trail signs
Note:
Pets are not to accompany volunteers on a Blues Crew work party due to work safety concerns.
Exertion Level:
Moderate to difficult
Schedule:
7:30 am – Meet at USFS parking lot on Rose Street in Walla Walla
7:45 am – Depart for Corporation and Lick Creek Trailhead
9:00 am – Arrive Trailhead. Orientation and safety briefing
Noon – Bring your own lunch
3 pm – Work complete. Discussion and beverages at trailhead. Return to Walla Walla.
What to wear: Boots – no sneakers or sandals
Long pants
Long-sleeved shirt
Gloves
Eye protection (glasses, sun glasses)
Ticks can be present: DEET for self, permethrin for clothes
What to bring: Lunch, snacks and water
"Leave No Trace": Please come prepared to pack out your toilet paper in a sealed plastic bag.
Blues Crew Supplied:
Safety gear
First aid kit
Hard hat
Tools
Blues Crew Lead: Greg Brown
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
