Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust Trail Day: Volunteer in the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River Valley

Get Connected Icon Happens On Sep 13, 2019
Get Connected Icon 9am to 2pm
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Description

The Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Valley is a treasure for anyone living in or visiting the greater Seattle area. A person seeking a day of adventure could leave downtown Seattle and, in less than an hour’s time, reach the gateway to pristine Cascades wilderness in the Middle Fork Valley. From there, that person could set out on any of dozens of trails leading to mountain peaks, hidden lakes, or old-growth forests. The Middle Fork Trailhead is hub to a plethora of recreation activities, from a leisurely picnic along the river to miles long trails for hikers, runners, mountain bikers and equestrians alike, there is something for everyone. With access to the upper Middle Fork Valley and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, it is truly a special place to explore.  

The Greenway Trust has been working with a coalition of partners on stewarding this valley for the past two decades. Volunteers are an important part of this coalition. Currently, the Greenway Trust is working with volunteers to improve sustainable access to these well-loved trails.

Pratt Bar is a picturesque day-use area in the Middle Fork Valley. The short trail out to the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River provides access to a broad gravel bar with soaring views of surrounding mountains and the Valley. Prior to bridge and trail improvements, visitors were forced to cautiously make their way down a short but steep slope adjacent to the road, and tip-toe across a loose collection of paving stones across a stream. At this event, volunteers will focus on trail side improvements to help get a handle on weed encroachment into the pristine Middle Fork Valley and to continue direct trail tread improvements. 

The newest addition to the Pratt Bar Trail can be seen by a beautiful new bridge at it's start. The recent bridge development comes thanks to some creative re-purposing of trees and an ‘only-in-the-Greenway’ type of collaboration between the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the USDA Forest Service (USFS), the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust.

Sign the online waiver for each participant: here

 

Driving Directions:

We encourage carpooling to this event as the parking area only has capacity for 10 vehicles. Thank you! 

From I-90: Take exit 34 for 468th Ave SE. Turn left onto 468th Ave. In 0.6 miles, take a right onto the Middle Fork Road. In 6 miles, look for Greenway staff and signs at Pratt Bar. 
Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/mY4sNUyctyr

Parking Pass: Here 

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 14 and 100.
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Sep 6, 2019
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: We will host this event rain or shine, please dress prepared for the weather conditions. If weather conditions are unsafe (thunder and lightning, high levels of smoke, snow/ice, etc.) the event will be cancelled by the event leader and all volunteers will be e-mailed.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon all tools and training provided
Get Connected Icon For safety, volunteers are required to wear: Long pants (we’ll be working with tools, so no shorts!) Sturdy, close-toed shoes (absolutely no sandals) Gloves
Get Connected Icon We recommend participants bring: Warm layers, especially during the fall, winter, and spring Rain gear Big sack lunch Water for the day (3 liters minimum) Small daypack for lunch, extra layers, etc.

Location

Get Connected Icon Pratt Bar Trailhead, Middle Fork Road
https://goo.gl/maps/mY4sNUyctyr
North Bend , WA  98054