Garfield Ledges

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Stewardship Half Day - Garfield Ledges

September 23 is National Public Lands Day! Join us in continuing the work of The Mountaineers and the Mountains to Sound Greenway on the Garfield Trail in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley. We will support the Greenway Trust by moving gravel to complete the trail which will replace slippery clay areas. There will also be brushing along the trail to provide clear pathways for trail construction. Afterwards join in for a REI-sponsored Volunteer Celebration with food, brew and swag.

  • Challenging
  • Elevation Gain: 100 ft

YOU MUST REGISTER AND SIGN WAIVERS AT THIS GREENWAY LINK TO PARTICIPATE:

Register - Mountains To Sound Greenway Trust (mtsgreenway.org)

Volunteers will meet and start together at the Garfield Trailhead at 9:30 am.

Google link: https://goo.gl/maps/sGEXBtJf14pUGWY5A There will be no cell reception at the Garfield Trailhead. If you have questions about your event, please contact Swan Phongwarinr at (206) 473-7238. Thank you! From Seattle, drive east on I-90 to exit 34 (Edgewick Road). Turn left (north) onto 468th Ave SE and follow it to the junction with the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Road (Forest Road 56). Turn right and continue up the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Road for 11.8 miles passing the Middle Fork trailhead parking area.  Cross the Taylor River Bridge,  and park in the lot near outhouse structure. Look for Greenway signs and staff.

September 23 is National Public Lands Day!  Join us in continuing the work of The Mountaineers and the Mountains to Sound Greenway on the Garfield Trail in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley.  We will support the Greenway Trust by moving gravel to complete the trail which will replace slippery clay areas.  There will also be brushing along trails to provide clear pathways for trail construction.  Afterwards join in for a REI-sponsored Volunteer Celebration with food, brew and swag. 

 Project Difficulty

Moderate to Strenuous

 Age Restriction

Ages 14 and up

 What to Bring

  • We recommend that participants bring:
  • Warm layers, especially during the fall, winter, and spring
  • Rain gear
  • Water for the day
  • Small daypack for snacks, extra layers, etc.
Route/Place

Garfield Ledges


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

For safety, volunteers are required to wear:

  • Long pants (we’ll be working with tools)
  • Sturdy, close-toed shoes (absolutely no sandals)
  • Gloves

Tools, helmets, and work gloves are provided.

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