The West Sound Chapter is excited to invite you to Trail School!
This course introduces the fundamentals of how trails function on the landscape, how they change over time, and how volunteers help maintain them. Participants will learn how water, soil, and trail design influence trail conditions and how common maintenance practices help keep trails safe, durable, and enjoyable.
This course is designed for all user groups, not just mountain bikes. Trail School is designed to help volunteers become more knowledgeable trail stewards by understanding the “why” behind the work we do on the trail. The course will be a combination of classroom and field time performing work.
Pizza will be provided by Evergreen for lunch
Location:
Classroom: Park in front of the red barn at this location, to get there turn onto NE Waterview Way off of NE State Highway 104. Classroom will be in the barn.
Field portion: The blue shipping container near the Top Gun zone here
Schedule (please plan to arrive a few minutes early so we can begin on time):
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9am - sign in, introductions, plan for the day
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9:30am - Begin classroom slideshow presentation
- 11:30-12:00ish Head to worksite
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12:30 - Lunch
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1:00 - talk safety and work plan
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1:30 - trail walk and talk and begin work
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3:00-4:00 - Gather up tools and hike out (Time depending on work and weather)
What to bring and wear:
- Wear layers of clothing appropriate for the weather. We work in the rain! Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for muddy, uneven surfaces.
- We will provide lunch. You should bring any snacks/drinks you want during the day.
- Gloves
- We will provide trail tools