Volunteers Welcome at Bald Mountain Trail Improvement Project Day
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SUSANVILLE, Calif. – Volunteers are welcome to help the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) improve single-track trails in the Bald Mountain Trail Network east of Susanville, in a project day set for Saturday, June 24.
Volunteers will clear rocks and smooth out ruts and small gullies caused by winter storms.
Anyone interested should meet at 8 a.m. at the fire station near the junction of Lassen County Road A-3 and Sunnyside Road north of Janesville. Those who arrive late can follow signs to the trailhead and hike to meet the work parties. The project concludes at 1 p.m.
Volunteers should dress for working in the field and weather conditions, with lightweight long-sleeved shirts, long pants, sturdy footwear, sunscreen and gloves. They should bring lunch and plenty of water. The BLM will provide tools. Volunteers can also bring their own trail-building tools.
Horseback riders, hikers, trail runners and mountain bike riders use the routes in the Bald Mountain Trail network. Trail building began last year, with three volunteer workdays and work by Antelope Conservation Camp crews.
The BLM Eagle Lake Field Office is in the first phases of developing a looped trail network on the open hillsides. The trails offer gentle climbs leading to expansive views of the Honey Lake Valley and the northern end of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
The BLM is committed to keeping public landscapes healthy and productive. Public lands keep America not only beautiful, but also strong. For more information, telephone Bales at (530) 252-5311 or email sbales@blm.gov.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.