DNR would like to thank members of the Rotary Club of Mount Vernon for their work at Walker Valley Area last weekend. On November 6, the Mount Vernon Rotarians (Jim Vanermey, Allen Grenz, Ryan Hanggi and his two sons) installed two ORV trail bollards at the entrance to one of the Walker Valley Off-road Vehicle (ORV) Riding Trials. Bollards help prevent trail and environmental damage by deterring larger vehicles from using trails that are designed for smaller vehicles.
Mount Vernon Rotarians volunteers dug post holes, placed metal pipes in accordance with DNR plan specifications, and mixed cement to place around the pipes to secure them. Volunteers also painted the pipes with reflective yellow safety paint.
Every year volunteers provide thousands of hours of time and effort toward maintaining trails at Walker Valley. Because of these volunteers Walker Valley ORV area has more than 60,000 ORV users annual, and provides motorized and non-motorized riding and hiking opportunities for individuals and families on 36 miles of maintained trails.
Walker Valley is a few miles southeast of Mount Vernon. There are work parties every second Saturday of the month – rain or shine – at this popular ORV area.
Without the help of volunteers to maintain these trails, Walker Valley trailhead would not be able to keep these trails available to the public. Thanks to all the current and yet-to-be volunteers!
Meet at the Walker Valley Trailhead information kiosk at the trailhead at 9 a.m. to find out about the day’s work.
Please bring your own hard hat, shovels, gloves, rain gear, water, lunch, appropriate work clothes and sturdy boots with good ankle support.
For more information, contact: Jim Cahill at 360-856-3500 or jim.cahill@dnr.wa.gov.
Interested in other volunteer opportunities on DNR-managed lands? Visit www.dnr.wa.gov/volunteer. (Follow the link to the volunteer calendar.)
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