Volunteer Event - Riverside - Install Trail Signage

When: Friday, October 10th: 9AM-2PM

Where: Carlson Trailhead – Riverside State Park Carlson Road Trailhead, Nine Mile Falls, WA

99026 47.772202, -117.552498  

Overview: Riverside State Park consists of 9,194 acres along the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers. Recreational opportunities include mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, boating and more!

Project Description: The Deep Creek Interpretive Loop trail is a 2-mile loop through moderately steep terrain in a very rocky area. Volunteers have already removed the old signage, and we will work on installing 9 new interpretive signs along the trail. This will include digging holes, setting the new post, and attaching the new signage.  

Hiking Information: From Carlson Trailhead, we will hike about 3 miles in moderately steep and uneven terrain.  

Planning Information:

-No experience is necessary; we will provide the training and tools you need

-Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 5 hours on uneven and steep terrain

-No problem if you need to leave early, but please be on time to sign in and attend safety briefing!

-Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

-We are unable to sign off on court mandated community service

Things to bring:

Required:

-Sturdy closed-toe shoes

-Work gloves

-Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)

-Lunch and plenty of water

-A pack to carry your personal gear

-Discover Parking Pass (we can issue a day pass if you do not have one)

Recommended:

-Long pants

-Long sleeved shirt

Work gloves and eye protection will be provided but, if possible, we recommend bringing your own. We also will be providing tools but if you would like to bring your own, we will be using: rock bars, shovels, handsaws, and loppers.