DatesAug 24th - Aug 30th 2008 Service ProjectTrail maintenance and causeway construction Free Daysdayhiking, swimming, fishing, photography AccommodationsBackpack camping Trip RatingStrenuous : 4-mile backpack, lifting, bending, digging, sawing, rock work LeadersBunny Marechal Equipment |
The forested mountains, valleys and meadows of the Siskiyou Wilderness in Del Norte, Humboldt and Siskiyou Counties of northwestern California offer vistas of incredible beauty, diverse scenery and limitless opportunities for solitude. The Wilderness, named for the mountains that cross it, is administered by three National Forests: Six Rivers, Klamath and Siskiyou. The Siskiyou Wilderness harbors the largest California population of summer steelhead, a sensitive species, and the area includes one of the world's largest concentrations of lily species and the world's largest diversity of conifer trees. The Clear Creek National Recreation Trail crosses 20.5 miles of the northern portion and provides access to some of the more scenic parts of the Wilderness. Human use is light and concentrated on the trails that lead to lakes. Much of the area lacks trails and is difficult to access cross country because of the dense brush. Many authorities on the subject suspect Bigfoot could be hiding out in the untrammeled regions. Our project will consist of tread improvement, brushing, and possible causeway construction along 3 miles of the Clear Creek National Recreation Trail. We’ll backpack about 4 miles and set up a basecamp; the Forest Service will provide packstock to bring in our food, commissary and tools. On our day off, we can stalk Bigfoot, swim, dayhike and enjoy being in this beautiful place. |
