2015 National Trails Day: Campout & Trail Building Weekend | East Bay

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Celebrate National Trails Day by spending the weekend camping out, hanging out with like-minded folks, enjoying free food all weekend, and of course, helping spruce up trails in the beautiful Las Trampas Regional Wilderness located east of Oakland.

2015 National Trails Day Campout & Volunteer Weekend
June 5-7, 2015
18012 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon
FREE, but registration is required. Also bring the waiver at the bottom of the info sheet.

Volunteers will be divided into crews of 8-12 and be assigned to a certified crew leader who will provide tool usage and safety training and direct and supervise the trail work. All tools are provided. All meals for volunteers from breakfast on Saturday through lunch on Sunday are provided. Vegetarian options are available for all meals.

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What to Bring and Wear
For your safety and protection from hazards, please be prepared with the following items:

• Water, hat, and sunscreen. You will not be allowed on the trail without water.
• Work gloves (if you do not have work gloves, V-O-Cal can provide a pair to use)
• Sturdy shoes or boots with tread. Ankle support is important on much of the trail. Working in sandals or open-toed shoes will not be permitted.
• Day pack to carry water and lunch
• Sunglasses
• Insect repellent, allergy medicine, etc
• Plates, utensils, coffee mug and a cup
• A change of clothes for each work day and for lounging at camp to minimize the spread of poison oak
• Warm clothing for morning and evening

Camping: Bring a tent, sleeping bag, folding chair, flashlight, and other camping gear. A coffee mug is also recommended. Remember to bring a change of clothes.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.