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SUMMARY:Gold Rush and Whales in Hope\, Alaska
DESCRIPTION:Beluga whales and a gold rush town among scenic Alaskan Trails! The Gull Rock Trail offers some enthralling views as it extends for 5.7 miles along the south shore of the Turnagain Arm from the end of the Hope Highway to a rocky peninsula. It travels over gradual hills with occasional steep sections and has one of the least changes in elevation on the Seward Ranger District\, providing a unique hiking experience in the forest. \nAt the end of the Gull Rock trail is Gull Rock\, which is on Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Land. It protrudes into the Turnagain Arm and offers many nooks and crannies to explore. Hope Point trail\, which leaves from the Gull Rock Trailhead\, makes a great day hike and adventurous hikers can fan out to other summits in the Kenai Mountains. The trail is scenic with outstanding views of Resurrection Creek Valley\, Turnagain Arm\, Cook Inlet\, Fire Island\, and the Chugach Mountains. The trail starts in a birch/spruce forest with a thick under story of grass and devil’s club and continues with switchbacks into alpine meadows lush with wildflowers. Wildlife in the area includes moose\, bear\, white beluga whale\, and many birds. \nCome help us remove a 130-foot section of boardwalk that has rotted and needs to be replaced. After volunteers work to demolish the existing boardwalk structure\, volunteers will be using treated fir boards that have been cached near the worksite to construct a new structure. Work will involve hiking\, heavy lifting of large pieces of lumber\, dirt work with pulaskis\, shovels and picks\, and a lot of teamwork. The project lumber will be brought to the worksite by snow machine the winter before the project for the decking. \nThis project will allow for continued travel over this section of trail without creating muddy holes. If there is additional time\, we will work on some light brushing and drainage work. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/chugach-national-forest-ak-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Chugach National Forest\, AK\, United States
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SUMMARY:Camp in the Alaska Outdoors with Indoor Luxuries\, Whittier\, AK
DESCRIPTION:Immerse Yourself in Alaska Life with temperate outdoor camping with Indoor Meals\, Hot Showers\, and Wifi in town! \nJoin us in Whittier\, Alaska in the heart of the Chugach National Forest and Prince William Sound! \nVolunteers will be making a tangible impact as they construct new trail\, build sturdy retaining wall sections\, step & run boardwalk\, and clear brush. \nExperience the true Alaskan way at primitive campsites near the trailhead–BUT–after a long day’s work\, unwind with dinner at our city building a block from camp\, complete with full kitchen and shower facilities. \nIn free time\, volunteers have the option to hang at one of the many beaches or waterfalls\, have a bonfire\, hike\, kayak\, or choose from lots of tours (from fishing to jet skiing to Blackstone Glacier)! Whittier has been dubbed both the “City Under One Roof\,” and “The Weirdest Town in America\,” and we are excited to show you our slice of Alaskan paradise! \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/chugach-national-forest-prince-william-sound-ak-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Chugach National Forest\, AK\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chugach National Forest\, AK - Volunteer Vacations 2023
DESCRIPTION:This remote backcountry project will take place on the beautiful Lost Lake Trail just north of Seward\, Alaska! The project  consists of rebuilding a step and run structure and additional trail maintenance as time allows. Most of the trail work will take place within half mile of our designated campsite on the Lost Lake trail. There is an 80-foot section of existing native spruce step and run that has rotted and needs to be replaced. After demolishing the existing structure\, we will be using yellow cedar 4x10s that have been cached near the worksite to construct a new structure. Work will be strenuous at times and involve hiking with tools\, heavy lifting of large pieces of lumber\, dirt work with pulaskis\, shovels and picks\, and a lot of teamwork. There will be chainsaw use\, however volunteers will not be permitted to use chainsaws. We will construct the new structure and the approaches. If time permits\, we will work on some light brushing and drainage work. On Wednesday\, our off day\, the camp location well situates the crew to go on a world renown hike up to Lost Lake with ample time to enjoy the mind-expanding views.  \nThe project lumber will be brought to the worksite by snowmachine the winter before the project. The tools\, group camp gear\, and most of the group’s food will be helicoptered to the campsite location a few days prior to the start of the project. The work tools will then need to be carried about half a mile from the campsite to the worksite at the start of the project. Volunteers will be responsible for packing in all their personal gear such as tent\, sleeping bag and pad\, clothes\, comforts\, etc. about 3.75 miles from the trailhead to the designated campsite on the Lost Lake trail. Everyone will get dirty and tired\, and it will be a fun and productive week in an amazing location! \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Dena’ina Ełnena and Dënéndeh peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/chugach-national-forest-ak-volunteer-vacations-2023/
LOCATION:Chugach National Forest\, AK\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chugach National Forest - Volunteer Vacations 2021
DESCRIPTION:Gull Rock trail in Hope\, Alaska is very scenic as it parallels the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet (well above high tide). The trail passes through diverse vegetation: birch-aspen woods; alder-choked gullies; spruce forests; tundra with tiny spruce\, mosses\, and low cranberry bushes; hemlock forests with a carpet of moss. Many breaks in the woods offer views of Turnagain Arm\, the shoreline\, and Denali (on clear days). Volunteers will camp in the Forest Service campground near the Gull Rock trail. This campground is about 2 miles beyond the main street in the town of Hope\, Alaska and overlooks the Turnagain Arm at the edge of a bluff. The majority of the trailwork will take place within 2½ miles of the Gull Rock trailhead. There are a total of 4 native no deck puncheons (small crossover bridges) between 12 and 14 feet long that are rotten and need to be replaced with treated dimensional lumber. The lumber is on or near the worksites. Work will be strenuous at times and involve both heavy lifting and dirt work with pulaskis and shovels. We will construct the new structures and their approaches\, maintain existing drainages by reestablishing and cleaning them out with hand tools\, chop roots out of the trail tread\, and repair and widen tread. Everyone will get dirty and tired and it will be a fun and productive week! \nCURRENT COVID TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE (Link) \nAnyone entering Alaska from another state or country are advised to: \nSubmit an Alaska Safe Travels form through the Alaska Safe Travels App and Arrive with proof of a qualifying negative molecular based COVID-19 test or Receive a COVID-19 test when you arrive in Alaska\, and follow strict social distancing until results arrive.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/chugach-national-forest-volunteer-vacations-2021/
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SUMMARY:Chugach National Forest
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \nInvasive weed control is a vital and ongoing effort on the Chugach National Forest! We have relatively few infestations\, thus our work in controlling weeds has a huge impact. Volunteers will be traveling via train (no additional fee) to Spencer Glacier and Lake area to control dandelions and other non-natives along trails and developed sites. Work will consist of a 4-mile hike with 1\,500′ elevation gain. The crew will stay at Spencer until Wednesday before departing to camp at Porcupine Campground in Hope\, AK to control non-native species along Hope Point or Gull Rock Trail. Hope Point Trail is extremely steep and climbs approximately 3\,500′ in about 2 miles. The group will also control European bird cherry in the town of Hope.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/chugach-national-forest-3/
LOCATION:Chugach National Forest\, AK\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chugach National Forest
DESCRIPTION:Invasive weed control is a vital and ongoing effort on the Chugach National Forest! We have relatively few infestations\, thus our work in controlling weeds has a huge impact. Volunteers will be traveling via train (no additional fee) to Spencer Glacier and Lake area to control dandelions and other non-natives along trails and developed sites. Work will consist of a 4-mile hike with 1\,500′ elevation gain. The crew will stay at Spencer until Wednesday before departing to camp at Porcupine Campground in Hope\, AK to control non-native species along Hope Point or Gull Rock Trail. Hope Point Trail is extremely steep and climbs approximately 3\,500′ in about 2 miles. The group will also control European bird cherry in the town of Hope.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/chugach-national-forest-2/
LOCATION:Chugach National Forest\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180603
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SUMMARY:Chugach National Forest
DESCRIPTION:Invasive weed control is a vital and ongoing effort on the Chugach National Forest! We have relatively few infestations\, thus our work in controlling weeds has a huge impact. Volunteers will be traveling via train (no additional fee) to Spencer Glacier and Lake area to control dandelions and other non-natives along trails and developed sites. Work will consist of a 4-mile hike with 1\,500′ elevation gain. The crew will stay at Spencer until Wednesday before departing to camp at Porcupine Campground in Hope\, AK to control non-native species along Hope Point or Gull Rock Trail. Hope Point Trail is extremely steep and climbs approximately 3\,500′ in about 2 miles. The group will also control European bird cherry in the town of Hope. \nThe Crew Leader position for this trip is still OPEN.  Learn more about becoming a Crew Leader with American Hiking Society.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/chugach-national-forest/
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