Summer 2020 Accomplishments SUMMER 2020 ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Summer of 2020 brought in plenty of new variables that FDRD programming had yet to encounter, including face coverings, physical distancing, sanitization protocols, and group size restrictions. Our dedicated FDRD staff worked harder than ever to make sure we were still able

Sapphire Point Phase 1 SAPPHIRE POINT PHASE 1 The Sapphire Point Overlook is arguably one of the most visited trails in Summit County and it needed our help. The old retaining wall that was supporting the short section of trail to the overlook, was seeing the end of its

Spruce Creek Turnpike Construction SPRUCE CREEK TURNPIKE CONSTRUCTION The Spruce Creek Trail in Blue River is highly trafficked by trail users on their way to the Mohawk Lakes basin. The trail crosses a number of wet, boggy areas. One particular section was seeing a high amount of resource

August 2020 Project Accomplishments AUGUST 2020 PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS August was a busy and successful month for us, after slowly easing back into public volunteer projects in July. Take a look at what we've been up to! Constructed over 2,000ft of new trail on the Groovy Uvi

Completed Hippo Trail Reroute COMPLETED HIPPO TRAIL REROUTE The Forest Service in partnership with a number of volunteer organizations have completed a new Hippo trail in the Soda Creek Area. The old trail will be closed and restored this September with Wildlands Restoration Volunteers. A new trail has

New Sunset North Trail & Bridge New Sunset North Trail & Bridge Sunset North Completion: 1 mile new trail construction Sunset North Trail in the Salt Lick Trail System was completed this past month, thanks to a variety of land managers, community members, and volunteer organizations! It is a

Mesa Masks MESA MASKS Whether we like it or not, face masks are the new norm now... Here at FDRD we knew that masks would be required for the majority of our work this summer and we hoped to be able to provide complimentary masks to anyone who may

The Best Summit County Hikes to do With Your Kids FAMILY FRIENDLY HIKES IN SUMMIT COUNTY Summit County is a terrific place for the whole family to enjoy during the Summer months. While we have countless expert hiking routes that take you to dramatic rocky ridges, high above tree

Keep Your Child Entertained in Nature During Quarantine KEEP YOUR CHILD ENTERTAINED IN NATURE DURING QUARANTINE With the warm temperatures in Summit County over the past couple of weeks, our Winter snowpack is quickly melting off and uncovering the miles of trails in the Dillon Ranger District. A fantastic