Arkansas Headwaters Wilderness Partners Chapter - posted 26 April, 2008
See below for some pictures and descriptions of wilderness areas and work which volunteers will be doing….
Off trail ...
The Buffalo Peaks Wilderness will be the focus of the Arkansas Headwaters Wilderness Partner’s first season. This lesser-visited and lower altitude 43,410ac wilderness will likely be snow-free earlier than the others.
Off-trail along western edge, Buffalo Peaks to the south
PHOTO Alan Robinson
Up close in Buffalo Meadows
PHOTO Alan Robinson
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From western edge of Buffalo Peaks WA, Clear Creek reservoir in background
PHOTO Chad Robinson
Buffalo Meadows lies along area’s southern edge
PHOTO Steve Sunday |
Rainbow arches across Rich Creek Trail
PHOTO Alan Robinson |
As the program expands AHWP will begin work in other wilderness areas within the San Isabel’s management responsibility: Collegiate Peaks, Mt Massive and part of Holy Cross.
Mt Massive reflected in quiet pond, Mt Massive Wilderness
PHOTO Steve Sunday
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Full summer in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, The Three Apostles in background
PHOTO Steve Sunday |
First light from main trail in the Mt Massive Wilderness
PHOTO Steve Sunday |
Deckers Lake, Holy Cross
Wilderness PHOTO Steve Sunday |
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Among other tasks, Wilderness Partner volunteers will…
…check and maintain trailhead signs…
PHOTO Leadville District
… locate, inventory and where appropriate eliminate backcountry campsites…
PHOTO Steve Sunday
…report and replace damaged signs…
PHOTO Steve Sunday
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…locate and report trail problems…
PHOTO Steve Sunday
…do minor trail maintenance…
PHOTO Alan Robinson
…and contact visitors.
PHOTO Alan Robinson |
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