Trail Maintenance and Restoration Projects

The objective of the FOME & LC trails program is help the FS by maintaining and restoring existing system trails. We do not construct new trails. Of the 230 miles of system trails in the Mount Evans & Lost Creek Wildernesses, many were established by the historical use of the area. Not uncommon of designated Wilderness areas, recreation trails evolve from cattle or stock trails, logging roads and foot paths. But historical trails were not "designed" to withstand the pressures and impacts of nearly 400,000 annual visitors.

Such high visitor use, combined with both natural and man-made events, has significant impact on these trails. Without on-going maintenance, necessary erosion control and clearance of downed trees trails become impassible. Impassible trails result in extensive damage, social trails and diversions. Our trail projects include:

• Restoration
• Erosion control
• Clearing of deadfall and blown down timber

Wilderness Trail Events

All trail events for the 2008 season have concluded. Check back in after April 1, 2009 for a list of upcoming projects.

Weekday Warriors

The Weekday Warriors are equestrian volunteers who assist FOME & LC with clearing the trails of downed trees, project packing needs or just riding the trail as WIS Riders. Weekday Warriors are members of our organization or affiliated equestrian organizations such as Front Range Back Country Horsemen. Weekday Warriors have several events scheduled throughout the summer season. To participate in or to find out more information, including information on the Lost Park Weekend, please contact .