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Bonanza Lakes Restoration Inventory w/ Here Montana
Jun
27
to Jun 28
Restoration, Cleanup

Bonanza Lakes Restoration Inventory w/ Here Montana

  • Cascade Pass Trailhead (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This trip is open to BIPOC community members only. GBCA is excited to offer this trip in partnership with Here Montana. Bonanza Lakes are special, lesser traveled lakes in the Sheep Mountain-Stateline Roadless Area. Join us on this trip for the opportunity to learn about GBCA’s stewardship programs and do your part in giving back to this special place! We will start at Cascade Pass along the Stateline Trail and work our way to Bonanza Lakes. Along the way, we will handpull pick up any litter, inventory weed populations, and maintain backcountry campsites around the lakes. Volunteers will have the opportunity to engage in afternoon activities such as learning about the history of the area, practicing LNT principles, and engaging in outdoor leadership. If you are interested in fishing at Bonanza Lakes, be sure to have your MT license!


Trailhead: Cascade Pass #738, Superior Ranger District, Lolo National Forest

Closest Town: Superior, MT

**All volunteer trips are subject to change due to ever-changing fire activity. 

DIFFICULTY 

Hiking

Easy. The hike into Bonanza Lakes has a minimal amount of elevation gain and loss. The trail is in good condition.

Work

Easy. Work will include inventorying and hand pulling weeds and cleaning up campsites. Cleaning up on the hike in will allow for frequent breaks. 

ITINERARY

Day 1 | We will meet at the Cascade Pass trailhead at 0900MT. After a trailhead briefing, we will work our way up the trail while cleaning up any litter and inventorying noxious weed populations. At the lake, we will set up camp and clean up campsites. There will be plenty of time in the afternoon for swimming and fishing. 2.5 miles, 350ft elevation gain, 450ft elevation loss.

Day 2 | After breakfast, we will pack up camp and finish up any work that needs to be done. We will be back to the trailhead between mid morning and lunchtime. 2.5 miles, 450ft elevation gain, 350ft elevation loss.

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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 volunteer@greatburn.org.

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World Cleanup Day
Sep
19
10:00 AM10:00
Cleanup

World Cleanup Day

Join us for our second annual celebration of World Cleanup Day. This year, we’ll be hitting the trail at Colgate Licks, a National Recreation Trail along Highway 12. The group will get the chance to learn more about the history of Colgate Licks, as well as the Big Burn. Volunteers will help with light brushing of the trail and trash cleanup. We will also naturalize any pools at the mineral lick site. This is a beginner and family-friendly event, we look forward to seeing you there!

Trailhead: Colgate Licks, Lochsa-Powell Ranger District, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest

Closest Town: Powell, ID

*All volunteer trips are subject to change due to ever-changing fire activity.

Difficulty

Hiking

Easy. Colgate Licks Interpretive Trail is slightly over a mile in length and has no steep climbs or descents.

Work

Easy. This project should only last a few hours. Work will involve light brushing of the trail, naturalizing pools in the salt licks, and learning about the history of the Great Burn ecosystem.

Itinerary

Meet at the trailhead at 0930MT. After a safety briefing, our morning will include a history of Colgate Licks and the Great Burn ecosystem and a nice walk on the interpretative trail. Work will include some light brushing and naturalizing any pools at the mineral lick. The day is expected to conclude in early afternoon.

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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 $10, 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 volunteer@greatburn.org.

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