Trip

Stewardship - Northern State Ghost Town

We will join the Skagit Trail Builders at the Port of Skagit Swift Center, adjacint to Northern State Recreation Area near Sedro Woolley, for a full day of trail work on a new trail. Participation in this stewardship activity will count toward earning the Mountaineers Stewardship Credit Badge. Priority registration will be given to current GoHike Course participants through April 30. Registration will open to all Mountaineer members on May 1.

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Contacts

Liz McNett Crowl

Primary Leader

Sat, May 23, 2026
Committee: Foothills Conservation Committee
Activity Type: Stewardship
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Easy, Varies
Leader Rating: Easy
Mileage: 3.5
Elevation Gain: 50 ft
Pace: 1.5-2 mph

Availability: 14 (20 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: 2 (5 capacity)
Registration Open: Fri, Apr 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Non-Priority Registration Open: Fri, May 1, 2026
Registration Closed: Thu, May 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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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 a short 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 meet our stewardship partners, Skagit Trail Builders ay 8:50 am to check in and 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, near Sedro Woolley, WA. at 8:30 am. Participant should arrive 15-20 minutes early to visit the restroom and gear up to be ready to go at 8:30 am. Specific meeting location and parking details will be sent in the Helo hiker stewardship email a few days before the event.