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Coldwater Lake Campout and Trail Work Party – 6/3
June 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Join NWTA & Growlers Gulch Racing for a work party on National Trails Day (June 3rd) at Coldwater Lake at the Mt. St. Helens National Monument.
Workparty Date: Saturday June 3rd, 2023 / 9am-3pm
Campout Dates: Friday, June 2nd – Sunday, June 4th.
Join NWTA & Growlers Gulch Racing for a work party on National Trails Day (June 3rd) at Coldwater Lake at the Mt. St. Helens National Monument.
Due to our partnership with the US Forest Service & The Mt. St. Helens Institue, we are allowed to camp overnight (primitive) from June 2nd – June 4th at The Coldwater Lake Learning Center this is a change from years past due to the recent landslide on HWY 504.
Please note that the space for campers is limited. There are also no water or dump facilities at the campsite. Portable restrooms will be available for campers to use onsite
Once registered you will receive final meeting location details for the work party from Jim Lemonds.
Information about the Science & Learning Center at Coldwater Lake: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=40401
Information about Coldwater Lake: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=40398
All ages and skill levels are welcome.
What to bring for the work party:
* Work clothes: Light long sleeve shirt, Long Pants (no shorts), Boots, Gloves, Eye Protection & Gloves
* Jacket (be prepared)
* Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)
* Water
* Snacks
* Lunch
Please bring your favorite tread tool if you have one (rakes, McLeod, rouge hoe, loppers)
Waiver – Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.
Food will not be provided for Friday night campers
After the work party, NWTA will host a BBQ for all the volunteers.
PET (DOG) OWNERS: If you bring your pet, know that you cannot leave them unattended at the campsite. Due to the steep hillside & narrow terrain of the trail, we DO NOT recommend that they join you while working on the trail.
Questions? Email Jim Lemonds [email protected]
