August Monthly Maintenance Day

This volunteer event is on August 17th from 9 a. m. to 12 p. m. Registered volunteers will meet Trail Crew Leaders at 9 a. m. at the Chauncey-Dover Park Trailhead (8433 West Bailey Road, Millfield, OH 45761) of the Baileys Trail System. Volunteers should wear: Closed-toed shoes with laces and good ankle support Long Pants Weather-appropriate clothing that you don't mind getting dirty or sweaty Volunteers should bring: Water bottle Snack(s) Day Pack ORCA will provide all tools and personal protective equipment. Depending on the project location, groups may drive an additional 10 or fewer miles from the trailhead to the workday access point (as instructed by group leaders) . We will gather the group to review the day's plan, discuss safety, and sign volunteer forms. Group Leaders will then pass out personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools, and the group will hike to the work site. A typical hike to the work site is 0. 5-2 miles on trails or Forest Service access roads. The hiking ranges from easy to moderate terrain and could feel strenuous when carrying a trail tool. Once at the work site, volunteer projects can vary in intensity. Rock armoring is a more laborious task; shaping trail drainage is a moderate task; and brushing is a low-intensity to moderate task. Volunteers should be prepared to hike over rugged terrain while carrying tools and wearing personal protective equipment (including hard hats, safety glasses, and gloves) . They may encounter dirt and mud and get sweaty and dirty while volunteering. Once the group departs from the trailhead, there is no access to a restroom facility during the workday. There is generally good cell phone coverage throughout the trail system. However, volunteer projects may be in a location with poor to no cell phone service. If you have questions, please reach out to info@orcaohio. com. The Baileys Trail System currently features 58 miles of trail in the Wayne National Forest and will be 88 miles upon completion. The Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia (ORCA) is the managing body of the Baileys Trail System.