HEMLOCK TRAIL WORK

Description

A section of the Hemlock Trail closed due to prior damage is being rerouted. Come and help us as we rescue native plants from the new trail route and transplant them to revegetate the abandoned section of the trail. You will also have the opportunity to learn some new skills as a professional trail contractor leads volunteers in establishing the new trail and taking steps to abandon the old route permanently.

No experience or expertise is needed, just a willingness to make a difference! Wear long pants and sturdy shoes, as we will work on significant slopes. Bring a water bottle, work gloves and, if you have them, hand trowels and a large pail. Bring a sack lunch if you plan to spend the entire day. There are bathrooms, water and a picnic area on site.  

You don't need to come for the entire time, but if you are not there at 9 a.m., you may have to look for us along the return trail route (This is a "lollipop trail;" we will be working on the east half of the loop, on the left side beyond the trail junction.)

Please note that cell service is unreliable in this area. Feel free to RSVP in advance to the park office at 608-337-4775 or the Friends of Wildcat Mountain at friendsofwildcatmountain@gmail.com, especially if you would like more details on getting to the work site.