Trip

Stewardship - Northern State Ghost Town

We will join the Skagit Trail Builders at the Northern State Recreation Area, near Sedro Woolley, for a full day of trail work. Participation in this stewardship activity will count toward earning the Mountaineers Stewardship Credit Badge. Priority registration will be given to GoHike Course participants through August 22, when registration will open to all Mountaineer members.

Contacts

Liz McNett Crowl

Primary Leader

Sat, Sep 13, 2025
Committee: Foothills Conservation Committee
Activity Type: Stewardship
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Easy
Leader Rating: Easy
Mileage: 4.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 50 ft
Pace: 1.5-2 mph

Availability: 18 (18 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Leader's notes

After we arrive, we will gear up, do introductions and make our way to the trailhead to meet our Stewardship Partners, Skagit Trail Builders. It is about a 8-10 minute walk from the parking area to the trail head.

We will have a better idea of what our specific stewardship or conservation activities will be closer to our trip date. This will be communicated to you in the Hello Hiker email that will be sent out a few days before our trip.

We plan to arrive at the Pump House Trailhead at 8:50 am so we have time to sign in before we start our safety meeting. We work 9am-4pm, rain or shine.
There are a variety of jobs on each of our work parties and participants are encouraged to rotate through different activities. Digging blackberry root crowns using the Root Slayer tool is a favorite job of many participants.

Meeting place and time

We will meet at the parking area for volunteers, located on the Port of Skagit S.W.I.F.T.campus at the corner of Hub Dr and Planters Rd in Sedro Woolley, WA. at 8:30.