Trail Building Projects

Help celebrate Community Impact Day 2000 as we join Community Impact in constructing a 300 ft.-long boardwalk over marshland above Searsville Lake in Stanford University’s Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve. This ADA-compliant walkway will allow researchers and visitors to access the wetlands above the lake in winter months; rising water levels have regularly flooded the area in recent winters, making travel to major portion of the Preserve difficult or impossible. We will also construct a retaining wall and raise the tread level on a nearby trail also affected by flooding, as well as trim back overhanging brush.
      No construction or trail building experience required. Participants are encouraged to bring adjustable wrenches and socket sets (SAE) to use on the boardwalk (please mark your tools!). Bring water, lunch long pants, boots or sturdy shoes and gloves (if you have them).

      Important note: Because this is a joint project with Community Impact and space is limited, please go to the CI website to register for the event.

      A Project Information Sheet for this event is in preparation For more information about the preserve, see the Preserve website (includes a map).

Directions: Take Sand Hill Rd. west 2 miles from 280; Preserve entrance is on left just before the Portola Rd. intersection. Go through gate and continue approx. 300 yds. to parking area past the Ranger residence. Please arrive by 8:45; the gate is normally locked and late arrivals will not be able to enter.

     

Saturday, October 21 - Causeway and Mapache Trails

Activities: Constructing a boardwalk, building a retaining wall and raising a low section of trail; clearing brush

We have worked on many trails in Jasper Ridge since 1995. See information sheets for earlier projects:

• Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, Stanford, CA (1995/1996)
• Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, Stanford, CA (1997)
• Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, Stanford, CA (1998/1999)      Information on other selected past projects available from the Project Information index.
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