Adopt-A-Trail Volunteer Program

Adopt-a-Trail Volunteers

©DAVE BURGAN

Do you want to help out in your national park? The Adopt-a-Trail Program is an opportunity for people of all ages to assist the staff of Cuyahoga Valley National Park in maintaining safe and well-groomed trails by joining a group that takes responsibility for one trail. Help "sweep" the trail by picking up litter, trimming branches, clearing culverts, and reporting trail conditions. See the trail sweep schedule below for more information or click here for a pdf version.

Trail Sweep Schedule - Summer 2013

May
1 Lake/Cross Country, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
4 Pine Grove/Ledges, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
8 Boston Run, 9 a.m. to Noon
11 Stanford/Brandywine Gorge, 9 a.m. to Noon
17 Tree Farm, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
19 Furnace Run, 9 a.m. to Noon
25 Plateau, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June
1 Pine Grove/Ledges, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
5 Lake/Cross Country, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
8 Stanford/Brandywine Gorge, 9 a.m. to Noon
9 Furnace Run, 9 a.m. to Noon
12 Boston Run, 9 a.m. to Noon
21 Tree Farm, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
22 Plateau, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

July
2 Salt Run, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
3 Lake/Cross Country, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
10 Boston Run, 9 a.m. to Noon
13 Stanford/Brandywine Gorge, 9 a.m. to Noon
13 Pine Grove/Ledges, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
14 Furnace Run, 9 a.m. to Noon
19 Tree Farm, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
20 Plateau, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
21 Old Carriage, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

August
3 Pine Grove/Ledges, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
6 Salt Run, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
7 Lake/Cross Country, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
10 Stanford/Brandywine Gorge, 9 a.m. to Noon
11 Furnace Run, 9 a.m. to Noon
14 Boston Run, 9 a.m. to Noon
16 Tree Farm, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
24 Plateau, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

September
3 Salt Run, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
4 Lake/Cross Country, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
7 Pine Grove/Ledges, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
8 Furnace Run, 9 a.m. to Noon
11 Boston Run, 9 a.m. to Noon
14 Stanford/Brandywine Gorge, 9 a.m. to Noon
20 Tree Farm, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
28 Plateau, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Celebrate National Trails Day on June 1, 2013

Commemorate the 80-year anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) by maintaining their legacy on Saturday, June 1. Meet members of the CCC and volunteer on a trail sweep and other CCC-related projects around the Virginia Kendall area. We will gather at the Ledges Shelter, located on Truxell/Kendall Park Road, 1 mile west of Akron Cleveland Road in Peninsula at 9:30 a.m. for registration. The trail sweep will run from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. New and experienced trail worker volunteers are welcome!

Bring a small pack with water, lunch and work gloves, wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. For more information and to register, contact the volunteer office at [phone] or [e-mail].

This event in Cuyahoga Valley National Park was made possible with financial support provided by NEEF and Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.

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Trail Crews:

Blue Hen Falls Trail crew meets at the Blue Hen Falls overflow parking lot, 2001 Boston Mills Road, Brecksville 44141. For sweep schedule call Mike Brittain at [phone].

Boston Run Trail crew meets at the Happy Days Lodge parking lot, 500 West Streetsboro Road (SR 303), Peninsula 44264. Call Dave Herbster at [phone].

Furnace Run Trail crew meets at the Everett Road Covered Bridge parking lot, 2370 Everett Road, Peninsula 44264. Call Kevin Tuttle at [phone].

Haskell Run Trail crew meets at the Happy Days Lodge parking lot, 500 West Streetsboro Road (SR 303), Peninsula 44264. For sweep schedule call Joan Greenberg at [phone]. This trail is "kid friendly." Call Joan to schedule dates for younger scout groups.

Lake Trail/Cross Country Trail crew meets at Kendall Lake Shelter parking lot, 1000 Truxell Road, Peninsula 44264. Call Tom DiNardo at [phone].

Old Carriage Trail crew meets at 714 Fieldcrest Court, Sagamore Hills 44067. Call Gene Wimmer at [phone].

Pine Grove Trail/Forest Point Trail/Ledges Trail crew meets at the Octagon Shelter parking lot, 801 Truxell Road, Peninsula 44264. Call Bill O'Brien at [phone].

Plateau Trail crew meets at the Oak Hill Trailhead parking lot, 3901 Oak Hill Road, Peninsula 44264. Call Dave Burgan at [phone].

Salt Run Trail crew meets at the Pine Hollow Trailhead parking lot, 5465 Quick Road, Peninsula 44264. Call Pete Allison at [phone]. First time volunteers, please call Pete to register.

Stanford Trail/Brandywine Gorge Trail crew meets at the Boston Store Visitor Center parking lot, 1548 Boston Mills Road, Peninsula 44264. Call Carol Lewanski at [phone].

Tree Farm Trail crew meets at the Horseshoe Pond parking lot, 2075 Major Road, Peninsula 44264. Call Evan Nolan at [phone].

Volunteer Agreements
All first time volunteers must sign a Volunteer Services Agreement for Natural Resources Agencies. In addition, parents or guardians of youth under age 18 must sign the "If volunteer is under age 18" section of the Volunteer Services Agreement for Natural Resources Agencies, even if the parent or guardian accompanies the youth. Print, fill out, sign and date the form and give it to the crew leader before the trail sweep. Click here for the Volunteer Agreement form. Crew leaders will also have Volunteer Agreement forms available on the day of the sweep.

Adopt-a-Trail Manual
The Adopt-a-Trail Manual addresses the work accomplished in the Adopt-a-Trail program. This manual is meant to acquaint the maintainer with park procedures, duties involved in adopting a trail, and methods for safely performing those duties.
Click here for the Adopt-a-Trail Manual.

Are you interested in adopting "your own" trail?
Volunteers are needed to lead new trail sweep crews. For more information, contact your crew leader or the Volunteer Office at [phone] or [e-mail].

Are you looking for a group opportunity?
If you are interested in bringing a group of 5 or more people to participate in a trail sweep, please call ahead to Shelby Lewis at the Volunteer Office at [phone] or email [e-mail].

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Volunteer Program is co-managed by the National Park Service and the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park. To learn about volunteer opportunities please visit www.conservancyforcvnp.org or call [phone].