Trailhead: Heart Lake #171
Miles to Camp: 3
Heart Lake is one of the most popular and accessible locations in the Great Burn recommended wilderness. Volunteers will be working along side the USFS Superior Trail Crew to build creek crossings along the trail. This is an exciting and unique project and volunteers may even get to watch some rigging.
**All volunteer trips are subject to change due to ever-changing fire activity.
Difficulty:
Hiking
Moderate: The hike to Heart Lake is 3 miles from the trailhead with 1,100 feet of elevation gain.
Work
Moderate: Work will entail building creek crossings along the trail. This could include swinging hand tools, lifting heavy loads, and having our feet in the water.
Itinerary:
Day 1 | Meet at Heart Lake Trailhead at 0900. Hike up to Heart Lake and set up camp. Meet with the USFS crew to get a plan for the trip.
Day 2 | Work on building creek crossings with the USFS trail crew.
Day 3 | Continue working on creek crossings with the trail crew.
Day 4 | Finish any work that needs to get done, pack up camp, and head out around lunch time.
Great Burn Conservation Alliance trips are Free. Each volunteer will be required to make a 100% refundable deposit to secure a trip spot. The cost of the deposit is $50, which will be returned if you cancel at least 3 weeks before your scheduled trip or once you attend the trip. A lot of planning goes into these trips and we need to make sure you’re committed! If you are unable to make a deposit, please reach out to hayley@greatburn.org.