Trailhead: Stateline #738 at Hoodoo Pass
Miles to Camp: 5.5
This area is a popular destination for both backpackers and day hikers, and is located in the Superior Ranger District. GBCA has a long history restoring the sensitive sub-alpine meadows around Pearl Lake, which has dealt with noxious weeds in the past. This group will head out and hand-pull selected species, as well as monitor and clean campsites around Pearl and Dalton Lakes. There’s also a good chance you’ll catch sight of the local mountain goat herd!
**All volunteer trips are subject to change due to ever-changing fire activity.
Difficulty
Hiking
Moderate: This is a 5.5 mile hike that gains 1800’ on the Stateline #738 and then drops 1500’ into the lake basin.
Work
Moderate: Volunteers will be on their feet monitoring/pulling weeds and inventorying campsites.
Intinerary:
Day 1 | Meet at the Hoodoo Pass trailhead at 0900MST. Hike in to Pearl Lake from Hoodoo Pass, a 5.5 mile hike. The group will do campsite inventories and camp at the lake that night.
Day 2 | The group will pull noxious weeds around the lake and do a SIMP monitoring plot, which our restoration director Chris will teach. The remainder of the day will be spent exploring the area and doing campsite surveys at Dalton Lake.
Day 3 | After eating breakfast and packing up camp, the group will finish any work that needs to be done and hike out the Heart Lake #171 trail (4 miles to the trailhead).
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.