Mission Creek Part 1
Join the SHTA and Unruly Women for a 3 day event July 26th, 27th and 28th as we reroute a section of trail near Mission Creek (not far from Duluth).
The SHTA is the nonprofit that manages, maintains, and promotes the Superior Hiking Trail.
For the past two years, Unruly Women has had the opportunity to partner with the Superior Hiking Trail Association to bring together incredible groups of women to help reroute and rebuild sections of the Superior Hiking Trail. Long lasting friendships have been made through these incredible experiences and of course, amazing trail work has been accomplished too!
This will be the 3rd Annual SHTA + Unruly Women Trail Maintenance Weekend. It is now considered an established program with the SHTA!! Thank you so much for your interest and participation so that we can continue this awesome trail work experience.
Activities will include digging with shovels and hand tools to create the new tread. We will also build structures (either stairs or boardwalk). All tools and training will be provided by SHTA. You do not need any prior experience in trail work, you will be taught on site and are encouraged to work within your comfort level - you will never have to do anything you’re not comfortable doing.
Campsites and dinners are provided
Expect a 0.5 mile hike from the trailhead to get to the project, which means roughly 1 mile roundtrip.
ABOUT VOLUNTEERING and THIS EVENT:
Volunteering is a great opportunity to learn more about the areas we recreate in, about the work that goes into maintaining trail systems we use, and to not only give back to the community but to become a part of the community.
This volunteer event is free, the campsites and dinners are provided by the SHTA, and all you need is transportation to the campground, your own camping gear, food and water, and whatever else you normally bring camping.
You have the option to camp in our group sites Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, but ultimately it's up to you what works with your schedule, as long as you can make it for the 8:30am start time Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday until 4:30pm each or either day!
Although this will be hard work, we want you to work at your own pace and take any breaks you need.
This is a beginner-friendly event. No experience is necessary. Come learn about trail maintenance in a welcoming and safe environment.
This is an event for women, which means all folks who are female identifying and/or femme leaning non-binary individuals.
Please click the button below to head over to the SHTA’s sign up page for more details.
In order to attend, you must click the button below to sign up for each day that you’re able to volunteer.
Sign up for all 3 dates, or just the dates that work with your schedule - - it’s not an all or nothing, we appreciate any and all help we can get!
You must sign up for each day that you intend to volunteer / participate (by following the link below)
Please read through all information and watch the necessary videos (by following the link below)
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We will be camping at Jay Cooke State Park, this accommodation is kindly covered by the Superior Hiking Trail Association
You must bring your own camping gear, you are welcome to camp in your car if that’s your preference
Grup campsites will be available Thursday night, Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday night
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Dinners will be provided by the Superior Hiking Trail Association
You are in charge of brining sufficient snacks, lunches, breakfasts, and water for yourself
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Shared Campsite Accommodations : Jay Cooke State Park
Trail Worksite: Mission Creek
Nearby : Duluth, MN
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This event is for all female identifying and femme leaning non-binary individuals
ages 12-17 are welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian
you must be able to hike 1 mile (roundtrip)
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your own transportation
camping gear for yourself (anything you would normally bring camping like tent, sleeping bay, sleeping pad, etc)
ability to hike 1 mile
your own food and water (breakfasts, lunches, and snacks)
I also recommend to bring a backpack to carry your snack/lunch/water/personal items to the worksite