The Friends of Breckenridge Trails is a program designed to provide an opportunity for locals and visitors to participate in the upkeep of the fragile habitats, open spaces and trail systems unique to the Town of Breckenridge. Through volunteer efforts, Town open spaces, trails, historic sites and ecologically sensitive areas are maintained and restored, thereby creating fun opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. 2013 Volunteer Events: June 1, 2013, Saturday: Tree Planting Participate in a great cause by planting tree seedlings on the Town’s reforestation sites. This Legacy Forest Campaign event is in cooperation with The Bristlecone Foundation, which supports patients and families in need in Summit County.
June 22, 2013, Saturday: Upper Flume Come out and have some fun and give the Upper Flume a little tender loving care.
July 13, 2013, Saturday: State-Wide Weed Pull, "Pulling for Colorado" Be involved in a State-wide weed pull and help eradicate noxious weeds in Cucumber Gulch Preserve.
July 27-28, 2013, Saturday-Sunday: Side Door Join Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) and Summit County Open Space to construct a flowing new reroute of the existing Side Door Trail.
August 10, 2013, Saturday: Upper Flume Help maintain a portion of the Upper Flume to make a sustainable connection to Gold Run Road.
August 16, 2013, Friday: Breck Bike Week Join the trail crew for a half day and learn about trail design, sustainable trail concepts and propert use of trail tools while doing a little maintenance on a local town trail.
September 7, 2013, Saturday: Discovery Ridge: Lend a hand and join us constructing a new section of trail connecting Discovery Ridge trail to Gold Run Road.
October 5, 2013, Saturday: Make A Difference Day Join in on a community-wide volunteer day and help out one of your favorite local trails.
The Town also offers team building opportunities centered around trail construction efforts for businesses, families or other groups. On the morning of the event, volunteers are encouraged to meet behind Town Hall (150 Ski Hill Road) at 9:00am for juice, coffee and snacks. A typical work day will end around 2:00 p.m. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Participants should bring lunch, gloves, sunscreen, sunglasses, sturdy footwear and a water bottle. All other materials will be provided by the Town. The Town requests each Volunteer fill out a waiver prior to the trail work. Click here to print a copy to sign and bring with you when you check in. For more information, or to Volunteer for a Friends of Breckenridge Trails project, please contact Tony Overlock, Open Space and Trails Division, at (970) 453-2251 x 1116 or tonyo@townofbreckenridge.com.
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