National Trails Day Volunteer Opportunity- Saturday, June 5

Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for American Hiking Society’s 18th annual National Trails Day® event! Come celebrate the start of our trail season, volunteer to build trail, or participate in a family fun hike on June 5th starting at 9:00 am. The event begins at Van Sickle CA/NV Bi-State Park off Lake Parkway in Stateline, NV. To participate, register online at www.tahoerimtrail.org or contact Amanda at 775-298-0239 trails@tahoerimtrail.org.
TRTA’s 1000th member of the 165 mile club will receive an award during the event kick-off. Enjoy free coffee donated by Seattle’s Best, then help the TRTA build trail for the first time this season! Volunteers of all skill levels and physical abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate—no prior experience necessary. Volunteers will receive free lunch sponsored by REI and Safeway. The event will conclude at 4:00 pm with a volunteer party including ice cream donated by Tahoe Creamery. If you’re not building trail, bring the family for a fun hike at Kahle Park from 10:00 am to noon for kids from ages 6 to 12 years old.
This event opens the second trail building season of a multi-year project, which will connect the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) with the Van Sickle State Park, re-route the TRT off of paved roads, and provide stunning views of Lake Tahoe to more people. This workday is a great way to give back to your community and meet other trail enthusiasts. Come Find Your Happy Place! Volunteers must wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, boots, and work gloves; bring sunscreen, bug spray, water and a backpack. The Tahoe Rim Trail Association will provide hard hats, trail building tools and crew leaders.