Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail

WHERE: EBMUD Mokelumne Watershed & Recreation Division Office, 5883 E. Camanche Parkway (Directions below)

RSVP: Please RSVP Steve Diers at sdiers@ebmud.com or (209) 772-8260 so the projects can be tailored to the number of participants.

WHAT: We will be building rock retaining walls on the trail segment between Gwin Mine Road and Middle Bar. Generally, trail work consists of using various hand tools to dig, move or remove soil, rock, stumps, boulders and vegetation in order to construct trail tread and structures.  Trail construction work is strenuous and volunteers should be prepared for this.  Very often volunteers must hike into remote work sites and must be able to deal with the elements. Working for just part of the day can pose some logistical problems.  Participants should plan ahead and make prior arrangements if they need to leave early.

WHY: Volunteers are pleasantly surprised by how good they feel, both physically, and mentally, after spending the day working with great people in a beautiful setting on such a worthwhile project. Typically, during a Trailbuster Work Day, the Ranger(s) shares his/her knowledge of the nearby natural and cultural features.  In addition, the Trailbuster Work Schedule includes outings such as Bald Eagle tours; Wildflower hikes; Native American Cave Paintings tours; Gold Rush History tours; the annual California & National Trail Days hike/work project; volunteer awards ceremony and other activities.  Volunteers receive a Mokelumne Monitor Newsletter and those who contribute 20 hours or more in a year, receive a certificate of appreciation and a volunteer pass (which entitles them to a 50% discount on parking at EBMUD’s Pardee and Camanche Recreation Areas) and a complimentary 1-year trail use permit.  Those who contribute 40 hours or more a year receive the uniform of the Mokelumne Trailbusters a Trailbuster Tee Shirt, are invited to the annual Trailbuster awards BBQ and receive a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, 10-year, 15-year and 20-year pin respectively.  Volunteers who contribute the most hours during the previous year receive an award for their efforts.