Volunteer Opportunities: ORV work parties in Western Washington coming up this weekend and next

Volunteers doing trailwork in Jones Creek.

Volunteers help improve trails in the Jones Creek motorized trail system at a work party earlier this year. Photo: DNR

Do you like to ride off road on DNR-managed lands? Are you interested in helping improve and maintain these areas?

Over the next couple of weeks, DNR and partners are sponsoring work parties in western Washington. Maybe one of them is in your favorite riding place. Here’s the lowdown:

What: Jones Creek ORV Trailhead Trail Repair
When: Saturday, January 28 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Meeting place: Jones Creek Trailhead (Directions)
Details: Join volunteers from the Jones Creek Trailriders Association (JCTRA) to help harden and re-contour OHV trail surfaces, create and repair water bars and drip drains, clear brush, haul and position gravel and blocks. Bring work gloves, water, lunch and dress appropriately.
Contact: Laura Friese, 360-751-1334

What: Capitol State Forest ORV Work Party – Mount Molly Porter #3 Trail
When: Saturday, January 28 – Sunday, January 29 | Starts at 9 a.m. Saturday and ends at 1 p.m. Sunday
Meeting place: Tacoma Trail Cruisers property | 9201 Sherman Valley Rd., Olympia (Map)
Details: Join volunteers from the Tacoma Trail Cruisers to help drain puddles and clear out clogged culverts on the Mount Molly Porter #3 trail around Larch Mountain. Bring shovels, grub hoes, and work gloves. Dress appropriately for the weather.
Contact: Nick Cronquist, 360-480-2700

What: Bradley Trails Trail Maintenance Work Party
When: February 4 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Meeting place: Bradley Hills Trailhead (Directions)
Details: Join volunteers from Dirt Church ATV to reshape a section of trail between the two bridges and do some trail hardening with rock  around MP 2. Bring lunch, water, rain gear and gloves. 
Contact: Nick Cronquist, 360-480-2700

All of these work parties are eligible for a voucher towards a complimentary Discover Pass.

For more volunteer opportunities, check out our volunteer calendar

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