Leave No Trace Spotlight: Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District

Join Leave No Trace in Vail, CO – June 28-30, 2024

We hand-select nominated outdoor spaces that need our collective care and attention. By designating them as Spotlights, we’re rallying the local community to step up, join forces with Leave No Trace, and make a meaningful impact that can revitalize and protect these special places where we recreate, enjoy one another’s company, and elevate our health physically, mentally and emotionally. 

The Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District has been selected as a 2024 Leave No Trace Spotlight. The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team will be at Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District June 28-30, collaborating with hosts and partners on a variety of programs including stewardship projects, workshops, and community outreach.

Opportunities to Get Involved:

Saturday, June 29:

Leave No Trace Pop-up Education & Outreach, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Gore Creek Trailhead, East Terminus of Bighorn Road, Vail, CO

Join Leave No Trace, Town of Vail, and USFS staff and partners for engaging outreach and education, meet the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team, and learn more about Leave No Trace and how to protect the incredible natural areas in the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District and all your favorite outdoor spaces. Local organizations will have information tables set up to share more information about opportunities to get involved locally. Visitors are encouraged to take the free shuttle bus.

Sunday, June 30:

Volunteer Stewardship Project, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Meet at Vail Transportation Center or the trailhead where you plan to work (Gore Creek Trailhead or the North Trail – Red Sandstone Trailhead)

Join Leave No Trace, Town of Vail, and USFS staff and partners in the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District for a fun volunteer day and stewardship project. Volunteers will work on a variety of projects such as trail maintenance and other needed restoration work. Advance sign up is encouraged. 

We encourage volunteers to take free shuttle buses from the Vail Transportation Center to either the Gore Creek Trailhead or the North Trail – Red Sandstone Trailhead. Participants may also meet at the trailhead they from which they want to work.

Important information: 

– Must be able to walk/hike on uneven terrain.
– Bring water, snacks, a hat, sunscreen, and dress for the weather.
– Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
– Long pants and closed-toed shoes are required.
– Tools & supplies provided, but please bring work gloves if you have them.

Questions? Contact Mike Beach at 970-471-3505 or [email protected]