Herman Gulch Backcountry with Women's Wilderness We cannot wait to join Women's Wilderness in the backcountry again! Volunteers will be focusing on reconstructing a section of trail that has trail braiding and drainage issues. Our project last year was such an amazing time, we can't wait to see what this crew can get done this […]
NEPA 101: Writing Comments for the CDT Date: Tuesday, July 28 Time: 6:00-7:00PM (MST) Location: Virtual on Zoom Event Overview Join CDTC for a workshop on the basics of the […]
Date: August 1-2, 2026 Location: Marshall Pass, CO Timing: 8-10pm (arrive by 7pm if you would like a campsite) Event Overview: Join Dark Sky Salida for a free "Star Party" on Saturday August 1st right along the Continental Divide Trail and Colorado Trail at Marshall Pass. This unique gathering brings together night-sky enthusiasts, community members, […]
Join the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) for a night of Trail Trivia at the Lake City Trail Hiker Center (418 Silver Street, Lake City, Colorado, 81235) on August 2nd […]
Eastside of the Bob Marshall Wilderness 2026 Trail Project We couldn't be more excited to get out in the Bob this summer! Serving as a hub for wilderness enthusiasts, the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex envelops over 1.5 million acres of public land in Northern Montana. This is constantly a highlight for CDT thru hikers. Volunteers […]
Canjilon Trailwork with New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors As a part of the ongoing need to address backlogged maintenance, we will be working on logout and treadwork beginning at the beautiful lakes. We will be working with long time local experts, New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors. Learn more about their volunteer-led organization online […]
Grand Lake Community Hike Date: August 7, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM Location: Grand Lake Center (301 Marina Drive) Event Overview Join a local trail ambassador for FREE guided hikes on the Continental Divide Trail! These fun outings are for all skill levels and offer the chance to explore the Grand Lake area trails and learn about the wildlife and history. Where- Participants will meet their guide at the Grand Lake Center (301 Marina Drive), where they can sign waivers, use the restroom, fill water bottles and carpool to a nearby trailhead. When – Please meet at the Grand Lake Center at 8:30am. The hikes will take place roughly from 9:00am-11:00am, then return to the Center at between 11:30am-12pm. Click […]
San Juan Mountains Association in conjunction with the US Forest Service, Pagosa and Bayfield Ranger Districts, is hosting educational geology hikes, free for the public, from May through October. These interpretive hikes, led and presented by geologists Dave Bouquet and Scott McAllister, will be in an area of the San Juan National Forest rich with […]
Pintler's Portal Hostel Hikers' Night *This is a partner event! Date: Thursday, August 20 Time: 5:00-8:00PM Location: Pintler's Portal Hostel (218 W Park Street, Anaconda, MT 59711) Click here for more information and details!
Trail Restoration Project on Lemhi Pass, Montana Saddled on the Montana- Idaho border, Lemhi pass offers sweeping views of the valleys to the east and west. The Lewis and Clark party found themselves here in 1805 marking "the first time that white men had seen present-day Idaho". Shoshone people and later the Blackfeet traversed this […]
Lonestar Geyser Trail Project | Yellowstone National Park A geyser in the backcountry that reliably goes off every 3 hours, a solo bison wandering around, and awesome and expereienced National Park support, makes for an amazing project! Volunteers will be staying in the backcountry of the Lonestar Geyser Basin as we address rebuilding a structure […]
Carson Legacy Trail Project | Hopewell Lake, New Mexico We will be returning to beautiful Hopewell Lake in New Mexico to work on cutting in overgrown trail through a meadowy area of the Continental Divide Trail. We will address other tread needs as needed.
TrailFest 2026 with the Continental Divide Trail Coalition Date: September 4-6, 2026 Location: Steamboat Springs, CO Come celebrate the Continental Divide Trail and its connection to the local community of Steamboat Springs as the "hiker bubble" comes through Colorado! Events throughout the weekend will include educational opportunities with the Yampa Valley Crane Festival, a kickoff […]
2026 Montana Crew Chef Training You know what makes an already great project even better? AMAZING food! While we do like to brag that Field staff know how to make a pretty mean taco, we love the opportunity to invite folks to come cook for the crew. This training is required to come out and […]