Join RMFI and the Pikes Peak Climbers Alliance in stewarding the climbing access trails at Shelf Road for National Public Lands Day!

Work with us in the area on the Bank and 2150 Wall for a fabulous day of trail maintenance, community, and camping! Sunday will feature a climbing clinic with details to be announced!

This is a community stewardship opportunity that welcomes volunteers from all backgrounds and communities.

Meeting location:

Please park and meet RMFI staff at The Bank Campground lot. We ask that volunteers carpool to the greatest extent possible. Driving directions and further information to registrants; please use the map link provided to ensure you are navigating to the correct location. 

Shelf Road - Bank Campground Parking Map Link

Activity:
For our Shelf Road Trail Work Volunteer Day on National Public Lands Day, we will focus on rock work projects and trail tread maintenance near the Bank and 2150 Wall. Project tasks may include decompacting hardened soils, moving, shaping, and working with rock to build trail structures, and using tools to maintain trail tread, at the direction of RMFI staff. This is moderately strenuous to strenuous work using tools in the outdoors. Be prepared for a rewarding day of trail work! If you have concerns about accessibility on this stewardship day, please reach out to us.

Camping:

Camping is available free of charge with RMFI at the group campsites at the Sand Gulch Campground. Camping spaces each evening are limited to 36 people. Camping will be available Friday night 9/25 and/or Saturday 9/26 esically if you're staying for the climbing clinic on Sunday. You can choose to camp one evening or both.

Minors must be camping with a parent or guardian, 

Camping registration is SEPARATE from your registration for the volunteer day. A link to register for camping will be provided in your registration confirmation email. 

How to be prepared and what to expect on a volunteer day:

A hike to the work site from the trailhead with tools.

• For this project, we have a few different work sites; please expect hikes between 5-20 minutes away from the Bank lot. 

What to wear:

• Wear long pants and sturdy shoes (NO open-toed shoes, Crocs or shorts)
• Work gloves - a pair to borrow will be provided if you do not have your own
• Eye protection (work eyewear, sunglasses or RX glasses) 
• Weather-appropriate clothing (e.g., rain jacket, layers, etc.)

What to pack for the volunteer day - further instructions for camping will be provided to those registering for overnight accommodations:

• Backpack to carry your water and personal belongings - you will need free hands while hiking to and from the worksite for tools. 
• Water bottle(s) or hydration system with plenty of water (2+ liters) - please pack enough water to last for 6 hours working outside and through lunch
• Sack lunch and snacks - we will break for lunch during our workday - RMFI will provide a small snack. Please note we may not be able to accommodate all allergies or dietary needs.
  • RMFI will be providing cold drinks and heavy snacks at the trailhead after our workday, 
• Sunscreen
• Any other personal needs e.g. medication, hat, extra snacks, electrolytes, etc.

RMFI will provide all the needed tools for this volunteer day.